Throttle And Shift Linkage; Propeller Shaft; Gearcase Lubricant - BRP E250DHLSCS Service Manual

Throttle and Shift Linkage

Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove cable trunnion cover. Carefully, remove
throttle and shift cables from trunnion block.
DO NOT disturb cable trunnion
IMPORTANT:
adjustments.
Shift remote control into FULL THROTTLE/
REVERSE position to fully extend the plastic cas-
ing guides.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to:
Pivot and slide area of the shift interrupt switch
•
bracket
Cable attachment pins of both the throttle and
•
shift levers
Brass inner casings of both the throttle and shift
•
cables.
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1. Attachment pins, throttle and shift cables
2. Shift shaft grease fitting
3. Brass inner casings, throttle and shift cables
Shift the remote control to the NEUTRAL/IDLE
position.
Install control cables.
Check proper throttle and shift function.

Propeller Shaft

Debris from the water can become lodged around
propeller shaft. Frequent inspection can minimize
potential gearcase damage.
When servicing the propeller, always shift
the outboard to NEUTRAL, turn the key
switch OFF, and disconnect the battery
cables at the battery.
Remove propeller. Refer to Propeller Hardware
Installation on p. 65.
Inspect bushing and blade surfaces. Replace
damaged or worn propellers.
Clean propeller shaft. Inspect propeller shaft
seals. Replace damaged or worn seals.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to entire length of pro-
peller shaft prior to installing propeller.
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Reinstall propeller hardware and propeller.

Gearcase Lubricant

Draining
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Gearcase lubricant may be under pressure
and/or hot. If plug is removed from a
DRC6500R
recently operated outboard, take precau-
tions to avoid injury.
IMPORTANT:
gearcase lubricant at the upper plug before
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
WARNING
WARNING
Always check the fill level of the
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