Outboard Rigging; Control Cable Installation - Johnson J10RSUR Service Manual

INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY

OUTBOARD RIGGING

OUTBOARD RIGGING
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting of engine,
confirm the battery cables are discon-
nected at battery and spark plug leads are
disconnected from spark plugs.

Control Cable Installation

Control Cable Identification
IMPORTANT:
Control cable function must be
identified before rigging outboard.
Identify each control cable:
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Put the control handle into NEUTRAL position.
The throttle cable casing guide will retract com-
pletely and the shift cable casing guide will go to
the midpoint of its travel.
1. Shift cable casing guide extended to midpoint
2. Throttle cable casing guide retracted
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Extend the control cables and lubricate them with
Triple-Guard grease.
Throttle Cable Installation
Position the remote control handle in NEUTRAL.
Be sure the throttle cable is retracted (IDLE).
Remove rubber grommet from front of lower
engine cover. Remove cable retainer. Apply a lib-
eral amount of Triple-Guard grease to both anchor
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pockets.
Attach cable casing guide to throttle lever using
clevis pin and cotter pin supplied with remote con-
trol adapter kit. Secure cable by spreading cotter
pin ends.
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1. Clevis pin
Hold throttle lever tight against idle stop screw.
Pull firmly on throttle cable to remove backlash
and install trunnion nut in anchor pocket.
Install cable retainer and torque screw to 60 to 84
in. lbs. (7 to 9 N·m).
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