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DRIVE SYSTEM AND ENGINE INSTALLATION
4. Fasten the plastic tubing to the boat with two hose clips and 13 mm (1/2 in.) long screws.
5. Connect the plastic tubing to the bayonet fitting on the heat exchanger. Secure with the
provided tubing clamp.
NOTE: Use side cutters to compress the ring‑style clamps. Use standard pliers to install
spring‑tension clamps.
Cable Installation
Shift Cable Installation
IMPORTANT: Sterndrive unit propeller rotation is determined by the shift cable installation in the
remote control.
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Alpha ‑ If shift cable end guide moves in direction A when control lever is placed in FORWARD,
remote control is set up for RIGHT‑HAND (RH) propeller rotation.
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Alpha ‑ If shift cable end guide moves in direction B when control lever is placed in FORWARD,
remote control is set up for LEFT‑HAND (LH) propeller rotation.
IMPORTANT: When installing shift cables, ensure that cables are routed in such a way as to avoid
sharp bends and/or contact with moving parts. Do not fasten any items to shift cables.
Alpha Models
SHIFT CABLE TRAVEL
We recommend the use of a Quicksilver remote control and cable. Refer to Mercury Precision
Parts Accessories Guide for selection. However, if a control other than Quicksilver is to be used,
control must provide specified shift cable travel (at the shift plate end).
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b
a
d
c
a -
Recovery bottle and mounting
bracket
b -
Screws and flat washers
A
B
Arrow indicates direction of motion
b
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c -
Plastic tubing
d -
Tubing clamp
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