Mercury 25 EFI FourStroke User Manual page 157

c. Make a center mark ("c"), midway between marks ("a"
and "b"). Align the cable end guide with this center mark
when installing cable to the engine.
2. Ensure the engine is in neutral.
3. Ensure the control box is in neutral.
4. Install the shift cable on shift actuating lever. Secure with
washer and cotter pin retainer. Adjust cable barrel so the
center mark on the cable guide is in alignment when the
shift cable barrel is in the barrel support in the cowl.
a - Center mark on cable guide
b - First mark on cable guide
5. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
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a
b
c
a
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c
b
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