Yamaha F6AMH, Service Manual

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CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROL SYSTEM
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT CONTROL
CABLE (LONG HANDLE OF F6AMH/
F6MH, F8CMH/F8MH)
1. Check:
Shift control cable
Damage
Replace.
Incorrect shift handle position/poor
shifting
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Shift control cable
Adjusting steps:
(1)Move the shift handle so the shift rod
lever 1 is in the neutral position.
(2)Remove the locknut
2
.
(3)Set the shift handle to the neutral
position. Then, hold it in this position.
(4)Adjust the shift control cable 3 to the
proper length with the adjusting nut
4 .
(5)Install the locknut
2
and tighten it.
(6)Move the shift handle to the forward,
neutral, and reverse positions and
make sure it shifts smoothly and
correctly.
If the shifting operations unsmooth or
incorrect, repeat the above procedure
NOTE:
If the shift handle cannot be set to the
reverse position, rotate the propeller
slightly then operate.
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