Garmin Reactor Kicker Adapter Kit No. 7, For Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot, Select Mercury and Tohatsu EFI Outboards

Overview

The Garmin 010-12826-06 is Reactor Kicker Adapter Kit No. 7 for connecting a Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot throttle actuator to select Mercury and Tohatsu EFI outboards. It is a fit-specific adapter kit for kicker motor autopilot installations where the standard Reactor 40 Kicker core pack needs the correct linkage parts for the outboard throttle system.

This kit is not a complete autopilot system and it is not a universal engine adapter. It works with the Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot core pack and is used on compatible Mercury and Tohatsu EFI motors. The adapter focuses on the throttle actuator connection, while the steering actuator and its motor connection hardware are handled through the Reactor 40 Kicker core pack.

For anglers, trollers, and small-boat owners adding autopilot control to a kicker outboard, this adapter helps the throttle actuator pull the motor throttle lever through the correct linkage arrangement. It is the kind of part that matters most during installation, because the linkage geometry and idle adjustment need to match the engine layout.

Key features

• Connects a Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot throttle actuator to select Mercury and Tohatsu EFI outboards.
• Adapter Kit No. 7 configuration for installations that require this specific throttle linkage setup.
• Used for the throttle actuator connection only, with steering actuator hardware supplied through the Reactor 40 Kicker core pack.
• Supports installation of the throttle linkage, throttle cable bracket, motor throttle lever connection, and tiller throttle linkage rod arrangement.
• Includes hardware used during linkage assembly and cable securing, including the fastening and zip tie steps called for in the installation process.
• Installation includes final linkage and cable tension adjustment so the motor can return to idle correctly after the actuator is fitted.

Compatibility and fit

This adapter should be matched to the exact outboard before purchase. It is intended for select Mercury and Tohatsu EFI kicker motors, not every Mercury or Tohatsu outboard. Engine model, year, horsepower range, throttle layout, and the existing tiller linkage arrangement can affect whether this is the correct adapter.

The kit belongs in a Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot installation, so it should be considered alongside the core pack and the rest of the autopilot system, not as a stand-alone control device. It is most relevant when the boat already has, or is being fitted with, the Garmin kicker autopilot components needed for steering and throttle control.

Installation and setup

Installation centers on the throttle side of the outboard. The throttle actuator cable connects to the throttle linkage before the bracket is secured to the motor, then the cable is fixed to the throttle cable bracket. The existing manifold bolt is used for the bracket mounting point, and the tiller throttle linkage rod is replaced with the rod that matches the motor setup.

After the hardware is fitted, the throttle linkage must be adjusted so the engine idles correctly and returns to idle after throttle movement. This is a careful setup step, especially on fishing boats where kicker speed control is used for trolling. A marine installer familiar with the motor and the Reactor 40 Kicker system is the right person for the job when fit or linkage travel is uncertain.

Use cases on board

This adapter is a practical match for boats using a small EFI kicker outboard for trolling, slow-speed steering, or auxiliary propulsion with a Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker Autopilot. It is especially relevant on fishing boats where controlled throttle response and consistent low-speed operation are part of everyday use.

Because it is a mechanical adapter for the throttle actuator, its value is in fit and correct movement rather than electronics. Once installed and adjusted as part of the full autopilot system, it helps the kicker motor respond through the linkage path intended for compatible Mercury and Tohatsu EFI applications.

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