MotorGuide X3-40 - Manual (Page 33)

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Adjusting the Steering Cable Tension
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WARNING
Neglecting to inspect, maintain, or repair your trolling motor can result in product
damage or serious injury or death. Do not perform maintenance or service on your
trolling motor if you are not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures.
The cable tension on the X3 trolling motor is preset at the factory. With time and use,
the cables may stretch slightly, requiring occasional adjustment. The following
procedure explains how to adjust the steering cable tension.
Use care while adjusting the steering cable tension. Excessive cable tension will
cause premature wear to the cables and pulleys, while excessively loose tension may
cause the cables to jump off of the pulleys, resulting in a loss of steering control.
1. Remove the foot pedal from the boat deck if it has been secured with screws.
2. Adjust the cable tension by turning the cable tension screw clockwise to
increase tension, and counterclockwise to decrease tension.
Bottom of foot pedal
a - Cable tension screw
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