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GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
Bravo Models
NOTE: Using Adjustment Tool (91-12427), shift cables can be adjusted without or with the
sterndrive installed, using the following procedure.
IMPORTANT: Sterndrive unit propeller rotation is determined by the shift cable
installation in the remote control.
• Bravo One/Two - If shift cable end guide moves in direction A when control lever
is placed in FORWARD, remote control is set up for RIGHT HAND (RH) propeller
rotation.
• Bravo One/Two - If shift cable end guide moves in direction B when control lever
is placed in FORWARD, remote control is set up for LEFT HAND (LH) propeller
rotation.
B
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Arrow Indicates Direction Of Motion
• Bravo Three - Front propeller on sterndrive unit is always LH Rotation and rear
propeller is always RH Rotation. Shift cable end guide must move in direction A,
when control lever is placed in FORWARD gear position.
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IMPORTANT: When installing shift cables, be sure that cables are routed in such a
way as to avoid sharp bends and/or contact with moving parts. DO NOT fasten any
items to shift cables.
1. Install shift cable into remote control. (Refer to appropriate remote control instructions.)
2. Remove the guide.
3. Loosen stud and move it to dimension, as shown. Retighten stud.
a
b
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a - Stud
b - 3 in. (76 mm) (Center Of Pivot Bolt To Center Of Stud)
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4. Install sterndrive unit shift cable.
5. Tighten locknut until it contacts and then loosen 1/2 turn.
6. Insert cotter pin from top and spread ends.
b c
a
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a - Washers (2)
b - Locknut
c - Cotter Pin
7. Place adjustment tool over sterndrive unit shift cable, as shown. Hold tool in place, using
a piece of tape over the barrel retainer.
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8. Locate center of remote control and control cable play (backlash).
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep center mark “c” aligned with control cable end guide
edge when making the following adjustment.
a. Shift remote control to NEUTRAL.
b. Push in on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play and mark position
“a” on tube.
c. Pull out on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play and mark position
“b” on tube.
d. Measure distance between marks “a” and “b” and mark position “c” half-way
between marks “a” and “b.”
a
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9. Temporarily install control cable end guide into shift lever and insert anchor pin.
10. Adjust control cable barrel so that hole in barrel centers with vertical centerline of stud.
Ensure that backlash center mark is aligned with edge of control cable end guide.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to install or remove control cable barrel from stud without first re-
moving end guide anchor pin from shift lever and removing cable. Attempting to
bend control cable to install or remove barrel will place undue stress on cable end
guide and shift lever and damage to both could occur.
11. Remove control cable end guide from shift lever by removing anchor pin.
b a c
d
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a - Control Cable End Guide
b - Anchor Pin
c - Backlash Center
d - Control Cable Barrel
e - Stud
12. Install control cable.
13. Install washer and locknut.
14. Tighten locknut until it contacts and then loosen 1/2 turn.
15. Insert cotter pin from top and spread ends.
c
b
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a - Locknut
b - Washers - Both Sides Of Barrel
c - Anchor Pin
d - Cotter Pin (Not Shown)
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16. Remove adjustment tool.
17. Shift remote control lever into full FORWARD position. Place end of adjustment tool in
barrel retainer.
RH rotation Bravo One, Two and Three Models: Rear slot in tool should fit over shift lever
stud.
LH rotation Bravo One And Two: Forward slot in tool should fit over shift lever stud.
If slot does not fit over stud, loosen shift lever stud and slide stud up or down until slot in tool
fits over stud. When adjustment is correct, retighten stud.
c a
b
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RH Rotation Bravo One, Two, Three
a
c b
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LH Rotation Bravo One And Two
a - Adjustment Tool
b - Barrel Retainer
c - Shift Lever Stud
d - Shift Lever Adjustment Slot
18. Remove adjustment tool.
19. Lubricate shift cable pivot points.
Description Where Used Part Number
SAE 30W Engine Oil Shift Cable Pivot Points Obtain Locally
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