2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 453Get this manual
NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Gear Housing Installation
Gear Housing Installation
WARNING
Disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads before installing gear housing onto driveshaft housing1Position shift linkage into forward gear positionModels 5060 (4-Stroke)
Models 60 (2-Stroke)
Remote Control Model Shown (5060 4-Stroke)Shift LeverShift Block 2Tilt engine to full "Up" positionEngage tilt lock lever3Shift gear housing into neutralPropeller shaft will rotate freely in either direction4Install water tube seal, spacer and shift shaft coupler95 74