1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 236Get this manual
CADJUSTING SPEED CONTROL CABLE 1Line up mark (A) on throttle cam with throttle shaft roller (8)Turn throttle all the way clockwise Make sure idle stop screw (A) is turned all the way backAdjust retainer (A) on speed control cable so that it lines up with stud (8) when bearing (C) is lined up with stator plate connection (D)