Mercury 4000 MPC GEN 2 User Manual

4000 MPC GEN 2 PISTOL GRIP REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Remove the screws securing the back plate to the control module.
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a
c
b
a - Back plate
b - Washer
c - Screw (5)
IMPORTANT: Determine the type of drive unit rotation the cable is installed onto. The
shift cable must be correctly installed at the remote control assembly for the appropriate
drive unit rotation; standard rotation or counter rotation.
NOTE: For Bravo Three, Blackhawk drive, and for outboard models 3.0 Liter EFI GEN
2, OptiMax GEN 2 units, refer to the instructions for standard rotation control cable
installation.
2. Mercury MerCruiser models standard rotation ‑ The control cable must be installed
in the remote control so the cable end will move in the direction of X when the shift
handle is placed in the forward position.
3. Mercury MerCruiser models counter rotation ‑ The control cable must be installed
in the remote control so the cable end will move in the direction of Y when the shift
handle is placed in the forward position.
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X
Y
Direction of arrow (viewed at shift plate)
Mercury MerCruiser Models Standard Rotation Counter Rotation
Starboard Mount Mechanical Control
Anchor Attaching Location Anchor Attaching Location
Shift Cable Throttle Cable Shift Cable Throttle Cable
Direction of arrow X X Y X
Lever number 4 2 3 2
TYPICAL SHIFT AND THROTTLE CABLE INSTALLATION, OUTBOARD AND MERCURY
MERCRUISER
!
WARNING
Improper installation can result in sudden, unexpected loss of throttle and shift control,
resulting in serious injury or death. Install all control components properly.

Mercury 4000 MPC GEN 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	4000 MPC GEN 2
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English