Mercury 73012 Installation And Operation Manual

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CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
IMPORTANT: This document guides our dealers, boatbuilders, and company service personnel in the proper installation or
service of our products. If you have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures for these or
similar Mercury Marine products, have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper
installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to those installing or
operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service manual for component removal and installation
instructions.
NOTE: After completing installation, place these instructions with the product for the owner's future use.
Components Contained in Kit
Parts Bag
Qty.
2
Mounting bracket
2
Screw, 10‑32 X 2.25 pan head
2
Locknut, 10‑32 stainless
4
Screw, 10‑32 X 1.50 pan head
4
Well nut 10‑32
1
Cable tie
1
Screw M4 X 8 pan head
1
Cable tie
2
Screw washer hex head
4
Screw, 10‑32 X 0.65 pan head
2
Cable spacer, single
1
Cable spacer, dual
1
Terminal plug, male
1
Insulator, male bullet
1
Terminal, receptacle
1
Insulator, female bullet
1
Clip
90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022
Mechanical console remote control
Description
© 2022 Mercury Marine
73012
Part Number
8M0059444
89044
826709106
66687
42290
822434
8M0060453
859671
859665
824831
891907001
891907002
NSS
17198
NSS
17199
24836
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  • Page 1 Mercury Marine products, have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to those installing or operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service manual for component removal and installation instructions.
  • Page 2 Selecting GEN ll Remote Control Cables Mercury ‑ Mariner ‑ Force ‑ Mercury MerCruiser Refer to the Mercury Precision Parts Accessories Guide for the available shift and throttle cables for your application. This control requires the use of Mercury/Quicksilver GEN II shift and throttle cables.
  • Page 3: General Installation Information

    If the control handle is removed and installed for any reason, apply Loctite 271 Threadlocker on the threads of the control handle retaining bolt. Tighten the control handle retaining bolt to the specified torque. 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 © 2022 Mercury Marine Page 3 / 19...
  • Page 4 Check the operation of the neutral start safety switch. The engine must only crank when the remote control is in the neutral position. Page 4 / 19 © 2022 Mercury Marine 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022...
  • Page 5 Ensure the area of the boat where the remote control will be mounted is clear of obstructions and wiring prior to drilling the mounting area. Place the cutout template onto the control mounting surface. Secure the cutout template to the desired location with adhesive tape. 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 © 2022 Mercury Marine Page 5 / 19...
  • Page 6 After cutting out the mounting area, remove all sharp edges with a suitable tool. 21603 Control mounting surface 8° undercut Throttle and Shift Cable Installation Control Cable Anchor Attaching Location Shift arm Throttle arm 17551 Page 6 / 19 © 2022 Mercury Marine 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022...
  • Page 7 Mercury MerCruiser models standard rotation ‑ The control cable must be installed in the remote control so the cable end will move in the direction of "X" when the shift handle is placed in the forward position.
  • Page 8 CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Mercury MerCruiser models counterrotation ‑ The control cable must be installed in the remote control so the cable end will move in the direction of "Y" when the shift handle is placed in the forward position.
  • Page 9 After installing the control cables, secure the back plate with five screws and the washer. Tighten the screws to the specified torque. Back plate Washer Screw (5) 17557 Description lb‑in. lb‑ft Back plate screws (5) – 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 © 2022 Mercury Marine Page 9 / 19...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Remote Control

    Mounting bracket screws and locknuts – Adjust the control handle friction to the desired resistance. • Turn the control friction adjustment nut clockwise to increase the resistance. Page 10 / 19 © 2022 Mercury Marine 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022...
  • Page 11 73640 Correct cable tie clip position Incorrect cable tie clip position Cable tie clip Slotted binder head screw Red tape Forward side of control module housing 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 © 2022 Mercury Marine Page 11 / 19...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Ensure the trim switch wire harness has enough slack so that it will move freely with the full range of the control handle. Screw (4) 74657 Page 12 / 19 © 2022 Mercury Marine 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022...
  • Page 13 Hook the rear of the cover into the base and fasten the front of the cover to the base with a screw. Tighten the screw securely. Cover Screw 48834 10. Connect the remote control neutral start safety switch leads to the correct wire connections. Refer to Wiring Diagrams. 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 © 2022 Mercury Marine Page 13 / 19...
  • Page 14: Wire Color Code Abbreviations

    Wire Color Abbreviations Black Blue Brown GRY or GRA Gray Green ORN or ORG Orange Pink PPL or PUR Purple White Yellow LT or LIT Light DK or DRK Dark Page 14 / 19 © 2022 Mercury Marine 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022...
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagrams

    CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Wiring Diagrams Single Outboard and MerCruiser Diesel Models 72993 14‑pin connector Ignition key switch Lanyard connection Power trim connector Neutral start safety switch leads Analog gauge harness 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 © 2022 Mercury Marine Page 15 / 19...
  • Page 16 CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Mercury MerCruiser 4.5L and 6.2L Sterndrive Models 72853 MerCruiser remote control 4‑pin Molex connector Trim bypass (from transom harness) 3‑pin connector Start in gear prevention Transom harness 16‑pin connector to engine harness Steering Digital trim...
  • Page 17 CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Mercury MerCruiser 8.2L Sterndrive Models BLU/WHT GRN/WHT BLU/WHT GRN/WHT YEL/RED YEL/RED 73373 20‑amp fuse Ground bolt (floor mount) UP solenoid DOWN solenoid 110‑amp fuse Y‑harness (optional) Neutral switch to instrument wiring harness Transom harness 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022 ©...
  • Page 18: Features And Operation

    Drill the holes and cut out the shaded area. Page 18 / 19 © 2022 Mercury Marine 90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022...
  • Page 19 Drill to the correct diameter for the fasteners used Products of Mercury Marine © MERCURY MARINE. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Alpha, Axius, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Bravo Four S™, Circle M with Waves Logo, GO BOLDLY, K-planes,...

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