Throttle And Shift Linkage; Propeller Shaft - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

Throttle and Shift Linkage

Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove clips and washers from throttle and shift
lever pins. Carefully, remove casing guides from
pins.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT disturb cable trunnion
adjustments.
Shift remote control into FULL THROTTLE/
REVERSE position to fully extend the plastic cas-
ing guides.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to:
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Cable attachment pins of both the throttle and
shift levers
•
Inner casings of both the throttle and shift
cables.
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1. Attachment pins, throttle and shift cables
2. Inner casings, throttle and shift cables
Shift the remote control to the NEUTRAL/IDLE
position.
Install control cables.
Check proper throttle and shift function.

Propeller Shaft

Debris from the water can become lodged around
propeller shaft. Frequent inspection can minimize
potential gearcase damage.
WARNING
When servicing the propeller, always shift
the outboard to NEUTRAL, turn the key
switch OFF, and disconnect the battery
cables at the battery.
Remove propeller. Refer to Propeller Hardware
Installation on p. 246.
Inspect bushing and blade surfaces. Replace
damaged or worn propellers.
Clean propeller shaft. Inspect propeller shaft
seals. Replace damaged or worn seals.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to entire length of pro-
peller shaft prior to installing propeller.
Reinstall propeller hardware and propeller.
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