1986+ Mercury 6/8/9.9/10/15HP 2-stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 263Get this manual
THROTTLESHIFT LINKAGE (TILLER HANDLE SHIFT MODELS)
6Disassemble control platform
- Nuts (2) [Torque to 6.8 Nm60 lbin]Flatwashers (2)Primary throttle leverSpacer (long)Secondary gearSpacer (short)Gear shift leverControl platformBolts (2)Mount bolts [Torque to 6.8 Nm (60 lbin]
ReassemblyInstallation
1Install short spacer and long spacer into recesses of control platform2Lubricate spacers and area of platform traveled by gears with 2-4-C with Teflon3Install gear shift lever and secondary gear over spacers and lubricate gear teeth with 2-4-C with Teflon