Mercury 300 XS OptiMax Manual page 131

Make the water pressure gauge hose connection to the tubing as shown.
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a - Water pressure tube
b - Speedometer water pickup tube (if required)
c - Coupler
d - Plug
e - Barb hose fitting
f - Speedometer hose or tubing
g - Water pressure tube
h - Remote fuel hose
i - Hose clamp
j - Oil hose with blue stripe
k - Oil hose without blue stripe
l - Cable tie
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:
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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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