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Starboard Side Control

Module Cable Installation

(Outboard Models 250 HP
3.4 Litre and Above)

Before tightening cable fastener locknut, be sure that
pin (on end of cable fastener) is completely thru cable
end and shift/throttle lever. A pin, that is partially thru
cable and lever, may cause fastener to bend when
locknut is tightened.

Shift Cable

a -

 Cable Fastener Locknut

b - Cable Fastener

c - Shift Cable

d - Cable Anchor Barrel

IMPORTANT: Cable fastener (b) must be relocated to

position as shown.

Torque shift cable fastener locknut to 

20-25 

Ibs. in. 

(2.3

to 

2.8 

N.m.)

-6-

Throttle Cable

a - Cable Fastener Locknut

-

 Cable Fastener

-

 Throttle Lever

d  Spacer (From Parts Bay)

-

 Throttle Cable

f - Cable Anchor Barrel

Torque throttle cable fastener locknut to 20 to 25 Ibs

in. (2.3 to 2.8 N m 

)

a

Screws

b Cable  Retainer

Access Cover

Position access cover and cable retainer onto back

side of control and secure both to control with 2
screws. 

Torque access cover and cable retainer screws

to 60 Ibs. in. (7 N.m.)

Summary of Contents for 88688A23

Page 1: ...odels Except MIE and Out board Models 250 HP 3 Litre and Below Shift Cable Throttle Cable Port Side Control Module Cable Installation All MerCruiser Models Except MIE and Out board Models 250 HP 3 Litre and Below Shift Cable Throttle Cable Starboard Side Control Module Cable Installation Outboard Models 250 HP 3 4 Litre and Above Shift Cable Throttle Cable Port Side Control Module Cable Installati...

Page 2: ...t Operation in a salt water area is considered Severe Service 1 Check fasteners which secure remote control to boat to be sure that they are tight 2 Check set screws which secure control handles to remote control to ensure they are torqued to 60 lb in 7 N m 3 4 5 Check electrical connections to be sure that they are tight and that harness is properly secured and kept away from bilge water Inspecti...

Page 3: ...cables to power package following instructions which accompany the power package or refer to the Product Service Manual 5 Final Checks and Adjustments a Re check tightness of control handle set screw Set screw should be torqued to 60 lb in 7 N m b Before remote control is securely fastened make sure parts are in place Check to see that control cables are routed correctly ACAUTION Do not try to shi...

Page 4: ... lever may cause fastener to bend when locknut is tightened Shift Cable a Cable Fastener Locknut b Cable Fastener c Shift Cable d Cable Anchor Barrel Torque shift cable fastener locknut to 20 to 25 Ibs in 2 3 to 2 8 N m Throttle Cable a Cable Fastener Locknut b Cable Fastener c Throttle Lever d Spacers From Parts Bag e Throttle Cable f Cable Anchor Barrel Torque throttle cable fastener locknut to ...

Page 5: ...Shift Cable b Shift Cable c Cable Fastener d Cable Fastener Locknut Torque shift cable fastener locknut to 20 25 Ibs in 2 3 to 2 8 N m 5 Throttle Cable 50030 a Throttle Anchor Barrel b Throttle Cable c Cable Fastener d Spacers From Parts Bag e Cable Fastener Locknut Torque throttle cable fastener locknut to 20 to 25 Ibs in 2 3 to 2 8 N m a Access Cover b Cable Retainer c Screws 50030 Position acce...

Page 6: ...hift Cable d Cable Anchor Barrel IMPORTANT Cable fastener b must be relocated to position as shown Torque shift cable fastener locknut to 20 25 Ibs in 2 3 to 2 8 N m 6 Throttle Cable IO8 a Cable Fastener Locknut b Cable Fastener c Throttle Lever d Spacer From Parts Bay e Throttle Cable f Cable Anchor Barrel Torque throttle cable fastener locknut to 20 to 25 Ibs in 2 3 to 2 8 N m a Screws b Cable R...

Page 7: ...end when locknut is tightened Shift Cable 50120 a Shift Anchor Barrel b Shift Cable c Cable Fastener d Cable Fastener Locknut IMPORTANT Cable fastener c must be relocated to position as shown Torque shift cable fastener locknut to 20 to 25 Ibs in 2 3 to 2 8 N m Throttle Cable a Throttle Anchor Barrel b Throttle Cable c Cable Fastener d Spacers From Parts Bag e Cable Fastener Locknut 50092 Torque t...

Page 8: ...t clearance for control handles when they are in full forward and full reverse position Place Template provided on last page over area where control is to be mounted Cut and drill mounting area as indicated on tem plate I I Metric 1 25 4mm 24975 a 9 3 8 in 24 45cm Radius Provides 2 in 51mm Hand Clearance b 7 3 8 in 19 37cm Radius Maximum Travel Available c Mounting Surface d Dual Console Control C...

Page 9: ...ition and one control handle to full Reverse position Apply a slight amount of downward force on each handle to align the 2 control modules then torque locknuts which secure mounting brackets on con trol modules together to 35 Ibs in 4 N m 5 0 0 5 8 a Control Base b Control Mounting Screws c Locknuts Torque to 35 lb in d Plastic Sleeve AWARNING Set screws in control handles must be torqued to spec...

Page 10: ...ear immediate boat movement and a hazard to unseated occupants of boat or persons and property outside of boat may result ACAUTION Neutral start safety switches must be connected with port control module switch to port engine and star board control module switch to starboard engine for correct safety starting feature to function a Trailer Switch b To Starboard Trim Pump c To Port Trim Pump d Starb...

Page 11: ...ions from power trim pumps and trim limit switches 50126 a Trim Harness From Remote Controls b 2 Wire Connector Port c 3 Wire Connector Starboard d Port Power Trim Pump e Starboard Power Trim Pump f To Trim Limit Switch g Trim Limit Switch 2 Pry trim switch retainer from shift throttle handle 50063 a Retainer Cover 3 Pull trim switches out from handle and remove wires from switches 50091 4 Pull th...

Page 12: ...l forward and full reverse can be achieved at desired location a Trim Wires b Control Handle 50092 AWARNING Control handle set screw must be torqued to specifica tion Failure to tighten set screws securely could allow control handle to disengage with subsequent loss of throttle shift control 9 While holding is on hub of control handle move handle until access to set screw is achieved Torque contro...

Page 13: ...ol handle friction screws are an adjustment that sustains a set engine speed without the driver s hand holding onto the control handles To increase control handle friction thread friction screws in clockwise To decrease con trol handle friction thread friction screws out counterclockwise DO NOT thread friction screws all the way out Trim Switch Push toward UP to trim power pack age out or push tow...

Page 14: ...ontrol Outline of Remote Control Cover for Dual Control a l 3 8 9 53mm Dia for Single Control I I I Outline of Remote Control Cover for Single Control iJ I I t ACAUTION Area located directly under mounting panel must be free from obstructions and must allow cables to form a gradual bend when routed toward stern of boat 15 ...

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