Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

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Throttle control cable adjustment.

Install short cable back into shift bracket. Just type lsailor1 in the youtub. Adjust the cable of the throttle in the endpoint and tighten the screws of the clamp. Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable can be done at any level of mechanic skill.

Step 1 remove the cable housings using a pair of pliers. You may like my other videos. This video shows you how to install throttle and shift cables on a 1996 mercury 40hp outboard. Push the throttle to the full forward position.

Knowing how to adjust your throttle c. Tighten the jam nut on the throttle cable with the wrenches. Push the throttle lever towards the slow position. Many cars with automatic transmissions use a mechanical cable that runs from the transmission to the throttle linkage.

Remove the cable by opening the unit and unscrewing the lock screw on the handle. Ensure that the throttle arm at the motor travels to the throttle stops. Move the cable to a lower hole on the control if the lever travel is insufficient to reach full throttle. The throttle valve cable is used to control the line pressure downshifting and the feel of the shifting.

Detach the cable from the throttle arm on the engine. With control shifter still in full forward full throttle position adjust brass trunion on control cable to fit onto easily onto shift bracket. The housings will swivel off the base and slide down the cable. If adjusting your throttle cable doesn t eliminate problems with engine speed control have the issue looked into by your boat or motor dealer.

This throttle valve cable is responsible for controlling the throttle lever providing movement to the car. Take the boat to the dealer as soon as possible. If the cable is too tight then the lever is unseated off the roller. Adjust the forward cable barrel while the throttle cable is in the full forward position.

If there is slack in the cable then you need to make another adjustment. If it is turned on and off as per your command then the adjustment is ok. Adjust the cable so it fits snugly between the studs which are pre mounted and hold the shift cable in position. If your boat and motor are still under warranty don t attempt to adjust the throttle cable.

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