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Shift and Throttle Cable Installation
3. Rotate the barrel to align the throttle cable end guide with the throttle demand sensor pin and the cable barrel with the shift
plate stud.
4. After the throttle cable is properly aligned with the throttle demand sensor pin and shift plate stud, rotate the barrel two
turns away from the end guide to apply a slight preload on the cable and install the throttle cable.
5. Secure the throttle cable to the throttle demand sensor pin with the clip. Secure the barrel to the shift plate stud with a
washer and cotter pin. Spread the end of the cotter pin.

a - Throttle demand
c sensor pin clip
b - Throttle stop
c - Washer and cotter
b pin

a

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Throttle Cable Installation and Adjustment

IMPORTANT: When installing throttle cables, ensure that the cables are routed to avoid sharp bends and/or avoid contact with
moving parts. Do not fasten any items to throttle cables.
1. Place the remote throttle lever in the idle position and attach the cable to the throttle body, following cable manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Install the cable end guide on the throttle lever, then push the cable barrel end lightly toward the throttle lever end. (This
will place a slight preload on the shift cable to avoid slack in the cable when moving the remote control lever.) Adjust the
barrel on the throttle cable to align with the hole in the anchor plate. Ensure the hole in the barrel positions cable as shown.
Tighten the locknut until it contacts the washer, and then loosen 1/2 turn.

a - Locknut and flatwasher
b - Cable barrel
b a c - Cable end

c

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Throttle Cable Installation and Adjustment for Early Models
1. Place the remote control handles in the Neutral position.
IMPORTANT: Route the cable to avoid sharp bends and contact with moving parts. Do not fasten any items to the throttle
cable. The outer cable must be free to move when the cable is actuated.
2. Adjust the cable so it can be placed on both studs simultaneously.
3. Place the cable over the studs. Do not adjust the cable after installation.
4. Secure the throttle cable with hardware. Do not overtighten. The cable must pivot freely. Tighten until the nut contacts, then
loosen 1/2 turn.
5. Place the remote control throttle lever in the wide‑open throttle (WOT) position. Ensure the throttle shutters are completely
open.

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