Throttle Linkage Adjustment (Remote Control) - Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual

Timing, Synchronizing and Adjustments
14. Install the lower throttle rod to the throttle drum and the throttle arm.
15. Retain the lower throttle rod to the throttle arm with a plastic washer and cotter pin. Do not bend the cotter pin ends until all
the adjustments for the throttle is complete.
16. Rotate the tiller handle throttle grip to the WOT position.
17. Push on the throttle arm with a finger. The throttle arm should not move. Adjust the lower throttle rod joint to remove
throttle arm movement. When there is no throttle arm movement, secure the lower throttle rod to the throttle arm with the
cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin ends to retain the washer and lower throttle rod joint to the throttle arm.
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18. Return the tiller handle throttle grip to the idle position.
19. Ensure the throttle cam is not touching the roller on the throttle body.
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Throttle Linkage Adjustment (Remote Control)

1. Push the throttle arm to the WOT position. The throttle arm must contact the throttle arm stop to ensure the throttle linkage
is adjusted correctly.
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Lower throttle rod joint on
throttle arm
Upper throttle rod
Throttle cam
Throttle opener
Throttle arm
Throttle drum