Throttle Cable; Installation - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
d. Return remote control handle to neutral. The propeller should turn freely without

Throttle Cable

INSTALLATION

1. Position remote control into neutral.
2. Attach throttle cable to the throttle lever. Secure with latch.
a -
3. Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle cable will hold the idle stop screw
against the stop.
a -
b -
4. Check throttle cable adjustment as follows:
a. Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate the throttle linkage. Make sure to
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drag. If not, adjust barrel closer to cable end guide. Repeat steps a thru d.
N
Latch
a
Cable Barrel – Adjust To Hold Idle Stop Screw Against Stop
Idle Stop Screw
rotate the propeller shaft while shifting into reverse.
N
F
a
b
R
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999