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4Set the control lever to the forward (F), neutral (N) and
REMOTE CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
NOTE: After the control cable installation, adjustment, install the control box to the hullInstall the control box at the selected mounting location using the supplied partsSet the control lever the neutral position (N) when installing the control boxCONTROL BOX SPACER 1
reverse (R) position, and visually inspect that the shift shaft position will also set in the forward, neutral and reverse positionForward IF)
SHIFT SHAFT POSITION
Neutral (N)
Reverse (Rl
CONTROL LEVER PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
1The control lever pre-load can be adjusted by turning