Mercury 135 Pro XS OptiMax Manual page 135

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
b - Shift cable retainer
Adjusting the Shift Cable
To adjust the shift cable:
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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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