
Reactor™ 40 Kicker Mercury EFI 
Installation Examples
You can use these photographic examples to help when following the 
instructions included with your Reactor 40 Kicker and Mercury EFI motor.
Removing the Tiller Lock
You must use caution when disassembling the motor to remove the tiller 
lock and installing the steering and throttle actuators. The provided photos 
are examples, and may not accurately represent your motor. For further 
information, you may need to consult your motor manufacturer for guidance. 
Garmin is not responsible for damage caused to your motor when removing 
the tiller lock or installing this product. 
NOTE: If your motor has a tiller lock 
the steering actuator. Remove the bolts 
NOTICE:
➊➊, it must be removed before installing 
➋➋ to access the tiller lock assembly.
Steering Actuator Installation Examples
Installing the Steering Actuator Bracket Between the Tiller Arm and Motor
Tiller Lock
Removing the Tiller Lock
Remove the tiller lock assembly ➌➌ before installing the linkage arm assembly.
Complete Steering Actuator Installation
Steering Actuator Spacer Stack Order 
April 2020    190-02451-25_0A    Printed in Taiwan
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Throttle Actuator Installation Examples
RPM Cable Installed on Spark Plug Cable Exterior
Complete Throttle Installation
NOTE: The existing linkage must be replaced with linkage from bag A ➊➊.  The 
existing tiller throttle linkage rod must be replaced with the new linkage rod 
in parts bag 4.
➋ ➋ 
Complete RPM Cable Installation
RPM Cable
NOTE: The RPM cable cannot be shortened. Excess RPM cable must be 
secured inside the cowling in a location that does not interfere with moving 
parts. 
April 2020    190-02451-25_0A    Printed in Taiwan
© 2020 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries