Procedure
1. Remove the control cover to access the control handle tension adjustment screw. WARNING: Cover must be removed before adjustment. 2. Turn the control handle tension adjustment screw clockwise to increase tension, or counterclockwise to decrease tension. 3. Adjust to the desired tension to help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water.
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Diagnostic · Cause: Insufficient handle or detent tension Test: Check handle and detent tension by attempting to move handle; if too easy to move, tension is too low.
Spec · Clockwise conditions={"action":"Increase tension"}
Procedure · 1. Remove the control cover to access the detent tension adjustment screw. WARNING: Cover must be removed before adjustment. 2. Turn the detent tension adjustment screw clockwise to increase the effort required to mov...
Diagnostic · Cause: Failure causing forced neutral/idle on port outer engine; inner port engine also forced to neutral/idle Test: Move port control handle back to neutral then into gear to restore inner engine operation