Yamaha Waverunner FX 160, Service Manual

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3-7
E
INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
Shift cable inspection and adjustment
1. Check:
• Reverse gate stopper lever position
Incorrect
→
Adjust.
Checking steps:
• Set the shift lever to the reverse position.
• Check that the reverse gate
1
contacts
the stopper
2
on the bracket and the
lever
3
contacts the reverse gate.
• Set the shift lever to the forward position.
• Check that the lever
4
has been shifted
over the bracket
5
.
4
5
2. Adjust:
• Shift cable joint
Adjustment steps:
• Loosen the locknut
1
.
• Disconnect the cable joint
2
from the ball
joint
3
.
• Situate the reverse gate to the stopper on
the bracket and the lever to the reverse
gate.
• Turn the cable joint to align it with the ball
joint.
Turn in Shortens.
Turn out Lengthens.
• Turn out the cable joint nine times
a
to
extend cable 7 mm (0.28 in) from the
aligned position.
WARNING
The cable joint must be screwed in more
than 8 mm (0.31 in).
• Connect the cable joint and tighten the
locknut.
T
R
.
.
Locknut:
2.9 N • m (0.29 kgf • m, 2.1 ft • lb)
LOCTITE 572