Adjusting The Steering Cable Tension - Mercury X3-40 Manual

3. Install the washer (or anode, for saltwater models) onto the propeller shaft
then install the propeller nut. Tighten the propeller nut securely.
4. Tighten the propeller nut another ¼ turn.

Adjusting the Steering Cable Tension

Neglecting to inspect, maintain, or repair your trolling motor can result in
product damage or serious injury or death. Do not perform maintenance or
service on your trolling motor if you are not familiar with the correct service
and safety procedures.
The cable tension on the X3 trolling motor is preset at the factory. With time
and use, the cables may stretch slightly, requiring occasional adjustment. The
following procedure explains how to adjust the steering cable tension.
Use care while adjusting the steering cable tension. Excessive cable tension
will cause premature wear to the cables and pulleys, while excessively loose
tension may cause the cables to jump off of the pulleys, resulting in a loss of
steering control.
1. Remove the foot pedal from the boat deck if it has been secured with
screws.
2. Adjust the cable tension by turning the cable tension screw clockwise to
increase tension, and counterclockwise to decrease tension.
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Bottom of foot pedal
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