Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 168

STERNDRIVE (MCM) MODELS
4. Install the cable end guide on the throttle lever, then push cable barrel end lightly toward
throttle lever end. This will place a slight preload on the shift cable to avoid slack in the
cable when moving remote control lever.
5. Adjust barrel on throttle cable to align with stud in anchor bracket. Ensure the hole in the
barrel positions the cable as shown.
6. Install the cable and secure with hardware as shown.
7. Tighten locknuts until they bottom and loosen 1/2 turn.
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8. Place remote control lever in full forward, wide open throttle (WOT) position.
9. Check to ensure throttle position sensor lever is contacting internal override spring. Be
certain that the cable is not causing the throttle position sensor to be over-pulled. Check
to ensure that remote control and cable are providing proper output.
10. Place remote control lever in NEUTRAL / IDLE position and, if necessary, readjust
throttle cable barrel.
11. Recheck that (when operated) throttle position sensor lever contacts internal override
spring, indicating WOT or 100% throttle position.
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a - Throttle Cable End Guide
b - Cable Barrel
c - Anchor Stud
d - Flat Washer and Locknut
e - Spacer (If Required)
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