Checking Actuator Operation - Yamaha T8 Rigging Manual

CHECKING ACTUATOR OPERATION

1) Turn the main switch to ON and adjust
the cable lengths at engine side
according to the following specifications
with the remote control lever at neutral,
forward and reverse position.
Shift Specification in mm (in.)
V4/V6
Neutral
250-hp : 189mm (7.40 in.)
To be shorter than neutral
Forward
measurement by 26 (1.02) or over
To be longer than neutral
Reverse
measurement by 26 (1.02) or over
For neutral shift, adjust the length at
cable end in the actuator.
For forward shift, refer to SHIFT
STROKE ADJUSTMENT. Page 24.
WARNING
Before the following checks, be sure that no
person and obstacle are around the out-
board. Propeller may turn if the cable length
is out of the above specifications.
2) Place the remote control lever on for-
ward and turn the main switch to start
to check that the engine is not started.
Repeat the same check at reverse posi-
tion. In case the engine is started,
check the neutral switch is the remote
control box.
WARNING
Do not use the outboard in case the engine
is started at either the forward or reverse
shift.
10A-25
: 198mm (7.80 in.)