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Originally Posted by cardiacpaul
Adjust the forward gear first. This is adjusted by manipulating the adjusting collar. If the
collar is moved to the right, it will tighten it. So, if your forward gear slips while engaged
- which is common - you would move the collar to the right.
To move the collar, back out the lockscrew until it no longer engages the gear
its like dippity do, A LITTLE DAB WILL DO YA.
Turn it no more than 1/4 turn at a time. I think you'll find a 1/8, or 1/16th (5 minutes on a clock) will make it all better for you.
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I strongly encourage
not adjusting the adjusting collar no more than ONE NOTCH per adjustment. One notch is a
serious adjustment. Also, maintain a counterpressure on the notched ring with a second screwdriver to keep the adjusting ring from going "zinnnnnngggg" when it starts to rotate. If it suddenly loosens and spins, all you can do then is guess where it WAS and make additional adjustments 'till it's right.
It's very simple to do, I learned the method from a video available from Moyer Marine (moyermarinedotcom) (3rd item down on videos and DVD'S PAGE) and I was
thrilled with the results. Sorry I can't link - I haven't made 10 posts yet to legitimize my postings.