Mercury 135 Optimax Operation And Maintenance Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 24
Warning System................................................................................................................................................... 24
Power Trim And Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 30
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 30
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 30
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 31
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................................31
Gear Shifting.........................................................................................................................................................33
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................ 34
Maintenance
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................35
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 36
Flushing The Cooling System...............................................................................................................................36
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................37
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl................................................................................................................................. 38
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation............................................................................................................ 38
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................38
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 39
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................... 40
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 41
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................41
Battery Information............................................................................................................................................... 42
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 43
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 45
Compressor Air Intake Filter.................................................................................................................................46
Alternator Belt Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 46
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 47
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 49
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 50
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 51
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 51
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................51
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 51
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 52
Battery Storage.....................................................................................................................................................52

Mercury 135 Optimax Specifications

General

Starting	Electric
Exhaust	Through Prop
Horsepower	135 HP
Fuel Induction System	Direct Fuel Injection
Alternator Amp	60 Amp
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Full Throttle RPM	5250-5750
Steering	Hydraulic