Installing The Shift Cable - Mercury 150 Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
On counter rotation outboards, the shift linkage moves in the opposite direction compared to a standard
rotation outboards.
a - Forward gear
a - Forward gear

Installing the Shift Cable

IMPORTANT: The shift cable is the first cable to move when the remote control handle is moved out of
neutral, so install/connect it to the engine first.
LOCATING THE CENTER POINT OF THE SHIFT CABLE
IMPORTANT: Locate the center point of the slack or lost motion that exists in the shift cable for proper
adjustment of the shift cable.
1. Mark the forward position as follows:
a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward and advance the handle to the full
speed position. Ensure that the throttle control lever is touching the throttle control lever stop
screw.
b. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral detent position.
c. Place a mark on the shift cable against the cable end guide.
a - Forward position mark
a
Standard rotation outboards
b
Counter rotation outboards
a
67
b
24498
b - Reverse gear
a
24497
b - Reverse gear
4355