Yamaha WaveRunner FX140 Service Manual page 325

HULL
HOOD
REMOTE CONTROL CABLES AND SPEED SENSOR
LEAD
SERVICE POINTS
WARNING
When routing the cables, do not grasp the
cable by the outer crimped sheath or steel
end. This could deform or loosen the cable
end due to extreme angles and or pressure.
Always hold the cables by the outer cover
below the crimp.
If a cable becomes damaged replace it.
Never attempt to repair a damaged cable.
Remote control cables inspection
1. Inspect:
• Steering cable
• QSTS cable
• Shift cable
Frays/kinks/rough movement →
Replace.
Steering cable (jet pump end) installation
1. Install:
• Steering cable
Steering cable set length a
(jet pump end):
14.5 mm (0.57 in)
WARNING
The steering cable must be screwed in at
least 8 mm (0.31 in).
Steering cable stopper installation
1. Install:
• Steering cable stopper
WARNING
Be sure to the steering cable stopper into
the groove in the outer cable as shown in
the illustration.
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