Installation Guidelines
Install the appropriate remote control following all
instructions provided with the remote control.
Make sure the following items are checked:
Correct length control cables and wiring har-
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nesses
Proper type and quality of cables and wiring
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harnesses
Correct routing of cables and harnesses
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Appropriate slack in front of the outboard for
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remote control cables
Proper routing of cables to prevent kinking
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Positioning and securing of cables and har-
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nesses along their lengths to prevent movement
or damage
Typical transom-mounted outboard installations
require a 12 in. (30 cm) cable loop at the front of
the outboard when the cables are routed from the
side of the splash well.
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1. Surface side-mount remote control
2. Cable support
3. 12 in. (30 cm) cable loop at front of outboard
Cables of the proper length, style,
IMPORTANT:
and quality that are correctly installed and
adjusted will eliminate most control-related opera-
tional problems.
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INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
SystemCheck™ Monitor
The SystemCheck engine monitor alerts the oper-
ator of certain engine problems. Refer to the
Operator's Guide for detailed information related
to the various warning signals.
Outboards with remote controls
IMPORTANT:
must be equipped with a SystemCheck gauge, I-
Command system, or equivalent engine monitor.
Operating the outboard without an engine monitor
will void the warranty for failures related to moni-
tored functions.
Typical MWS SystemCheck gauges
Typical I-Command gauge
BOAT RIGGING
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