1986+ Mercury 6/8/9.9/10/15HP 2-stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 49Get this manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
4Install cable ties on control cables
NOTE: Cable ties will prevent retainers from slipping off cables whenever cables are removed from engine5Place end of control cables on anchor pins and lock in place with retainers
aCable tiePin SHIFT CABLE INSTALLATION 1If remote control has NEUTRAL lock release, secure the release in the depressed position using piece of tapeThe true NEUTRAL detent can now be located

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