Installing The Remote Control Devices - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z 8A3 9.8A3 Owner's Manual

18 INSTALLATION

2. Installing the remote control devices

WARNING
!
When using other than Tohatsu's genuine
remote control box, DO NOT select the
3
one without neutral safety switch that
prevents in-gear start.
Use of remote control box without neutral
safety switch can allow start of engine with
gear at other than neutral shift, potentially
leading passengers to falling or causing
passenger to be thrown overboard.
It is recommended that you consult
w i t h y o u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r f o r
installation and adjustment of the
remote control device.
■ Installation of the Remote Control
Cables (Box side) :
Follow the instruction manual pro-
vided with the remote control.
■ Installation of the Remote Control
on your boat :
Follow the instruction manual pro-
vided with the remote control.
■ Installation of the Remote Control
Cable (engine side) and the Cord
Assembly (Wiring Harness) :
① Fitting of connecting parts to ca-
bles
Screw the tip of the remote control
cable into the cable joint up to
approx. 10 mm (0.39 inch), then lock
them with a lock nut. Apply grease to
the hole of the cable joint.
Lock nut
Remoto control cable
② Fitting of Remote Control Cable to
Engine.
Note
Put the control lever in the Neutral
position and the Free Accel lever in
the fully closed position.
Shift Cable Throttle Cable
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to loop remote control cables
to diameter of 406 mm (16 inches) or less.
Note
Confirm the engine shifts correctly when
the shift lever is placed in Forward
and Reverse position. also confirm
the throttle valve is closed at idle, in
Neutral, Forward, and Reverse. Confirm
the throttle valve is fully open when in
Forward at the wide open position.
Cable joint
Approx. 10mm
(0.39 inch)
Cable Harness