SHIFT ROD
Check the shift rod height from the shift rod hole to the surface of the gearcase using Universal Shift Rod Height Gauge, P/N 389997.
With the gearcase in NEUTRAL, rotate the shift rod up or down as necessary for correct adjustment. Once correct height is achieved, rotate rod one half turn or less to direct offset forward.
IMPORTANT: The NEUTRAL detent is a twostep design. Make sure the NEUTRAL detent ball is in the center step before checking shift rod height.
Shift Rod Heights
| Model | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 20 in. (L) | “L2”“M2” | 21 29/32 in.(21.906 in./ 556 mm)± 1/2 Half Turn |
| 25 in. (X) | “L2”“M2” | 26 29/32 in.(26.906 in./ 683 mm)± 1/2 Turn |
| 30 in. (Z) | “M2” | 31 29/32 in.(31.906 in./ 810 mm)± 1/2 Turn |
