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Mercury 225 EFI User Manual

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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6A-47
Forward Gear Bearing Cup
INSTALLATION
Forward Gear Backlash – .017 in. to .028 in. (0.43mm to 0.71mm)
NOTE: If the forward gear, forward gear bearing and cup, or gear housing were not re-
placed, install the same quantity of shims that were taken out when cup was removed.
If the forward gear, forward gear bearing/cup, or gear housing were replaced, install 0.020
in. (0.51mm) of shims.
NOTE: If backlash has already been checked and it was determined that it needs to be
adjusted, (see Checking Forward Gear Backlash), adding or subtracting 0.001 in.
(0.03mm) shims will change
the gear backlash by the same amount.
Example 1 (if backlash is too high)
(Subtract):
.040 in.
.018 in.
.022 in.
(1.02 mm)
(0.46 mm)
(0.56 mm)
Example 2 (if backlash is too low)
.010 in.
.008 in.
(0.25 mm)
(0.30 mm)
If Forward Backlash Checks:
Add This Quantity of Shims:
Backlash Checks:
Subtract this Quantity of
Shims:
Provides Backlash of 0.018
(0.46 mm)
Provides Backlash of 0.018
(0.46 mm)
1. Lubricate the bore into which the forward gear bearing cup is to be installed with Pre-
mium Gear Lubricant.
2. Place the shim(s) into forward bore of gear housing.

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Mercury 225 EFI Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeV6
Horsepower225 hp
SteeringRemote
Fuel Induction SystemElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Alternator Output60 Amp
Shaft Length20", 25"
Weight505 lbs
Full Throttle RPM Range5000-5800

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