Remove the air cleaner assembly so you can see the choke plate. With the throttle control lever in the choke position, pull on the cable’s outer jacket near the clamp until the choke plate opens.

Simplicity was Cirrus’ motivation behind this month’s feature, the combined throttle and propeller control that’s standard on both the Cirrus SR20 and SR22.

Here’s what to look for when deciding on replacement throttle and shift cables for your boat. When to Replace “The control lever should move smoothly and freely,” says David Wolfe, product and support ...