Mercury 200 User Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
102
Locating the Center Point of the Shift Cable
IMPORTANT: Locate the center point of the slack or lost motion
that exists in the shift cable for proper adjustment of the shift cable.
1. Mark the forward position as follows:
a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward
and advance the handle to the full speed position. Ensure
that the throttle control lever is touching the throttle control
lever stop screw.
b. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral detent position.
c. Place a mark on the shift cable against the cable end guide.
a
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a - Forward position mark
2. Mark the reverse position as follows:
a. Move the remote control handle into reverse and advance
the handle to the full speed position. Ensure that the throttle
control lever is touching the throttle control lever stop
screw.
b. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral detent position.
c. Place a mark on the shift cable against the cable end guide.
a
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a - Reverse position mark

Mercury 200 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Displacement	3.0L (181 cubic inches)
Horsepower	200 HP
Alternator Output	60-amp
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Steering	Hydraulic
Weight	505 lbs (20" shaft), 515 lbs (25" shaft)
Starting System	Electric