Mercury 125 OptiMax - Maintenance; Outboard Care; Selecting Replacement Parts for Your Outboard; EPA Emissions Regulations

Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 73
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 73
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 74
Flushing the Cooling System ........................................................................... 77
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 77
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl............................................................................. 78
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation......................................................... 78
Side Panel Removal and Installation................................................................ 79
OIl Injection System.......................................................................................... 80
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 83
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 85
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................86
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 87
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 87
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 88
Battery Information (All Batteries Including DTS)............................................. 88
Propellers..........................................................................................................89
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................92
Compressor Air Intake Filter............................................................................. 94
Alternator Belt Inspection..................................................................................95
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 95
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 97
Checking Power Trim Fluid...............................................................................99
Gearcase Lubrication......................................................................................100
Storage
Storage Preparation........................................................................................102
Fuel System.................................................................................................... 102
Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 104
Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 104
Gearcase........................................................................................................ 104
Jet Drive..........................................................................................................104
Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 104
Battery Storage............................................................................................... 105
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