Gearcase/Reverse Hook Operation; Operation - Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual

Clamp/Swivel Bracket, Driveshaft Housing
10. Remove the chain hoist from the powerhead lift eye.
11. Install the flywheel and flywheel cover. Refer to Section 2A ‑ Flywheel Installation.
Shift Control Installation - Remote Control Models
1. Install the upper shift shaft to the shift lever.
2. Push the shift lever shaft into the shift lever shaft bracket.
3. Tighten the bolts securing the remote control bracket.
Description
Remote control bracket bolts
4. Install the shift rod, throttle cable, and shift cable.
5. Install the cotter pins and washers on the shift rod.
6. Install the cotter pins and washers on the remote control throttle and shift cables.
7. Install the bolt securing the remote control cable clamp bracket. Refer to Section 7A ‑ Remote Control Models ‑ Shift
Control Installation, preceding.
8. Install the bottom cowl cover and secure with three bolts.
Shift Control Installation - Manual Tilt Models
1. Install the upper shift shaft into the shift lever.
2. Install the throttle only assembly to the shift lever shaft.
3. Attach the throttle only assembly to the powerhead with three bolts. Tighten the bolts to specified torque.
4. Install the throttle only button, grommet, and retainer.
5. Install the throttle only retaining clip. Refer to Section 7A ‑ Throttle Only Installation.
Description
Throttle only attaching bolts (3)
6. Install the throttle link to the throttle lever. Refer to Section 7B ‑ Tiller Handle.
7. Install the throttle cables to the throttle only pulley. Refer to Section 7B ‑ Tiller Handle.
8. Install the grommet and bottom cowl upper clamp. Refer to Section 7B ‑ Tiller Handle.

Gearcase/Reverse Hook Operation

Operation

1. Rotate the shift handle grip to the neutral position. Ensure that the following conditions are met:
• Gearcase is in neutral (propeller rotates in both directions).
• Resistance should not be felt when the propeller shaft is rotated in either direction.
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