Mercury 225 Manual page 144

INSTALLING THE THOTTLE CABLE - MODELS WITH 25.4
MM (1.0 IN.) DIAMETER PROPELLER SHAFT
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift cable to the engine prior to
attaching the throttle cable.
1. Shift the remote control into the neutral position.
2. Attach the throttle cable to the throttle lever. Secure with a
washer and locknut. Tighten the locknut to the specified
value.
Description
Throttle cable locknut "b"
3. Adjust the cable barrel so the installed throttle cable will hold
the idle stop screw against the stop.
b
a - Barrel sleeve
b - Cable barrel
c - Idle stop screw
4. Check the throttle cable adjustment as follows:
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
a -
b -
a
b
2678
a
Nylon washer
Locknut
Nm
Tighten, then loosen 1/4 turn
c
132
lb‑in. lb‑ft
28751
eng