1987-1993 Mercury Mariner Outboards 70/75/80/90/100/115HP 3 and 4-cylinder Factory Service Manual, Page 363Get this manual
Normal Service Every 50 hrsof operation or 60 days (whichever comes first) Severe Service Every 25 hrsof operation or 30 days (whichever comes first) Operation in salt water area is considered "Severe Service
Remote Control Installation
Shift Cable Installation and Adjustment to Engine
IMPORTANT: Install control cables to remote control and mount remote control BEFORE attaching control cables to engine
1Carefully check steering system components for wearReplace worn parts2Check steering system fasteners to be sure that they are torqued to correct specificationsRide-Guide steering cables are lubricated at the factory and require no additional lubrication at initial installation
NOTE: Attach shift cable to engine firstShift cable is the first cable to move when remote control handle is advanced from neutral position toward in-gear positionIf remote control has neutral lock release, secure the release in the depressed position using piece of tape, as shownNow you can locate the true neutral detent
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