How do you adjust outboard gear selectors?
Adjust the forward position by moving the metal bar until you feel as if you are forcing it into position. Adjust the reverse position by removing the lower cable from the tip of the stud. Shift it into reverse. Turn the prop CW to the stop position while pulling on the end of the lower cable.
Why does my boat shift hard?
Hard outboard shifting is a result of a gear case issue, a stuck shift shaft, a broken shift mechanism, a faulty control cable, or an issue found in the control box at the helm. There are many different causes of a hard shifting outboard or other shifting problems.
How do you adjust a boat throttle?
Throttle Adjustment
- Loosen the throttle cable adjuster jam-nut with the wrenches.
- Push the control lever forward to the “Forward idle” position.
- Pull the control lever back, through neutral, into the reverse idle position.
- Push the throttle to the “Full forward” position.
How to adjust the shift cable on a Yamaha outboard motor?
How to Adjust the Shift Cable on a Yamaha Outboard Motor Step 1. Locate the cable retainer cover, found on the lower engine cowling. Open the cover with a screwdriver. Step 2. Pull the forward-most grommet free. Pull the barrel holder free. Lock the shift cable in place on the shift pin… Step 3.
Why does my Yamaha outboard motor hesitate when shifting?
When you remove the carburetor from your Yamaha outboard motor, or if the remote shift lever hesitates when you move the motor into or out of gear, you probably need to adjust the shift cable.
How do you tighten the jam nut on a shift knob?
Rotate the barrel nut so that it is centered on both shift pieces. Run the jam nut down until it interfaces with the barrel nut. Restrain the barrel nut from turning while tightening the jam nut against the barrel nut.
How do I adjust the shift cable to right?
Usually, you have to take slack out of the cable, but whether there’s too much slack or the cable seems short, the procedure for making the adjustment is the same. Either way, the procedure for setting your shift cable to rights is the same, too. Locate the cable retainer cover, found on the lower engine cowling. Open the cover with a screwdriver.