Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual page 116

2. Attach the throttle cable to the throttle lever. Secure with a
washer and locknut. Tighten the locknut to the specified value.
a - Nylon washer
b - Locknut
Description
Throttle cable locknut "b"
3. Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle cable will
hold the idle stop screw against the stop.
b
a - Barrel sleeve
b - Cable barrel
c - Idle stop screw
4. Check the throttle cable adjustment as follows:
a. Shift the outboard into gear a few times to activate the
throttle linkage. Rotate the propeller shaft while shifting into
reverse.
b. Return the remote control to neutral.
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
a
a
b
or107
Nm lb. in.
Tighten then loosen 1/4 turn.
c
108
lb. ft.
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