Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

If adjusting your throttle cable doesn t eliminate problems with engine speed control have the issue looked into by your boat or motor dealer.

Throttle control cable adjustment.

And again push it towards the fast position to check the engine controls. Install short cable back into shift bracket. Step 1 remove the cable housings using a pair of pliers. Push the throttle to the full forward position.

Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable can be done at any level of mechanic skill. Tighten the jam nut on the throttle cable with the wrenches. Remove the cable by opening the unit and unscrewing the lock screw on the handle. Take the boat to the dealer as soon as possible.

Adjust the cable so it fits snugly between the studs which are pre mounted and hold the shift cable in position. You may like my other videos. Adjust the cable of the throttle in the endpoint and tighten the screws of the clamp. Knowing how to adjust your throttle c.

Detach the cable from the throttle arm on the engine. Just type lsailor1 in the youtub. The throttle valve cable is used to control the line pressure downshifting and the feel of the shifting. If your boat and motor are still under warranty don t attempt to adjust the throttle cable.

If the cable is too tight then the lever is unseated off the roller. Push the throttle lever towards the slow position. The manual says to spin trunion up to four 4 additional turns in one direction but i do not have that info at hand. This throttle valve cable is responsible for controlling the throttle lever providing movement to the car.

The housings will swivel off the base and slide down the cable. 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. Ensure that the throttle arm at the motor travels to the throttle stops. If there is slack in the cable then you need to make another adjustment.

Adjust the forward cable barrel while the throttle cable is in the full forward position. With control shifter still in full forward full throttle position adjust brass trunion on control cable to fit onto easily onto shift bracket. If it is turned on and off as per your command then the adjustment is ok. This video shows you how to install throttle and shift cables on a 1996 mercury 40hp outboard.

Throttle freeplay is a terribly overlooked adjustment that can change both the reaction and comfort of your motorcycle.