Installation manual

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Remote Control Cables

Remote control cables are the mechanical connection between the control box

and engine, selection and use of the high quality cables are imperative in

maintaining this connection. Control cables are designed with a hard

composite outer shell (casing) and with a solid inner core (wire). This core

moves back and forth inside the casing each time the control is operated. A

tighter tolerance between the core and casing, results in less lost motion

(sideways travel) over the length of the cable. The greater the length of the

cable, the greater the lost motion. For longer cable runs where “lost

motion” is a problem, try using the MMP 877774A__ (denotes length)

Platinum throttle and shift cables.

Measuring Throttle and Shift Cables

Panel Mount Remote Control

1. Add boat measurements A-B in inches (mm) and add 18 in. (457 mm) to

the total. Dimension B represents the distance from the remote control

location measured along the gunwale to the transom. In dual engine

installations, dimension A is measured from the gunwale to each engine

center-line.

2. Divide by 12 in. (304 mm).

3. This is the length of the throttle and shift cables in feet.

4. For left hand (Port) remote control installations follow the same measuring

procedure, only on the opposite side of the boat.

Notes

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