Mercury BRAVO Service Manual page 98

REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
3. Install sterndrive unit shift cable.
4. Place adjustment tool over sterndrive unit shift cable, as shown. Hold tool in place over
5. Locate center of remote control and control cable play (backlash).
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep center mark "c" aligned with control cable end guide
edge when making the following adjustment.
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a - Washers (2)
b - Locknut-Tighten Until Contact, Then Loosen 1 Turn
c - Cotter Pin-Insert from Top and Spread Both Ends
the barrel retainer with a piece of tape.
a. Shift remote control to NEUTRAL.
b. Push in on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play, and mark
position "a" on tube.
c. Pull out on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play and mark position
"b" on tube.
d. Measure distance between marks "a" and "b". Then, mark position "c" half-way
between marks "a" and "b."
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