1987-1993 Mercury Mariner Outboards 70/75/80/90/100/115HP 3 and 4-cylinder Factory Service Manual, Page 364Get this manual
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3 Adjust cable barrel to attain the same length between cable barrel and hole in end of cable guide as exists between barrel retainer and shift actuator stud, with slight preload toward reverse4 Place