Mercury 150 Manual page 74

2. Mark the reverse position as follows:
a. Move the remote control handle into reverse 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 - Reverse position mark
3. Mark the center on the shift cable midway between the forward and reverse marks.
a - Center mark
4. Align the cable end guide against this center mark when installing the cable to the engine.
5. Position the remote control and outboard into neutral position.
6. Slide the shift cable retainer forward until resistance is felt, then slide the cable anchor toward the
rear until resistance is felt.
7. Center the anchor pin between these resistance points.
a - Anchor pin
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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b
b - Shift cable retainer
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