Mercury 75 Service Manual page 566

4. Lubricate both ends of link rod with Quicksilver
2-4-C w/Teflon.
5. Secure link rod between steering handle assem-
bly and pilot rod end as shown.
6. Adjust wing nut on friction device to provide de-
sired steering control.
IMPORTANT: Tighten wing nut to increase fric-
tion; loosen to decrease friction.
WARNING
If wing nut is tightened, it may not be possible to
steer the outboard in an emergency.
f
a
g
i
c
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95 2-4-C With Teflon (92-825407A12)
a - Steering Friction Device
b - Wing Nut
c - Pilot Rod
d - Spacer (Hidden) - Place in hole of steering handle assem-
bly.
e - Steering Handle Assembly
f - Link Rod - Short bend of link rod to steering handle
g - Flat Washer (2)
h - Locknut - Torque to 120 lb. in. (13.6 N·m)
i - Locknut - Tighten until it seats - DO NOT exceed 120 lb. in.
(13.6 N·m), then back off 1/4 Turn.
7B-22 - ATTACHMENTS/CONTROL LINKAGE
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h
e
g
b
d
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