Adjustments - Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual

• Neutral start interlock lever is centered, allowing starter sheave to rotate.
• Reverse hook is engaged.
2. Rotate the shift handle grip to the forward position. Ensure that the following conditions are met:
• Gearcase is in forward gear. The gear housing should ratchet when the propeller shaft is turned clockwise and
resistance should be felt when the propeller is turned counterclockwise.
• Neutral start interlock lever is engaged preventing starter sheave rotation.
• Reverse hook is disengaged.
3. Rotate the shift handle grip to the reverse position. Ensure that the following conditions are met:
• Gearcase is in reverse gear. Resistance should be felt when the propeller shaft is rotated in either direction.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate propeller shaft when shifting to reverse gear.
• Neutral start interlock lever is engaged.
• Reverse hook is engaged.

Adjustments

1. Lower shift shaft and coupler adjustments: Refer to Section 6A ‑ Gear Housing Installation.
2. Throttle cable adjustments: Refer to Section 7B ‑ Throttle Cable/Linkage Adjustments.
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