Steering Link Rod Fasteners - Mercury 60 Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

5. Turn the slow speed mixture screw slowly out until the engine starts to
load up or fire unevenly due to a rich mixture. Note the position of the
screw slot.
6. Set the slow speed mixture screw midway between the rich and lean
setting. When in doubt, set the mixture slightly rich rather than too lean.
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment
1. With boat tied securely to dock, start engine and allow it to warm up.
2. Shift the outboard into forward gear while maintaining idle speed.
3. Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain the recommended engine idle
speed. Refer to General Information ‑ Specifications.
High Speed Mixture Adjustment
The carburetor is equipped with a standard size high speed fixed jet that is
replaceable for operation at higher elevations. See an authorized dealer.

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the
engine must be fastened using special washer head bolt ("d" ‑ Part Number
10‑856680) and self‑locking nylon insert locknuts ("a" & "c" ‑ Part Number
11‑826709113). These locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts
(non‑locking) as they will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the link rod to
disengage.
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