GASOLINE ENGINE 8.1 S INBOARD MODELS
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CAUTION
Transmission failure may occur. Velvet Drive Transmission Warranty is jeopardized
if the shift lever poppet ball or spring is permanently removed, if the shift lever is
repositioned or changed in any manner or if remote control and shift cable do not
position shift lever exactly as shown.
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e
a
b
d
c
Velvet Drive 5000 Series (8
°
Down Angle Shown, V-Drive Similar)
a -
Transmission Shift Lever
b -
Poppet Ball Must Be Centered In This Detent Hole When Left-Hand Propeller
Shaft Rotation Is Desired
c -
Poppet Ball Must Be Centered In This Detent Hole When Right-Hand Propeller
Shaft Rotation Is Desired
d -
Poppet Ball Must Be Centered In This Detent Hole For Neutral Position
e -
Install Shift Lever Stud In This Hole when Using Quicksilver Shift Cables
8. Place remote control shift lever in opposite gear position and again check transmission
shift lever position. Lever must be positioned in the desired detent hole.
9. If transmission shift lever will position properly in one gear, but not in the other, recheck
shift cable adjustment.
10. If transmission shift lever will not position properly in both gears, move transmission shift
lever stud to the other hole and recheck shift cable position.
11. If transmission shift lever is still not positioned properly for both gears, move anchor stud
on shift cable bracket to another hole and recheck shift cable position.