Reverse Cable Adjustment - Polaris WATERCRAFT Freedom Service Manual

Maintenance
Hull / Control Systems - - Continued
Adjustment Procedure - - Continued
5. Use main cable adjuster nuts to make major
adjustments. Adjuster nuts are located at forward
end of cable near steering pod.
compartment and remove storage tray for access to
bottom nut. See Ill. 3.
6. Using two 11/16² open end wrenches, hold one nut
and loosen the other. Lengthen or shorten cable to
adjust nozzle centering.
securely after adjustment is complete.
7. Turn handlebars to left and right through entire
steering range. The bars should move freely and
smoothly without binding. If resistance or binding is
evident check rod end positioning, cable condition,
and routing to locate and correct the cause.

Reverse Cable Adjustment

The reverse cable does not require periodic adjustment.
If the reverse linkage does not function properly, inspect
the cable for damage. Inspect all linkage, fasteners,
brackets, and pivots for wear or damage. When a new
cable is installed the cable must be adjusted.
1. Place reverse shift lever in reverse position.
2. Loosen cable adjuster nuts.
3. Adjust cable until reverse gate locating collars
engage fully into reverse actuator locating slot when
slight upward pressure is applied to reverse gate.
Reverse gate must float in the notch and should not
be forced in.
4. Check gate locking by pulling up on gate when in
down position.
5. Move shift lever to forward position. Reverse gate
must be above water stream.
6. Tighten adjuster nuts securely.
7. Seal the cable threads and adjuster nuts with
marine grade silicone sealant and tighten securely.
Allow sealant to cure fully before operating craft.
Marine Grade Silicone
PN 8560054
2.36
Open front
Tighten cable nuts
Use main cable nuts
for major adjustments
Tighten securely.
Ill. 3
Reverse Cable Nut
Direct--link gate shown