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Shift and Throttle Cable Installation
Lubricant, Sealant, Adhesives

Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.

80 SAE Engine Oil 30W Shift cable pivot points Obtain Locally
95 2-4-C with PTFE Cable guides and pivot points 92-802859A 1

Special Tools

Shift Cable Adjustment Tool 91‑12427
Attaches over the shift cable, and aids in proper shift cable adjustment at the
shift plate.
9186
Alpha Shift Cable Installation

Alpha Sterndrive Shift Cable Installation
IMPORTANT: Sterndrive unit propeller rotation is determined by the shift cable installation in the remote control.
• If the shift cable end guide moves in direction A when the control lever is placed in FORWARD, the remote control is set up
for RIGHT‑HAND (RH) propeller rotation.
• If the shift cable end guide moves in direction B when the control lever is placed in FORWARD, the remote control is set up
for LEFT‑HAND (LH) propeller rotation.

A

B 6614

Arrow indicates direction of motion

IMPORTANT: When installing shift cables, ensure that the cables are routed in such a way as to avoid sharp bends and/or
contact with moving parts. Do not fasten any items to shift the cables.
Shift Cable Travel
We recommend the use of a Quicksilver remote control and cable. Refer to Mercury Precision Parts Accessories Guide for
selection. However, if a control other than Quicksilver is to be used, control must provide specified shift cable travel (at the shift
plate end).
Description Specification
Shift cable travel 1 73 mm (2‑7/8 in.)–80 mm (3‑1/8 in.) 2

1 At the shift plate end
2 With a 6.8‑9 kg (15‑20 lb) load applied to the cable end guide
NOTE: On engines with Alpha drives, the measurement indicated above can be taken by installing the remote control shift
cable and using the shift assist assembly (provided) to place the proper load on the shift cable.

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