Mercury 300 XS OptiMax Manual page 134

3. Secure the shift cable to the anchor pin with the retainer clip.
a - Cable barrel
b - Shift cable retainer
c - Retainer clip
4. Check the shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift the remote control to forward while turning the propeller shaft. If
the propeller shaft does not lock in gear, adjust the cable barrel closer
to the cable end guide.
b. Shift the remote control into neutral. If the propeller shaft does not turn
freely without drag, adjust the barrel away from the cable end guide.
Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift the remote control into reverse while turning the propeller shaft. If
the propeller shaft does not lock solidly in gear, adjust the barrel away
from the cable end guide. Repeat steps a through c.
d. Return the remote control handle to neutral. If the propeller shaft does
not turn freely without drag, adjust the barrel closer to the cable end
guide. Repeat steps a through d.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE CABLE
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift cable to the engine prior to attaching the throttle
cable.
1. Shift the remote control into the neutral position.
2. Attach the throttle cable to the throttle lever. Secure with a washer and
locknut. Tighten the locknut to the specified value.
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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Nylon washer
Locknut
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