2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 66Get this manual
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
Throttle Cable Installation
1Position remote control into neutral
2Fit throttle cable through rubber grommet
3Install throttle cable with retainer pinLock retainer pin in place4Adjust the throttle cable barrel until 116 in(1.6 mm) gap exists between the oval shaped boss and the cam116 in(1.6 mm)