Throttle Cable Installation - Mercury 4-Stroke 9.9 HP Installation Manual

4. Install cable to the shift lever. Secure with cable
latch.
5. Adjust the cable barrel so that it fits into the anchor
pocket.
a
a - Cable Latch
b - Cable Barrel
Check shift cable adjustment as follows:
6.
a. Shift remote control into forward. The propel-
ler shaft should be locked in gear. If not, adjust
the barrel closer to the cable end.
b. Shift remote control into neutral. The propel-
ler shaft should turn freely without drag. If not,
adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Re-
peat steps a and b.
c. Shift remote control into reverse while turning
propeller. The propeller shaft should be
locked in gear. If not, adjust the barrel away
from the cable end . Repeat steps a thru c.
d. Shift remote control back to neutral. The pro-
peller shaft should turn freely without drag. If
not, adjust the barrel closer to the cable end.
Repeat steps a thru d.

Throttle Cable Installation

1. Position remote control into neutral.
b
2. Install throttle cable on pin. Lock in place with
cable latch.
3. Adjust cable barrel until the link rod is centered in
slot.
a - Shift Cable
b - Cable Barrel
c - Link Rod – Adjust Barrel so Link Rod is Centered in Slot
IMPORTANT: After installation, move the remote
control handle a few times from the neutral posi-
tion to the wide-open-throttle position in forward
gear. Move handle back to neutral and visually
Check that the link rod is still centered. If neces-
sary, readjust the barrel.
4. Reinstall Cover.
a - Cover
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c
a
b
a