Installing Propeller - Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual

4. Attach the shift cable adjustment barrel to the bracket with a bolt and locknut. Tighten the bolt until it seats against the
adjustment barrel, then back‑off the bolt 1/4 turn. Hold the bolt from turning, and tighten the locknut on the bolt. The
adjustment barrel must be free to pivot.
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5. Check the shift cable adjustment in forward shift position. The correct shift adjustment will position the cam far enough on
the roller to lock the reverse gate into forward position. Push on the reverse gate by hand to verify it is locked into position.
The reverse gate should not move when pushed toward the neutral position.
IMPORTANT: The forward locking of the reverse gate must be met. If not, readjust the shift cable.

Installing Propeller

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed.
Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the
engine from starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Shift the outboard to neutral (N) position.
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2. Remove the spark plug leads to prevent the engine from starting.
3. Coat the propeller shaft with Extreme Grease or 2‑4‑C with PTFE.
IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the propeller shaft (especially in saltwater),
always apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the recommended maintenance intervals
and also each time the propeller is removed.
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a - Roller
b - Shift cam
c - Shift cable
d - Shift cable adjustment barrel
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