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Shift and Throttle Cable Installation
16. Shift the remote control lever into the FORWARD position. Place end of adjustment tool in the barrel retainer. If slot does
not fit over the stud, loosen the shift lever stud and slide stud up or down until slot in tool fits over stud. When adjustment is
correct, retighten the stud.
17. Lift the adjustment tool so that the slot is above the stud.
18. Shift the remote control into REVERSE and repeat the adjustment process.

a - RH rotation Bravo One, Two, Three FORWARD,
LH rotation Bravo One and Two REVERSE slot
b - LH rotation Bravo One and Two FORWARD,
RH rotation Bravo One, Two and Three
REVERSE slot
b a 21614

19. Remove the adjustment tool.
20. Ensure that all cotter pins are secure and that the ends of the cotter pins are spread to 180 degrees.
21. Lubricate the shift cable pivot points.

Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
80 SAE Engine Oil 30W Shift cable pivot points Obtain Locally
Throttle Cable Installation—Sterndrive

4.5L/6.2L Bravo Throttle Cable

a - Throttle link arm
b - Quick‑connect

a
b
58061
4.5L/6.2L Alpha Sterndrive Throttle Cable

a - Throttle link arm
b - Quick‑connect

a b 58060

Throttle Cable Installation
The following throttle cable installation shows the Alpha drive shift plate. The throttle cable installation is identical for the Bravo
drive.
1. Place the remote control in neutral position.
2. Compress the remote control throttle cable end guide towards the cable barrel.

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