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Mercury OptiMax 250 Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
90-888438 JUNE 2002 Page 1D-31
Throttle Cable
Installation
1. Position remote control into neutral.
2. Attach throttle cable to the throttle lever. Secure with washer and locknut.
a
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a-Washer and Locknut – Tighten locknut and back off 1/4 turn
3. Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle cable will hold the idle stop screw
against the stop.
a
b
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a-Cable Barrel – Adjust To Hold Idle Stop Screw Against Stop
b-Idle Stop Screw
4. Check throttle cable adjustment as follows:
a. Move throttle from idle to wide open several times to activate throttle linkage.
b. Return throttle to neutral. Place a thin piece of paper between idle adjustment screw
and idle stop. Adjustment is correct when the paper can be removed without tearing,
but has some drag on it. Readjust cable barrel if necessary.
IMPORTANT: The idle stop screw must be touching the stop.
a
b
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a-Idle Stop Screw b-Idle Stop
5. Lock the barrel holder in place with the cable latch.

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Mercury OptiMax 250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeV6
Horsepower250 hp
Gear Ratio1.75:1
Starting SystemElectric Start
Alternator60 Amp
Shaft Length20", 25"

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