Shift Cable Adjustment - Mercury Optimax 250 Service Manual

Shift Cable Adjustment

IMPORTANT: The shift cable MUST BE properly adjusted. The shift cable is adjusted
so that the reverse gate is not pre-loaded against either the forward or reverse stop.
Pre-load in either position may cause failure of the stop and/or premature wear of the
shift cable or control box components. It may also cause stiffness of the throttle con-
trol.
1. Thread the cable barrel onto the shift cable.
a -
2. Use a de-greaser and clean off all oil film from the area shown on the shift cable.
NOTE: Removing the oil film from the shift cable is necessary to prevent the bellows from
sliding on the cable.
a -
3. Slide the bellows over the shift cable end. Position and install the bellows onto the cable
conduit as shown. Fasten ends with clamp and sta-strap.
a -
b -
c -
90-888438 JUNE 2002
a
Cable Barrel
a
Remove Oil Film From This Area
c
1 in. (25.4 mm)
Bellows
Clamp
Sta-Strap
b
a
INSTALLATION
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