Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play, Or Makes Unusual Sounds - Mercury MR504LB3 Manual

Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Unacceptable battery condition.
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free‑play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
Obstruction in the shift or throttle linkages.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Improper shift cable adjustment.
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Replace or adjust.
Test battery.
Lubricate.
Remove the obstruction.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose or missing, see a Mercury
Diesel authorized repair facility immediately.
Straighten cable or have a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility
replace cable if damaged beyond repair.
Have adjustment checked by a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.
Remedy
Remedy
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