Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

Tighten the jam nut on the throttle cable with the wrenches.

Throttle control cable adjustment.

This throttle valve cable is responsible for controlling the throttle lever providing movement to the car. If your boat and motor are still under warranty don t attempt to adjust the throttle cable. If it is turned on and off as per your command then the adjustment is ok. And again push it towards the fast position to check the engine controls.

This video shows you how to install throttle and shift cables on a 1996 mercury 40hp outboard. Adjust the forward cable barrel while the throttle cable is in the full forward position. The throttle valve cable is used to control the line pressure downshifting and the feel of the shifting. Remove the cable by opening the unit and unscrewing the lock screw on the handle.

If adjusting your throttle cable doesn t eliminate problems with engine speed control have the issue looked into by your boat or motor dealer. With control shifter still in full forward full throttle position adjust brass trunion on control cable to fit onto easily onto shift bracket. Adjust the cable of the throttle in the endpoint and tighten the screws of the clamp. Just type lsailor1 in the youtub.

Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable can be done at any level of mechanic skill. Move the cable to a lower hole on the control if the lever travel is insufficient to reach full throttle. Take the boat to the dealer as soon as possible. Knowing how to adjust your throttle c.

Throttle freeplay is a terribly overlooked adjustment that can change both the reaction and comfort of your motorcycle. Step 1 remove the cable housings using a pair of pliers. The housings will swivel off the base and slide down the cable. Video showing the common methods of installing throttle and choke cables on both the auto choke and manual choke engines how to adjust them and how to chang.

Ensure that the throttle arm at the motor travels to the throttle stops. Many cars with automatic transmissions use a mechanical cable that runs from the transmission to the throttle linkage. If there is slack in the cable then you need to make another adjustment. Install short cable back into shift bracket.

If the cable is too tight then the lever is unseated off the roller. Push the throttle to the full forward position. You may like my other videos. Adjust the cable so it fits snugly between the studs which are pre mounted and hold the shift cable in position.

I do and do not do this so it is up to you.