Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 312Get this manual
Remote Control Installation (Electric Start Models) IMPORTANT: Install control cables to remote control and mount remote control before attaching control cables to engineInstall throttle and shift cables to remote control and mount remote control as outlined in the "Installation Instructions" which accompany the remote control
5Place end of shift cable on shift actuator peg and secure with cable retainer6Check shift cable adjustment as follows: aShift remote control into forward gearNow, check prop shaftThe shaft should not be able to turn counterclockwiseIf it does, adjust brass barrel closer to cable end guidebShift remote control into neutralThe prop shaft now should turn freely without dragIf not, adjust brass barrel away from cable end guideRepeat steps and bcShift remote control into reverse as the prop shaft is rotated by handThe prop shaft should not be able to turn in either direction If it does, adjust brass barrel away from cable end guideRepeat steps thru cdShift remote control into neutralThe prop shaft should turn freely without drag If not, adjust cable barrel closer to cable end guideRepeat steps thru d