Wiring Harness Connection - Mercury 40 Service Manual

4. Install rubber grommet to throttle cable and install
into bottom cowl. Note, a light lubricant on grom-
met will aid in installation over shift rod.
c
a - Rubber Grommet
b - Throttle Cable
c - Shift Rod
5. Adjust shift link rod and throttle cable "Shift Link
Rod Installation and Adjustment" and "Throttle
Cable Installation and Adjustment" as required.

Wiring Harness Connection

1. Remove battery cables from battery.
2. Route wiring harness thru rubber grommet. Note,
light oil on rubber grommet will aid in wiring har-
ness installation.
b
a
a - Wiring Harness
b - Rubber Grommet
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b
a
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3. Connect handle wiring harness at engine har-
ness connector.
4. Reconnect battery cables.
a
(+)
a - Red Sleeve (Positive)
b - Black Sleeve (Negative)
5. Adjust co-pilot tension by moving handle to port
(loosen) or starboard (tighten). Locknut on co-pi-
lot stud may have to be adjusted to attain desired
tension on tiller arm.
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b
(–)
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