TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 114

TROUBLESHOOTING
FRAME TROUBLESHOOTING
HARD TO SHIFT
1. Shift control cable inspection
Check the shift control cable for corrosion.
Is the control cable normal?
YES
NO
2. Shift control cable adjustment
Adjust the shift control cable (page 20-16).
Check the shift control lever of the remote control box for proper operation.
Does the remote control box operate properly?
YES
NO
3. Shift link/link rod inspection
Check the following to see if they are bent or deformed.
– Shift link
– Shift link rod
Are they normal?
YES
NO
4. Shift shaft/shift shaft gear inspection
Check shift shaft A and B to see if they are bent or deformed.
Check shift shaft A and B gear teeth for wear or damage.
Are they normal?
YES
NO
5. Shift rod inspection
Check the shift rod to see if it is bent or damaged.
Is it normal?
YES
NO
POWER TRIM/TILT DOES NOT MOVE
1. Power trim/tilt motor inspection
Turn the combination switch ON.
Operate the power trim/tilt switch and check the power tilt motor sound.
Do you hear the motor sound?
YES
NO
2. Manual valve inspection
Check the manual valve for looseness.
Is the manual valve loose?
YES
NO
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– GO TO STEP 2.
– Replace the shift control cable.
– Improper cable adjustment
– GO TO STEP 3.
– GO TO STEP 4.
– Replace the faulty part (s).
– GO TO STEP 5.
– Replace the faulty part (s).
– Gear case problem (clutch shifter and propeller shaft are corroded).
– Replace the shift rod with a new one and recheck.
– GO TO STEP 2.
– Perform "POWER TRIM/TILT MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE" troubleshooting (page 4-26).
– Tighten the manual valve to the specified torque: 3.4 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.5 lbf·ft)
– GO TO STEP 3.