Re: I think my forward gear has worn out
First -- don't beat yourself up because you didn't understand our instructions. We do this so much that we tend to forget that some folks do not have a large inventory of technical skills. As for cable adjustment, here ya go! 1) engine off, 2) in the water or out -- doesn't matter. 3) remove the engine cover. 4) disconnect the shift cable at the engine. 5) Place the throttle/shift lever on the control box in neutral. 6) disconnect the shift cable at the engine. 7) make sure the shift lever on the engine is in neutral. 8) without moving anything, bring the attachment on the shift cable back up to the point where it attaches to the shift lever. DO NOT HOOK IT UP! 9) If the cable and the lever do not line up excactly, turn the trunion (the threaded barrel on the shift cable) one way or the other until the two points line up exactly. 10) Attach the cable. Now shift into forward (ENGINE OFF) and see if you can turn the prop. If you can still turn it you either adjusted the cable wrong, the cable is stretched or the control box is worn. Do not try to adjust the cable to compensate for a stretched cable or worn control box as you will not accomplish anything. Repairs must be made. If the unit now shifts normally go fishing.
