Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke, Service Manual

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Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Idle exhaust port cover screws 6.0 53.1 –
Powerhead/Midsection Assembly Separation
Several procedures require the separation of the powerhead/midsection assembly from the clamp/swivel bracket assembly.
Refer to the following procedures as required.
Remote Control Throttle and Shift Cables
The throttle and shift cables must be removed before the powerhead/midsection assembly can be separated from the clamp/
swivel bracket assembly.
1. Remove the bow‑tie retainers and washers from the throttle and shift cables.
a - Bow‑tie retainer
b - Flat washer
c - Throttle cable
d - Cable barrel
a
b
c
d
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a - Bow‑tie retainer
b - Flat washer
c - Shift cable
d - Cable barrel
a
b
c
d
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2. Remove the screw from the cable barrel retainer, and remove the throttle and shift cables.
a - Cable barrel retainer
b - Screw
Removal
1. For tiller handle models, remove the tiller handle. Refer to
Section 7B
‑
Tiller Handle Removal
.
2. Completely remove both driveshaft housing covers. Refer to
Driveshaft Housing Covers
.
3. For electric start models, remove the starter motor. Refer to
Section 2B
‑
Starter Motor Removal
.
4. Remove the upper shift shaft:
a
b
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Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
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