MPC 4000 GEN II SERIES LOCK BAR MECHANICAL PANEL CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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2. Connect control cables and rear cover to remote control. Refer to Shift and Throttle
Cable Installation in this instruction sheet.
3. Mount the remote control following the mounting instructions for this panel control.
Make necessary wiring connections by selecting the correct wiring diagram for the
remote control model being installed.
4. Install and adjust the shift and throttle cables to the power package as outlined in the
instructions which accompany the power package or refer to the Product Service
Manual.
Final Checks and Adjustments
1. Re‑check tightness of control handle retaining bolt. Tighten to specified torque.
Description
Nm
lb. in.
lb. ft.
Control handle retaining bolt
17
150
2. Before installing the back cover, re‑check the throttle cable and shift cable retaining
screws to ensure they are secure.
3. Check that the back cover screws are securely tightened.
4. Before the remote control is securely fastened, verify that the parts are in place. Verify
that the control cables and control wiring harness are routed correctly.
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CAUTION
To shift the remote control into reverse gear when the engine is not running, the
propeller or propshaft must be rotated in the proper direction. Forcing the shift
mechanism into reverse may damage the control system.
5. Operate the control handle several times (see Caution preceding). Any binding or
stiffness in the operation of the control handle is usually caused by the following:
a.
Bends or tension on control cables near the control.
b.
Excessive number of bends in cables.
c.
Bends are too small in cables.
d.
Tight engine linkage.
e.
Cable ties strapped too close to the control module.
f.
Control handle friction adjustment.
g.
Improper adjustment at the engine.
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury caused by being struck by a rotating propeller. Stay clear of the
area around the propeller when checking the operation of the neutral start switch.
h.
Check operation of the neutral start switch. The engine must only crank when
the remote control is in the neutral position.
Required Mounting Clearances for MPC 4000 GEN II Series
IMPORTANT: The minimum bend radius of the remote control cable is
305 mm (12 in.). For optimum performance, plan a cable route that does not require
bends smaller than the minimum. A bend radius less than the minimum creates cable
friction and may reduce cable life.
