Mercury Force 9.9, 15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 205Get this manual
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11 Install lock bar Secure handle to bar with spring pinInstall spring (A) in handleInsert lock bar assembly th rough holes in stern bracket from port side
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12Adjust reverse lock (A) Adjust reverse lock so that there is 0.15 0.03" (3.81 0.76 mm) clearance between top of lock bar and bottom edge of reverse lockSet reverse lock release lever intilt release" position0.15 (3.81 0.76 mm)