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CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

90-8M0197051 eng APRIL 2022

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3. Tighten the cable fastener screws to the specified torque.

a -

Small spacer

b -

Screw

c -

Shift cable

d -

Throttle cable

e -

Large spacer

Description

Where Used

Part No.

Loctite 271 Threadlocker

Control cable fastener screw threads

92-809819

Description

lb‑in.

lb‑ft

Control cable fastener screws

2.8

–

4. After installing the control cables, secure the back plate with five screws and the washer. Tighten the screws to the

specified torque.

a -

Back plate

b -

Washer

c -

Screw (5)

Description

lb‑in.

lb‑ft

Back plate screws (5)

–

17555

17557

Summary of Contents for 73012

Page 1: ... Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service manual for component removal and installation instructions NOTE After completing installation place these instructions with the product for the owner s future use Components Contained in Kit 73012 Mechanical console remote control Parts Bag Qty Description Part Number 2 Mounting bracket 8M0059444 2 Screw 10 32 X 2 25 pan head 89044 2 Locknut ...

Page 2: ...r out of gear unless the engine speed is at idle Shifting at higher than engine idle speed could cause damage to the gearcase Do not shift into reverse when the forward motion of the boat is greater than a no wake speed Shifting into reverse at higher boat speeds could cause the engine to stall and in some situations this could cause water to be drawn into the cylinders resulting in severe engine ...

Page 3: ... is preset from the factory However it can be adjusted Use an 11 32 in nut driver or socket wrench to carefully adjust the control handle friction To increase friction turn the adjusting nut clockwise To decrease friction turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise IMPORTANT Control handle friction is necessary for proper mechanical control operation Insufficient friction may cause undesirable control...

Page 4: ...the control handle retaining bolt Tighten to the specified torque Description Nm lb in lb ft Control handle retaining bolt 17 150 2 Before installing the back cover check the throttle cable and shift cable retaining screws to ensure they are secure 3 Ensure the back cover screws are securely tightened 4 Before the remote control is securely fastened verify the control cables and the control wiring...

Page 5: ...ntrol cables and control cable movement Refer to the required mounting clearances IMPORTANT Allow sufficient clearance for the handle movement to avoid interference with boat components or other accessories Ensure the control handle clears the dash seats steering wheel and any other obstructions when rotating the control handle 1 Remove the cutout template page located at the end of these installa...

Page 6: ...f a common flange head type screw 4 Drill and cut the mounting area as directed on the cutout template 48857 88 9 mm 3 1 2 in 67 3 mm 2 21 32 in 48858 5 The control module can be rotated 8 from perpendicular relative to the remote control mounting surface An 8 undercut must be made to the mounting location to allow for adequate clearance for the control module 6 After cutting out the mounting area...

Page 7: ...above 4 2 3 2 Mercury outboards counterrotation gearcase 3 0L EFI OptiMax S N 1B752547 and above 4 2 3 2 Mercury 3 0L outboards with Torque Master gearcase S N 1B973743 and below 4 2 3 2 Mercury 3 0L outboards with Torque Master II gearcase S N 1B973744 and above 4 2 3 2 115 150hp FourStroke 4 2 3 2 V8 V6 Four Stroke Verado SeaPro and Pro XS Models 4 2 3 2 1 Remove the one bolt securing the back p...

Page 8: ...ing in serious injury or death Install all control components properly IMPORTANT Threads of the control cable fastener screws contain a threadlocker Additional threadlocker should not be applied during the original installation If the screws are installed and then removed for any reason apply an appropriate amount of Loctite 271 Threadlocker on the screw threads and tighten to the specified torque...

Page 9: ...spacer Description Where Used Part No Loctite 271 Threadlocker Control cable fastener screw threads 92 809819 Description Nm lb in lb ft Control cable fastener screws 2 8 25 4 After installing the control cables secure the back plate with five screws and the washer Tighten the screws to the specified torque a Back plate b Washer c Screw 5 Description Nm lb in lb ft Back plate screws 5 2 18 17555 7...

Page 10: ...ts Do not tighten the screws at this time a Screw 2 57 mm 2 0 in b Mounting bracket 2 c Locknut 2 3 Place the control module assembly in the mounting cutout and select the desired angle of the control handle relative to the mounting surface The maximum angle is 8 from perpendicular After the angle of the handle is selected secure the mounting brackets with the screws and locknuts Tighten the screw...

Page 11: ...e trim harness so that the harness is positioned to the forward side of the control module housing 5 Install a cable tie clip over the red tape on the control handle trim harness as shown in the following picture Install the slotted head binder screw through the clip and tighten the screw securely Correct cable tie clip position Incorrect cable tie clip position a Cable tie clip b Slotted binder h...

Page 12: ...ip orientation is correct Correct harness routing Incorrect harness routing pinch point a Correct harness routing b Incorrect harness routing pinch point 7 Secure the remote control module assembly to the console with four mounting screws 38 mm 1 5 in Tighten the screws securely IMPORTANT Ensure the trim switch wire harness has enough slack so that it will move freely with the full range of the co...

Page 13: ...ontrol module and align the tab in the spacer with the slot in the module 74658 9 Hook the rear of the cover into the base and fasten the front of the cover to the base with a screw Tighten the screw securely a Cover b Screw 10 Connect the remote control neutral start safety switch leads to the correct wire connections Refer to Wiring Diagrams a b 48834 ...

Page 14: ... injury or death Never operate a boat that does not have a neutral safety protection device a Neutral start safety switch leads b Wire connections Wire Color Code Abbreviations Wire Color Abbreviations BLK Black BLU Blue BRN Brown GRY or GRA Gray GRN Green ORN or ORG Orange PNK Pink PPL or PUR Purple RED Red TAN Tan WHT White YEL Yellow LT or LIT Light DK or DRK Dark a b 48849 ...

Page 15: ... 2022 Mercury Marine Page 15 19 Wiring Diagrams Single Outboard and MerCruiser Diesel Models a 14 pin connector b Ignition key switch c Lanyard connection d Power trim connector e Neutral start safety switch leads f Analog gauge harness a b c d e f RUN OFF YEL RED YEL RED 72993 ...

Page 16: ...e l Trim pump connection m Helm trim connector n Trim pump o Ground p Up solenoid q Down solenoid r 20 amp fuse s Trailer up t Trim up 72853 YEL RED YEL RED A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S PPL BLK BLK GRN WHT ORN GRA RED YEL WHT ORN PNK BRN PNK BLK BLK GRN BLK GRN WHT RED LT BLU WHT BLK BRN PNK ORN PNK WHT ORN BLK GRN PPL BLK PPL BLK GRA RED BLK GRN BLK GRN PPL BLK YEL WHT GRN BLK BLU BLK RED RED ...

Page 17: ...ive Models a 20 amp fuse b Ground bolt floor mount c UP solenoid d DOWN solenoid e 110 amp fuse f Y harness optional g Neutral switch to instrument wiring harness h Transom harness BLK BLU WHT GRN WHT GRN WHT GRN WHT BLU WHT BLU WHT YEL RED YEL RED BLU WHT PPL WHT GRN WHT RED PPL BLU WHT PPL WHT BLK RED RED PPL RED BLK b c a f g d e h 73373 ...

Page 18: ...peed NOTICE Failure to rotate the propeller shaft when shifting gears or forcing the shift mechanism while the engine is not operating can result in product damage If you must shift gears with the engine off manually rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate direction 5 Throttle only button Allows the engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine This is done by disengaging the shift...

Page 19: ...e OptiMax Pro XS Quicksilver SeaCore Skyhook SmartCraft Sport Jet Verado VesselView Zero Effort Zeus 1 On the Water and We re Driven to Win are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Mercury Product Protection is a registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation All other marks are the property of their respective owners W6250 Pioneer Road Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 90 8M0197051 eng APRIL ...

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