1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 341Get this manual

TILLER HANDLE
Throttle CableLinkage Installation and Adjustment
Throttle Cables
SIDE SHIFT MODELS 1Rotate the tiller twist grip to full counterclockwise position
aWide Open Throttle Position 2Rotate pulley to align the pointer with the match mark on the bracket as shown below

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