Shift Linkage Adjustment - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

Place the upper shift rod in the shift rod connector.
Install the retaining screw and lock washer.
Tighten screw to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to
9.5 N·m).
Install water screens.
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1. Shift rod screw
Check shift linkage adjustment. Refer to Shift
Linkage Adjustment on p. 189.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the gearcase shifts
solidly into both forward and reverse and that pro-
peller shaft spins freely in neutral.
Connect the power trim connectors. Secure
cables in clamps.
Install recoil starter ratchet and housing on out-
board. Refer to RECOIL STARTER INSTALLA-
TION on p. 282.
Install the lower engine covers. Refer to Lower
Cover Installation on p. 45.
POWERHEAD INSTALLATION

Shift Linkage Adjustment

Adjust shift linkage as follows:
STEP 1: Move shift lever into neutral position.
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Make sure shift lever detent is in neutral posi-
tion.
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Make sure gearcase is in neutral.
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Loosen two shift lever screws.
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1. Shift lever
2. Shift lever detent
3. Shift lever screws
STEP 2: Find shift lever midpoint.
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Move the shift lever forward to the limit of free
play. Mark this as forward line on the neutral
detent.
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Move the shift lever rearward to the limit of free
play. Mark this as rearward line on the neutral
detent.
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Measure the midpoint between the forward and
rearward lines. Make a third line on the on the
neutral detent. Mark this as midpoint line.
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Align the shift lever to the midpoint line.
1. Forward line
2. Rearward line
3. Midpoint line
POWERHEAD
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