Mercury 135 Optimax Operation And Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
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2. Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type fuel tanks.
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3. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.
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4. Set the lanyard stop switch to "RUN" position. Refer to General Information - Lanyard Stop Switch.
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5. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
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6. For initial start of a new engine or for an engine that ran out of fuel, or was drained of fuel, the fuel system
should be filled as follows:
a. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb until it feels firm.
b. Turn the ignition key switch to the "ON" position for three seconds. This operates the electric fuel pump.
c. Turn the ignition key switch back to the "OFF" position, and squeeze the primer bulb again until it feels
firm. Turn the ignition key switch to the "ON" position again for three seconds. Continue this procedure
until the fuel line primer bulb stays firm.
7. Do not advance the neutral fast idle speed feature on the remote control for starting.

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