Acceleration Cable - Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual

Tiller Handle
9. Ensure the gap between the tab on the throttle drum and the edge of the notch on the throttle opener is within specification.
c
Deceleration cable adjustment
a - Throttle opener
b - Throttle drum
c - Gap measurement
Gap measurement
Throttle drum/throttle opener

Acceleration Cable

1. Rotate the grip to the WOT position.
2. Loosen the acceleration cable jam nuts.
3. Pull the outer cable jacket in the direction of the arrow.
4. Tighten the acceleration cable jam nuts.
5. Gently push the inner wire. The wire should deflect approximately 1 mm (0.040 in.).
6. The carburetor throttle actuator lever should contact the throttle stop.
c
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a
b
b
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0.5–1.0 mm (0.020–0.040 in.)
Acceleration cable adjustment
a - Acceleration throttle cable
b - Carburetor throttle actuator lever
c - Throttle stop
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90-8M0065421 NOVEMBER 2012