1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 127Get this manual

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7Turn idle speed screw in (clockwise) until it touches the throttle shaft arm, then turn an additional 12 turn for initial setting

a-Idle Speed Screw b-Throttle Shaft Arm

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