Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 43Get this manual
Wiring Harness IMPORTANT: Warning Horn RequirementThe remote control or key switch assembly must be wired with warning hornTh is warning horn is used with the engine warning system1Route wiring harness into bottom cowl
Battery Cable Connections
SINGLE OUTBOARD
aRed Sleeve (Positive) Black Sleeve (Negative)Starting Battery
2Connect wiringPlace harness into the holder
DUAL OUTBOARD