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It is also important to remember that the cable must be crossed
between the control heads in order to get the handles to move in the same
direction. Note that the forward cable from the master station is attached
on the aft side of the remote station and the forward cable of the remote
station is attached to the aft side of the master station.
The cables have enough thread at the end to allow balancing of
the handles at both stations. The best way of accomplishing this is by
placing the master station in the neutral position (handle straight up). The
adjusting nuts a the end of the cable can now be tightened or loosened as
required to balance the handles. Note that over-tightening of the cable
core will result in excessive friction and will make the control system very
stiff and difficult to operate.
A deflection of 3/8" - 1/2" in the cable to either
side between the sprocket and the cable conduit clamp is essential.
It is important that the two nuts at the cable-end are secured tightly against
the adapting link. To accomplish this you must use two 3/8"
wrenches. Under no circumstances must the chain be twisted when tightening
these nuts.
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