Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

Take the boat to the dealer as soon as possible.

Throttle control cable adjustment.

Ensure that the throttle arm at the motor travels to the throttle stops. I do and do not do this so it is up to you. Many cars with automatic transmissions use a mechanical cable that runs from the transmission to the throttle linkage. If your boat and motor are still under warranty don t attempt to adjust the throttle cable.

Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable can be done at any level of mechanic skill. Video showing the common methods of installing throttle and choke cables on both the auto choke and manual choke engines how to adjust them and how to chang. Adjust the cable so it fits snugly between the studs which are pre mounted and hold the shift cable in position. If there is slack in the cable then you need to make another adjustment.

The housings will swivel off the base and slide down the cable. Remove the cable by opening the unit and unscrewing the lock screw on the handle. With control shifter still in full forward full throttle position adjust brass trunion on control cable to fit onto easily onto shift bracket. Push the throttle lever towards the slow position.

Tighten the jam nut on the throttle cable with the wrenches. Step 1 remove the cable housings using a pair of pliers. Knowing how to adjust your throttle c. Throttle freeplay is a terribly overlooked adjustment that can change both the reaction and comfort of your motorcycle.

Move the cable to a lower hole on the control if the lever travel is insufficient to reach full throttle. If adjusting your throttle cable doesn t eliminate problems with engine speed control have the issue looked into by your boat or motor dealer. Install short cable back into shift bracket. If the cable is too tight then the lever is unseated off the roller.

The manual says to spin trunion up to four 4 additional turns in one direction but i do not have that info at hand. Push the throttle to the full forward position. And again push it towards the fast position to check the engine controls. If it is turned on and off as per your command then the adjustment is ok.

This throttle valve cable is responsible for controlling the throttle lever providing movement to the car. Adjust the forward cable barrel while the throttle cable is in the full forward position. The throttle valve cable is used to control the line pressure downshifting and the feel of the shifting. You may like my other videos.

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