Mercury 135 Optimax - Maintenance; Inspection And Maintenance Schedule

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OPERATION

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Stopping The Engine

Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral position. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

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Main Page

Declaration of Conformity1
Table of Contents3
Transfer of Warranty7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada7
Warranty Information7
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe, Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East and Africa8
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion9
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions11
Boater's Responsibilities12
Before Operating Your Outboard12
Boat Horsepower Capacity12
General Information12
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation13
Outboard Remote Control Models13
Remote Steering Notice13
Lanyard Stop Switch14
Protecting People in the Water15
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats16
Wave and Wake Jumping16
Impact with Underwater Hazards17
Exhaust Emissions18
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard19
Safe Boating Suggestions19
Recording Serial Number20
135/150/175 Optimax Specifications20
Component Identification22
Installing Outboard23
Propeller Selection23
Installation23
Trailering Boat/Outboard25
Transporting25
Fuel Recommendations26
Oil Recommendation26
Fuel and Oil26
Fuel Additives27
Fuel Requirements27
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction27
Filling Remote Oil Tank27
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank27
Filling Fuel Tank28
Remote Control Features29
Warning System29
Features and Controls29
Power Trim and Tilt31
- Operation32
- Operation33
- Operation34
Pre-Starting Check List35
Operating in Freezing Temperatures35
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water35
Operating at High Elevations35
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed35
Operation35
Engine Break-In Procedure36
Starting the Engine36
Gear Shifting38
Stopping the Engine39
Outboard Care40
EPA Emissions40
Maintenance40
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule41
Flushing the Cooling System41
Top Cowl Removal and Installation42
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl43
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation43
Fuel System43
Steering Link Rod Fasteners44
Fuse Replacement45
Corrosion Control Anode46
Battery Inspection46
Battery Information47
Propeller Replacement47
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement50
Compressor Air Intake Filter51
Alternator Belt Inspection51
Lubrication Points52
Gearcase Lubrication54
Submerged Outboard56
Storage Preparation57
Protecting Internal Engine Components57
Storage57
Protecting External Outboard Components58
Gearcase58
Positioning Outboard for Storage58
Battery Storage58
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine59
Performance Loss60
Local Repair Service61

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