Mercury 150 User Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT CABLE
To adjust the shift cable:
1. Align the shift cable end guide with the center mark as instructed in Locating the Center Point of
the Shift Cable.
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a
a - Center mark
2. Place the shift cable end guide on the anchor pin and adjust the cable barrel so that it slips freely
into the barrel holder.
3. Secure the shift cable with the shift cable retainer.
a
b
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a - Cable barrel b - Shift cable retainer
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.
5. Return the safety stop switch to the "RUN" position.

Mercury 150 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Horsepower	150 hp
Steering	Hydraulic
Shaft Length	20" / 25"
Starting	Electric
Weight	455 lbs (20"), 462 lbs (25")