1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 73Get this manual
IGNITION
FRONT BRACKET INSTALLATION 1Route the wiring harness from the rectifierregulator out the side above the lower mounting boltsIMPORTANT: To prevent interference between the rectifierregulator wiring harness and shift linkage, route the wiring harness out sideways above the lower mounting bolts as shown2Install the front bracket with four bolts3Refer to Section Part for wiring diagrams