a. Verify the drive angle (use instrumentation or look at the drive).
b. If the drive is turned left (
a
), shift into reverse gear. If the drive is
turned right (
b
) shift into forward gear.
Top-down view from boat
a -
Drive turned left, shift
into reverse gear
b -
Drive turned right, shift
into forward gear
c. With the engine in gear at idle, apply a very brief 1/2‑ to full‑throttle
application, then immediately return the control to idle.
d. Verify the location of the drive. Repeat the brief throttle applications as
necessary to turn the drive to the desired steering angle.
NOTE: The engine can be operated at idle with the bypass lever in the up
position. Push the bypass lever down if above‑idle speed is needed.
5. Return to port immediately.
6. Turn off the engine and push down on the bypass lever to close the valve.
Secure the lever with the pin.
a -
Push lever down
b -
Install pin
7. Contact an authorized Mercury Marine dealer for service.
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b
a
b
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