Mercury 75 OptiMax Owner's Manual page 128

4. Push in on the shift cable end until resistance is felt. Adjust
the cable barrel to attain distance measured in Step 3.
b
a - Shift cable end
b - Cable barrel
5. Place the cable barrel into the pocket. Fasten the cable with
locknut and flat washer.
a
a - Cable barrel
b - Locknut
c - Flat washer
6. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift the remote control into forward. The propeller shaft
should be locked in gear. If not, adjust the barrel closer to
the cable end.
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
a
23721
b
118
c
7736
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