Mercury Mariner Service Manual 6, 8, 9.9 210CC Sailpower, Page 136Get this manual
Shift and Throttle Cable Installation to Engine 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 controlNOTE: Attach shift cable to engine firstShift cable is the first cable to move when remote control handle is advanced from neutral position toward in-gear position Refer toQuicksilver Accessories Guide" to determine correct length of remote control cables
1Push cable retainer (a) onto control cables, so that the pointed ends are on the top side of hole, as shown in top view2Rotate cable retainer 90, to position end of retainer over hole, as shown in lower drawing