Mercury 225 Manual page 145

a. Shift the outboard into gear a few times to activate the
throttle linkage. Rotate the propeller shaft while shifting
into reverse.
b. Return the remote control to neutral.
c. Place a thin piece of paper between the idle adjustment
screw and the idle stop. The adjustment is correct when
the paper can be removed without tearing, but has some
drag on it.
IMPORTANT: The idle stop screw must be touching the stop.
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d. Adjust the cable barrel if necessary.
5. Lock the barrel holder in place with the cable latch.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE CABLE - MODELS WITH
31.75 MM (1-1/4 IN.) DIAMETER PROPELLER SHAFT
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift cable to the engine prior to
attaching the throttle cable.
1. Shift the remote control into the neutral position.
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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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Idle stop screw
Idle stop
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