Tiller Handle Installation - Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual

9. Adjust the friction knob to the desired setting.
a
a - Tiller handle grip screw
b - Grip
c - Friction knob
d - Throttle shaft bracket screw
e - Throttle shaft bracket

Tiller Handle Installation

1. Install the tiller handle and steering bracket into the opening in the bottom cowl. Secure the tiller handle to the bottom cowl
with two bolts and washers. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
b
Description
Steering bracket mounting bolt (M8 x 35) (2)
2. Install the throttle cable ends into the slots in the throttle drum.
IMPORTANT: Throttle cable "B" is pulled in the direction of the arrow when the grip is rotated from the "START" position to
the full throttle position.
NOTE: Loosen the throttle drum bolt slightly to aid in the installation of the throttle cable ends. Tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
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c
b
a
d
e
a - Tiller handle mounting bolt and washer (M8 x
35) (2)
b - Steering bracket
26018
Nm
15
Tiller Handle
26044
lb‑in. lb‑ft
132
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