Mercury MX 6.2 MPI Installation Manual page 47

IMPORTANT: Velvet Drive Transmission Warranty is jeopardized if the shift lever pop-
pet ball or spring is permanently removed, if the shift lever is repositioned or changed
in any manner or if remote control and shift cable do not position shift lever exactly
as shown.
Remote control and shift cable must position transmission shift lever exactly as
shown or transmission failure may occur. Do not remove poppet ball or spring.
Velvet Drive 5000 Series (8 Degree Down Angle Shown, V-Drive Similar)
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8. Place remote control shift lever in opposite gear position and again check transmission
shift lever position. Lever must be positioned in the desired detent hole.
9. If transmission shift lever will not position properly in one gear or both gears, recheck
shift cable adjustment and travel. If proper positioning is still not obtained, remote control
does not provide sufficient shift cable travel and must be repaired or replaced.
10. Install nut and washer to cable end guide stud. Tighten until they contact, then loosen
1/2 turn.
11. Install nut and washer to cable barrel stud. Tighten until they contact. Tighten securely,
but DO NOT Overtighten.
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Transmission Shift Lever
Poppet Ball Must Be Centered In This Detent Hole When Left-Hand Propeller
Shaft Rotation Is Desired
Poppet Ball Must Be Centered In This Detent Hole When Right-Hand Propeller
Shaft Rotation Is Desired
Poppet Ball Must Be Centered In This Detent Hole For NEUTRAL Position
Install Shift Lever Stud In This Hole When Using Quicksilver Shift Cables
CAUTION
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