Mercury 225 Manual page 143

3. Secure the shift cable to the anchor pin with a nylon washer
and locknut. Tighten the locknut to the specified value.
a
b
a - Cable barrel
b - Cable latch
c - Locknut
d - Nylon washer
Description
Shift cable locknut
4. Check the shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift the remote control to forward while turning the
propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft does not lock in gear,
adjust the cable barrel closer to the cable end guide.
b. Shift the remote control into neutral. If the propeller shaft
does not turn freely without drag, adjust the barrel away
from the cable end guide. Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift the remote control into reverse while turning the
propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft does not lock solidly
in gear, adjust the barrel away from the cable end guide.
Repeat steps a through c.
d. Return the remote control handle to neutral. If the
propeller shaft does not turn freely without drag, adjust
the barrel closer to the cable end guide. Repeat steps a
through d.
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c
d
2677
Nm
Tighten, then loosen 1/4 turn
131
lb‑in. lb‑ft