Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot Throttle Actuator Installation Instructions - Page 4

Number Part Motor carburetor throttle lever Tiller throttle linkage rod Notes You must remove the set screw on the throttle lever to disconnect the tiller throttle linkage rod and install the carburetor linkage and plastic washers. You must replace the existing tiller throttle linkage rod with the new rod provided in the parts bag. You should save the existing tiller throttle linkage rod in case you need to restore the motor to its factory configuration in the future. Setting the Linkage Components for Proper Idle After you install the throttle actuator components on the motor, you must adjust them so the motor idles correctly. 1 Loosen the throttle actuator bracket on the engine manifold until the throttle actuator does not pull open the carburetor throttle lever. There should be obvious slack in the throttle actuator cable. 2 Adjust the tiller throttle to idle, start the motor, and complete an action: • If the motor is not idling correctly, loosen the set screw on the carburetor throttle lever, adjust the tiller throttle linkage rod until the motor idles correctly, and tighten the set screw. • If the motor idles correctly, proceed to the next step. 3 Using the tiller throttle, increase the speed of the motor, and complete an action: • If the motor does not increase its speed and return to idle correctly, repeat the previous step to adjust the tiller throttle linkage rod. • If the motor increases its speed and returns to idle correctly, proceed to the next step. 4 Adjust the position of the throttle actuator bracket until no slack remains in the throttle actuator cable and the motor idles correctly. 5 Tighten the throttle actuator bracket on the engine manifold to set the cable tension. 6 If necessary, turn off the motor. Mercury 15 through 20 Horsepower Connections Number Part Carburetor linkage Motor carburetor throttle lever Tiller throttle linkage Notes You must assemble the carburetor linkage before installing it (Assembling the Carburetor Linkage, page 2). You must disconnect the tiller throttle linkage from the throttle lever to install the carburetor linkage . You must modify the factory tiller throttle linkage using the new part provided in the parts bag (Modifying the Tiller Throttle Linkage, page 4). Securing the Throttle Actuator Cable to the Bracket for Mercury 15 through 20 Horsepower Motors Before securing the cable to the bracket, you should connect the end of the throttle actuator cable to the carburetor linkage (Connecting the Throttle Actuator Cable to the Carburetor Linkage, page 2). NOTE: This type of bracket is used to secure the throttle actuator cable for the Mercury 15 through 20 horsepower motor only. If you are installing the throttle actuator on all other motor types, you must follow the instructions for that bracket instead (Securing the Throttle Actuator Cable to the Bracket for Most Motor Types, page 5). 1 Place the top of the bracket over the raised portion of the throttle actuator cable . 2 Secure the cable to the bracket using the included screws . Modifying the Tiller Throttle Linkage On Mercury 15 through 20 horsepower motors, you must modify the tiller throttle linkage to prevent the throttle actuator from back-driving the tiller throttle. 1 Disconnect the existing tiller throttle linkage from the motor. 2 Remove one end of the linkage and the nut by unscrewing the rod . Number Part Notes Throttle You should connect the throttle actuator actuator cable cable to the carburetor linkage before (from the throttle actuator box) securing it to the throttle cable bracket (Connecting the Throttle Actuator Cable to the Carburetor Linkage, page 2). Throttle cable bracket You must secure the throttle actuator cable to the throttle cable bracket using the screws on the bracket (Securing the Throttle Actuator Cable to the Bracket for Mercury 15 through 20 Horsepower Motors, page 4). Manifold mounting location You must remove the existing bolt on the manifold and use it to secure the throttle cable bracket . 3 Store the rod and other end of the linkage in case you need to restore the motor to factory condition in the future. 4 Screw the existing nut onto the replacement rod from the parts bag. 5 Screw the existing end of the linkage onto the replacement rod. Setting the Linkage Components for Proper Idle 1 Loosen the two screws that hold the throttle actuator cable to the bracket until the throttle actuator does not pull open the carburetor throttle lever. There should be obvious slack in the throttle actuator cable. 4