1984-1986 Mercury Force 9.9 and 15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 80Get this manual
NOTE Reverse lock must allow engine to tilt up and must cam over lock bar when engine is tilted down 7Adjust link if neededABend link in middle with pliers so that bends are 38" to 12" (9.53 mm to 12.70 mm) apart
Make sure slits in bearing face to port side to avoid possible damage to king pin Figure 13
Do not pull link up away from swivel bracket white bending
8Recheck reverse lock systemALink must not touch swivel bracket
8 Reverse lock must lift up hiQh enough to allow engine to tilt ("release" position) CRelease lever must snap back to lock position when engine is lilted upDReverse lock must cam over lock bar when engine is tilted down in "runningposition