Mercury Force 9.9, 15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 37Get this manual
4 Install carburetor Position carburetor on power headSecure with two nuts (A)Install throttle link shaft Slide shaft (A) through carburetorInstall washer and retainer (8)Install prime hose (C) to carburetorIn stall chokewarm-up rod Position rod (A) in choke shaftSecure rod retainer (8)