darkskiez
28.04.2021 13:58:49
We didn't receive any documentation from the dealer with our boat last year which explains "where" to adjust the tension.
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We didn't receive any documentation from the dealer with our boat last year which explains "where" to adjust the tension.
I called the dealer, and they said the screw is located at/near the pivot point for the controller. For the life of me, I cannot "find" said adjustment screw.
Thanks for your idea (as well as responding in my other cross-posted thread); I'll post back either way (as I'm thinking I'm not the only one who will likely have this issue or question). here
I haven't tried to shift it with the motor off because I've read not to shift in and out of gear without the motor running.
Any simple adjustments you guys know of that I could mess with to make it easier to get in/out of gear. It's should be this tough. And it's getting worse. here
Hey guys - I have a question on my 60HP 4stroke that hangs off the back of my Tracker 175. Shifting into gear is a little tough, the hammer doesn't shift smoothly. Once it's in gear - the throttle is pretty easy to adjust. Getting it out of gear it's really tough and I am almost to the point where I fear breaking the plastic handle forcing it out of gear. It's very tough to get out of gear.
When I unhook the throttle cable it helps a little bit. Someone mentioned a preload adjustment. I have to try and find where that is! [links]
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After removing the panel, the remote cables are easily accessible. The throttle cable is on top and the shift cable is on the bottom:
Turn the latch which holds in the adjustment barrels:
This will expose two 8m bolts that hold in the side access panel:
The service manual says this procedure applies to 40hp – 125HP Mercury outboards from 2001 – 2005.
Having issues since I bought the boat keep the throttle in place between about 3500 and 4500 RPM's if I don't keep my hand on it it will slip back. This is especially true at about 4500 RPM's if I take my hand off the throttle it sometimes moves back.
I've got a 2008 60HP Bigfoot Merc on an 08 Lowe. The control box is real clean looking - Chrome with just F, N, R and the Tilt switch.
I have no issue at WOT or even at around 5000 RPMs +
#1 Post by Lunker » Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:14 pm