Mercury 135 Optimax - Page 4

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Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 23
Warning System...................................................................................................................................................23
Power Trim And Tilt..............................................................................................................................................25
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 29
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 29
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water..........................................................................................................29
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 29
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 29
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 30
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................................30
Gear Shifting.........................................................................................................................................................32
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................33
Maintenance
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................34
EPA Emissions.....................................................................................................................................................34
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 35
Flushing The Cooling System...............................................................................................................................35
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................36
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl.................................................................................................................................37
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation............................................................................................................ 37
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................37
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................38
Fuse Replacement...............................................................................................................................................39
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 40
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................40
Battery Information...............................................................................................................................................41
Propeller Replacement.........................................................................................................................................41
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement.............................................................................................................44
Compressor Air Intake Filter.................................................................................................................................45
Alternator Belt Inspection.....................................................................................................................................45
Lubrication Points.................................................................................................................................................46
Gearcase Lubrication...........................................................................................................................................48
Submerged Outboard...........................................................................................................................................50
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 51
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 51
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................52
Gearcase..............................................................................................................................................................52
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 52
Battery Storage.....................................................................................................................................................52