Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play Or Makes Unusual Sounds; Excessive Free-Play Or Makes Unusual Sounds; Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky - Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual

Troubleshooting
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free‑play Or
Makes Unusual Sounds
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.

Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky

Low power steering pump fluid level.
Drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Insufficient lubrication on steering components. Lubricate.
Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts.
Contaminated power steering fluid.
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Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Lubricate.
Remove obstruction.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose or missing,
see authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer
immediately.
Straighten cable or have authorized Mercury
MerCruiser dealer replace cable if damaged beyond
repair.
Remedy
Check for leak. Refill system with fluid.
Replace and/or adjust.
Check all parts and fasteners if any are loose or missing,
see authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer immediately.
See authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
90-860174050 JUNE 2005
Remedy