Mercury 8.1S Horizon, Product Applications Manual

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Instrumentation and Controls
90-863758060 AUGUST 2006 Page 9A-11
• Note 1: The BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at the instrument end. If installing on
a Mercury MerCruiser inboard, the BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at the engine
end, or it may be used for an accessory limited to 5 amperes. Power must be taken
from accessory panel connection. See
Note 2 .
• Note 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined
current draw of the primary station and secondary station must not exceed 40
amperes.
• Note 3: Connect the wires together using a screw, nut and sleeve. Apply liquid
neoprene to the connection to prevent corrosion.
• Note 4: Neutral start safety switch in the remote control is not used. The switch is
located on the transmission on inboard and ski models.
14-Pin Instrument Harness
12312
8
9
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1 - Connector to boat harness
2 - Trim (Sterndrive only)
3 - Tach
4 - Key on (+)
5 - Temp
6 - Oil
7 - Ground (–)
8 - Can (+) or spare
9 - Can (–) or spare
10 - 12V (+)