Mercury – Non Power Trim Remote Control, Push Throttle Handle | Remote Control and Rigging | 8M0178528

Overview

When you run small outboards all day, you really notice the controls that feel honest and simple. This remote gives you that straightforward, mechanical connection between your hand and the engine, with no extra electronics getting in the way. The handle travel is predictable, so easing into gear or backing away from the dock feels calm instead of twitchy. It is the kind of setup you appreciate on chilly early mornings and tired runs home, when you just want the boat to behave.

Key Features

• Non Power Trim Handle – Keeps the control layout simple for engines without hydraulic trim.
• Fifteen Foot Harness – Reaches cleanly from helm to engine on most smaller boats without extra joints.
• No Warning Horn Circuit – Provides a basic, uncluttered control head for straightforward installations.
• Push Throttle Cable Operation – Uses a push style throttle movement matched to specific Mercury control cables.

Engine & Boat Compatibility

• Mercury and Mariner twenty and twenty five horsepower outboards.
• Mechanical remote control system.
• Push throttle cable rigging.
• Generation One control cable series.

Performance & Practical Benefits

On the water, this control feels smooth and steady, with a clear detent as you slide into gear. Throttle movement is predictable, which makes it easier to hold a slow, clean trolling speed or ease the boat onto the trailer without drama. The long harness helps keep the rigging natural and tidy, so you do not have to fight tight bends or crowded junctions in the rigging tube. Overall, it is a practical control that fades into the background and lets you focus on wind, waves, and where you are headed.

Why Buy OEM

Original Mercury controls are matched to the travel and feel the factory designed into these engines. That means cleaner communication between handle and gearcase, fewer surprises over time, and hardware that is built to survive years of vibration and weather. Most boaters who have chased shifting problems eventually come back to original Mercury equipment for that reason.

FAQ

Q1: How do I know it is time to replace my existing remote control?

If the handle feels loose, gritty, or slow to return, or you have to fight it to get into or out of gear, the control is usually worn enough that replacement makes sense.

Q2: Does this remote control need any special calibration after installation?

You mainly need careful cable adjustment and full shift checks at the engine according to the service manual; there is no electronic calibration step.

Q3: How does this control hold up in saltwater use?

With a good mounting location, regular rinsing, and occasional lubrication of the cables, it gives steady, reliable service in coastal conditions.

Q4: What should a boat owner pay attention to during installation?

Make sure the mounting surface is solid, route the harness and cables with smooth bends, and verify that the throttle and shift levers at the engine reach their full travel without binding.

Q5: What kind of behavior warns that the control may be starting to fail?

You might notice stiff motion, popping or snapping sounds from inside the box, or difficulty finding neutral cleanly, all of which point toward worn internal parts.