{"product_id":"mercury-remote-control-8m0178530","title":"Mercury – MSC 4000 Side-Mount Remote Control - 8M0178530","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"58\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMercury – MSC 4000 Side-Mount Remote Control | 8M0178530\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"60\"\u003eThe Mercury MSC 4000 side-mount remote control is a clean, dependable choice for \u003cstrong data-end=\"157\" data-start=\"141\"\u003emanual-start\u003c\/strong\u003e outboards when you want simple throttle and shift control at the helm. Built for compact consoles and small-boat rigs, it delivers smooth lever action and a comfortable \u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"327\"\u003esoft-grip handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for confident control underway and around the dock. It can be mounted on \u003cstrong data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eport or starboard\u003c\/strong\u003e to match your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"489\"\u003eManual-Start Application\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for manual-start outboard models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"566\"\u003ePort or Starboard Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flexible installation for different console setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eSoft-Grip Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Comfortable feel for everyday operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"721\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eControl Only\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eDoes not include switches or harness\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eCable Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Requires \u003cstrong data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"818\"\u003eGeneration I (Gen I) control cables\u003c\/strong\u003e for proper connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"886\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"919\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner \u003cstrong data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"937\"\u003e4 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"948\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner \u003cstrong data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e5 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"977\"\u003eFits select \u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eMercury and Mariner 2-cylinder outboards from 8 hp to 55 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eSwitches and harness are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eGen I control cables\u003c\/strong\u003e for correct fit and function.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"7\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"9\"\u003e1) What engines does the MSC 4000 side-mount control fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"73\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eIt fits \u003cstrong data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"81\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner 4 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"135\" data-start=\"109\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner 5 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e, and select \u003cstrong data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eMercury\/Mariner 2-cylinder outboards from 8 hp to 55 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e that are \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"217\"\u003emanual-start\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e2) Does this control include the wiring harness or switches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eNo. This is the control box only and \u003cstrong data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"340\"\u003edoes not include switches or a harness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e3) What control cables do I need with part number 8M0178530?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"449\"\u003eYou must use \u003cstrong data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eGeneration I (Gen I) control cables\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using a different cable generation can cause fitment and operation issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e4) Can it be mounted on either side of the boat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eYes. 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