TILLER SHIFT CABLE ASSY
YAMAHA MODEL BC 40 HP
1914
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1.
Cut out the paper template for the shift handle and attach it to the shift handle with masking tape. Drill
through using a ¼ inch drill. After drilling through the first side, align the drill carefully to come out
square and centered on the second side.
2.
Install the four inch bolt with washer through the handle followed by the black handle #1906, washer
and nut. Tighten the nut.
3.
Clamp the cable anchor on the engine pan up against the rim. Center it with the raised rib inside the
pan so that the mounting bolts will straddle the rib. Drill through the pan using a ¼ inch drill. Install
two ¼-20 x 5/8 hex head bolts and fiber lock nuts.
4.
Attach the shift cable to the bracket with the shim between the cable and bracket, using two 10-24 x
5/8 screws and lock nuts.
5.
Thread the rod end on the cable, threaded on about 3/8 inch. Slide the rod end on the shift handle bolt
and install the outer lock nut, flush with the end of the bolt. Be sure this leaves about 1/16 inch slide
play for the rod end between the nuts.
6.
Direct the other end of the cable through the gap between the motor mount and motor mid section to the
starboard side. Attach the cable anchor bracket to the jet drive, centered over the slots. Attach the
cable to the anchor bracket and the reverse gate cam rod end.
7.
The cable anchor brackets have the lower holes slotted so that the cable can be lined up for free cable
travel. Make this adjustment at both ends of the cable and tighten the screws.
8.
Place the shift handle in forward, solidly in the detent. The reverse gate cam roller must be at the end
of the slot in the cam. If these conditions are not met, slide the cable anchor bracket on the jet drive
and/or adjust the threaded rod end on the cable.
9.
Shift to reverse and back to forward. Do not be concerned if the gate does not reach reverse. There is
clearance at this position and water pressure will close the gate.
10.
In forward, with the roller at the end of the cam slot, the gate cannot be forcibly rotated toward reverse.
Pull on the gate by hand to verify this.
11.
Lock the nuts on the cable against the rod ends to complete the adjustment.
CAUTION! YOU MUST RETURN THE THROTTLE TO IDLE BEFORE SHIFTING.
