Mercury 40 Service Manual page 596

TILLER HANDLE
c. While holding down the throttle linkage arm (Step b), adjust the throttle cable jam
a -
b -
IMPORTANT: After installation, move the throttle grip a few times from the idle posi-
tion to the wide-open-throttle position. Return throttle grip to the idle position and
visually check for the specified gap between the oval shaped boss and the throttle
cam. If necessary, readjust the jam nuts.
20. Install the shift rod.
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nuts so there is a 1/8 in. (3.2mm) gap between the top side of the oval shaped boss
and top inside surface of the throttle cam. With the throttle lever at this position, tight-
en the jam nuts.
a
Oval Shape Boss
Top Inside Surface of the Throttle Cam
1/8 in. (3.2mm)
b
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