GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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CHECKING SHIFT OPERATION
With sterndrive unit installed and engine running, ensure that drive unit shifts properly, as
explained following:
1. Shift into FORWARD and REVERSE gear, making sure that clutch engages before
engine begins to accelerate.
2. Accelerate engine while in FORWARD and REVERSE gear to ensure that engine does
not stop.
3. Check that shift cutout switch plunger pin is centered in notch of shift cutout lever with
drive unit in FORWARD and REVERSE gear.
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Cutout Switch Plunger Pin
4. If the proper results are not achieved in the previous steps, shift cables must be
readjusted.
5. Shifting from FORWARD and REVERSE to NEUTRAL: ensure drive unit is in NEUTRAL
before remote control shift lever comes to the NEUTRAL detent position. Perform this
check using various shifting rates to ensure that the drive unit shifts the same whether
shifting fast or slow.