1984-1986 Mercury Force 9.9 and 15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 80Get this manual
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NOTE Reverse lock must allow engine to tilt up and must cam over lock bar when engine is tilted down 7 Adjust link if neededABend link in middle with pliers so that bends are 38" to 12" (9.53 mm to 12