Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 320Get this manual
gInstall throttle handle to tiller handleAlign "IDLE" on throttle handle with arrow on tiller handle without moving drive rodRecheck throttle cable length 7Install conduit (a) to tiller handleTurn conduit in until bottomed out on tiller handle, then back off one turn
8Reinstall cable guide to throttle cable
IMPORTANT: If 15-78 in(40.3cm) measurement is not attained following throttle cable installation, repeat steps a-g6Install washer, nut and end cap to throttle gripTighten nut snuggly allowing grip to turn freely25277