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Mercury 250 Pro XS OptiMax User Manual

Mercury 250 Pro XS OptiMax
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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
128 eng
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.
INSTALLING THE SHIFT CABLE - MODELS WITH 31.75 MM
(1-1/4 IN.) DIAMETER PROPELLER SHAFT
IMPORTANT: The shift cable is the first cable to move when the
remote control handle is moved out of neutral, so install/connect
it to the engine first.
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
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 - Forward position mark
2. Mark the reverse position as follows:
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a

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Mercury 250 Pro XS OptiMax Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model250 Pro XS OptiMax
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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