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MECHANICAL ENGINE CONTROLS 

CHX8000, CHX8100, CHX8300, CHX8500, 

CHX8600 and CHX8800 SERIES

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MANUFACTURED BY

MARINE ACQUISITION INCORPORATED

DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS

U.S.A.

MEMBER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNERS MANUAL

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pro-trim

single s

twin s

CHX8300

CHX8

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CHX8

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Part # ISCHX8

0

, Rev 

1

10

/2016

Summary of Contents for ABYC CHX8000 Series

Page 1: ...r s o l u t i o n s c o m Before you do it your way please try it our way MANUFACTURED BY MARINE ACQUISITION INCORPORATED DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS U S A MEMBER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNERS MANUA...

Page 2: ...ll au tomatically shut off This switch is a standard part of CHX side mount controls If this shut off switch is not a standard part of the control being used it can be obtained from most marine dealer...

Page 3: ...FTER To prevent bumping the side mount control out of neutral the lifter must be activated and held to shift into forward or reverse option on top mount 3 ENGINE TRIM SWITCH Used to move the engine UP...

Page 4: ...box end wrench Multimeter optional 5 8 or 16mm deep well socket Ratchet wrench SECTION 2 MEASURING THE CABLES INBOARDS AND STERNDRIVES OUTBOARDS Measure from the control connection along an unobstruc...

Page 5: ...orting the cable beyond 36 inches of the control cables should be loosely clamped or tied for support at regular intervals Cable Type Minimum Bend Radius Standard 8 Xtreme 4 For best performance SeaSt...

Page 6: ...IFT STARBOARD INSTALLATION CENTER INSTALLATION MANUFACTURER CABLE NEST KIT SHIFT LEVER CABLE NEST KIT SHIFT LEVER 3300 Cables 4 4 3 3 MerCruiser Mercury I O OB 7 8 7 5 6 6 BRP OMC I O Evinrude Johnson...

Page 7: ...nd Options 3300 33C Universal note black nest color BRP OMC Johnson Evinrude note blacknest color Mercury MerCruiser note black nest color Mercury Gen II Cables note neutral nest color Each cable type...

Page 8: ...L connect one wire of the tester to the common terminal and one wire to the NO Normally Open Terminal The test light MUST light STEP 2 Connect the neutral safety switch between the ignition switch sta...

Page 9: ...k that the Lanyard Fork Clip is properly seated over the switch and rotates freely STEP 2 Inspect the lanyard If it is cut worn or frayed it must be replaced STEP 3 Start the engine STEP 4 Test the sw...

Page 10: ...l firmly on the lanyard to verify that the clip snaps free Ensure the nut remains tight re torque if necessary Reattach the lanyard clip to the switch STEP 5 Complete the Interrupt Switch wiring into...

Page 11: ...designed for use with outboard motors equipped with grounding type emergency stop circuits only CAUTION STEP 1 Disconnect all batteries and any auxiliary on board or dockside power supplies STEP 2 Rem...

Page 12: ...replace engine cover and e restart engine Remove Lanyard Engine should stop immediately If engine fails to stop recheck all wiring Should the engine fail to start or stop or resume running with the la...

Page 13: ...d or reverse if required Note To remove covers insert a small flat head screwdriver into the lower grooves and gently pry the covers forward INSTALLATION TOP MOUNT STEP 1 Cut opening in console per in...

Page 14: ...IDE MOUNT CONTROL GENERAL DIMENSIONS General Control Dimensions CHX8100 TOP MOUNT CONTROL GENERAL DIMENSIONS Page 14 of 20 SeaStar Solutions Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual Telephone 610...

Page 15: ...ction Do not over tighten FRICTION ADJUST SCREW Exploded View CHX8100 Adjustment of this screw enables the friction in the throttle operating mechanism to be increased and prevent unwanted handle move...

Page 16: ...with Mercury Gen II Nest All 051801 023 Neutral Safety Switch All CHX8000 REPLACEMENT PARTS Neutral Throttle Warm up Kit Side Mount Tilt Switch Kit Interrupt Switch Kit I O Inboard Interrupt Switch Ki...

Page 17: ...ontrol cables for cracks and other damage If any is found the cable must be replaced 5 If cable is stiff in operation it is unsafe to use and must be replaced immediately 6 Periodically treat exposed...

Page 18: ...lation This template may not be to scale Its presence is for information purposes A separate work template MT CHX81 has been included with this control NOTICE Page 18 of 20 SeaStar Solutions Installat...

Page 19: ...Lever Control web www seastarsolutions com SeaStar Solutions 640 North Lewis Road Limerick PA 19468 USA Page 19 of 20 This template may not be to scale Its presence is for information purposes A separ...

Page 20: ...2016 MARINE ACQUISITION US INC PART ISCHX80 10 2016 Rev 1...

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