Throttle Cable Installation And Adjustment - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
Dispose of fuel-soaked rags, paper, etc., in an appropriate air tight, fire retardant
container. Fuel-soaked items may spontaneously ignite and result in a fire hazard
which could cause serious bodily injury or death.
15. On Engines with Power Shift: Attach vacuum hose from power shift cylinder to
vacuum pump fitting. Tighten hose clamp securely.

Throttle Cable Installation and Adjustment

IMPORTANT: When installing throttle cables, be sure that cables are routed in such
a way as to avoid sharp bends and/or contact with moving parts. Do NOT fasten any
items to throttle cables.
1. Unless previously installed, install throttle cable end guide anchor stud in middle hole
of throttle position sensor lever.
2. Place remote control lever(s) in NEUTRAL/IDLE position.
3. Unless previously installed, install the throttle cable barrel end guide anchor stud in the
cable barrel end bracket hole that is closest to the distance of 181 mm (7-1/8 in.) from
the center of the throttle position sensor anchor stud.
90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
a - Throttle Position Sensor
b - Throttle Cable End Guide Anchor Stud Location
WARNING
a
b
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