Remote control shift and throttle adjustments.

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2006
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255 Tomcat
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I am having a problem with the remote control (side mount) on a 2005 Suzuki DF 50. Everything seems to work fine going forward, but putting the motor in reverse, I have way too much throttle before the reverse gear is engaged. I bought the boat from a private party. They said the remote cables were new. I don't know who installed them. I bought a Seloc manual for the Suzuki (1996-2007 all 4 Strokes) There are no references to adjusting the shift and throttle cables. I don't know if I should start on the remote end or on the motor end. I can't find instructions online either. If I was closer to Wefings it would be a no-brainer. I don't have much confidence in the local Suzuki dealer, but may have to resort to going there after all. Anyone know how to do the adjustment, or where I can find instructions.

Brent
 
I am not familiar with that specific Suzuki model, but generally, the adjustment for the throttle/part of the shift/throttle linkage is at the engine. I would start there. I can say that with my Suzuki's (140's and 150's), there is a fair amount of travel in the reverse, before the throttle does rev up. I suspect that this was intentional.
 
Thanks, Bob

I called around and shop time is $90.00/hr with 1 hr minimum. Didn't ask how long for an appointment, probably more than a week off. The weather has been great 70's and so I decided to tackle it myself. Long store short, it took me less than 1/2 hr to diagnose and fix the problem. The adjustment of the shift cable, on the remote control end, was off about 1/2". The neutral lockout detent was off and the throttle was too fast to let the reverse gear engage. I would of felt stupid if I had taken it to a shop and then realized how easy the fix was. It works perfectly now, and goes in and out of forward and reverse without any noticeable increase in motor RPM's.

Brent
 
Brent ,give us a call Mon ,l Ill see if we can get you a PDF of the rigging guide ,
Marc
 
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