Mercury MERCRUISER Product Applications Manual

Instrumentation and Controls
Page 9A-18 90-863758060 AUGUST 2006
• On Velvet Drive models, the shift lever must be in the designated detent position for
each gear.
e
b
a
d
c
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Velvet Drive 5000 series (8 degree down angle shown, V-drive similar)
a - Transmission shift lever
b - Poppet ball must be centered in
this detent hole when left-hand
propeller shaft rotation is desired
c - Poppet ball must be centered in
this detent hole when right-hand
propeller shaft rotation is desired
d - Poppet ball must be centered in this
detent hole for neutral position
e - Install shift lever stud in this hole
when using quicksilver shift cables
• On ZF Marine (Hurth) transmissions, the shift lever must be against the stops for
forward and reverse, and in the centered detent position for neutral.
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b
a
Typical ZF Marine (Hurth) transmission shown
a - Shift lever b - Shift cable bracket

Mercury MERCRUISER Specifications

General

Number of Cylinders	4, 6, 8
Engine Type	Inboard/Outboard (Sterndrive)
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Cooling System	Water Cooled
Weight	Varies by model
Cylinder Configuration	Inline
Displacement Range	3.0L-8.2L