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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
Shift Cable
Install cables into the remote control following the instructions provided with the remote control
NOTE: Install the shift cable to the engine firstThe shift cable is the first cable to move when the remote control handle is moved out of neutralCOUNTER ROTATION OUTBOARDS Counter rotating (left hand) gear cases can be identified by "L" stamped into the end of the propeller shaftThe Quicksilver Dual Engine Console Mount Control, PN 88688A22 or 88688A52, is required to shift the counter rotation outboardThe installation instructions shipped with the control explain the procedure required to connect this control to counter rotation outboardIMPORTANT: If the counter rotation outboard is rigged similar to standard rotation outboard OR if standard rotation outboard is rigged similar to counter rotation outboard, the reverse gear and bearing in the gear case must function as forward gearTHE REVERSE GEARBEARING ARE NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY THE SUSTAINED LOADS THAT ARE GENERATED WHEN RUNNING UNDER CONSTANT HIGH RPM AND THRUST CONDITIONSOUTBOARD SHIFTING DIRECTION On counter rotation outboards, the shift linkage moves in the opposite direction compared to standard rotation outboardSTANDARD ROTATION GEAR OUTBOARDS Forward Gear Reverse Gear