Mercury Four Stroke User Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-888465 JUNE 2002 Page 1D-13
4. Place shift cable on the shift pin. Adjust cable barrel so it slips freely into the barrel holder.
5. Fasten cable to the shift pin with hairpin cotter.
c
d
c-Cable Barrel
d-Hair Pin Cotter
6. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift remote control into forward. The propeller shaft should be locked in gear. If not,
adjust the barrel closer to the cable end.
b. Shift remote control into neutral. The propeller shaft should turn freely without drag.
If not, adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift remote control into reverse while turning propeller. The propeller shaft should
be locked in gear. If not, adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a
through c.
d. Shift remote control back to neutral. The propeller shaft should turn freely without
drag. If not, adjust the barrel closer to the cable end. Repeat steps a through d.

Mercury Four Stroke Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) or Carbureted, depending on model
Starting System	Manual, Electric
Steering	Tiller, Remote
Alternator	Varies by model
Full Throttle RPM Range	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Gear Ratio	Varies by model
Warranty	Varies by region and model (e.g., 3 to 5 years)
Cylinders	1 - 6
Shaft Length	15", 20", 25"