Drive Unit Does Not Shift Into Gear; Remote Control Shift Handle Does Not Move; Drive Unit Shifts Hard; Drive Unit In Gear, Will Not Shift Out Of Gear - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
Drive Unit Does Not Shift Into Gear; Remote Control Shift Handle Does Not
Move
NOTE:For additional information on troubleshooting, refer to SECTION 2A and see
"Troubleshooting Shift Problems."
Control box not properly assembled.
Broken or damaged linkage in control
box.
Controls improperly adjusted-cable
end guide hitting brass barrel.

Drive Unit Shifts Hard

NOTE:For additional information on troubleshooting, refer to SECTION 2A and see
"Troubleshooting Shift Problems."
Shift cables improperly adjusted.
Damaged remote control or drive unit
shift cable.
Shift cable too short (sharp bends) or
too long (loops and long bends).
Corroded shift cables.
Internal wear in remote control box.
Shift cable attaching nuts too tight (end
cannot pivot).
Shift cable pivot ends are corroded or
not lubricated.

Drive Unit In Gear, Will Not Shift Out Of Gear

NOTE:For additional information on troubleshooting, refer to SECTION 2A and see
"Troubleshooting Shift Problems."
Shift cable broken.
Cable end not connected in drive unit.
Remote control damaged.
Internal shift mechanism damage.
90-863160 MAY 2000
Cause
Cause
Cause
Special Instructions
Properly reassemble control box.
Repair linkage.
Adjust shift cables.
Special Instructions
Adjust shift cables.
Replace cable(s) and adjust.
Select and install proper length cable.
Replace, adjust and check for water
leakage.
Repair as needed.
Properly install nuts.
Clean and lubricate.
Special Instructions
Replace cable and adjust.
Remove and reinstall drive unit.
Repair or replace remote control.
Repair or replace as necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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