Mercury 135 Optimax - Stopping the Engine

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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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Table of Contents2
Transfer of Warranty5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada5
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada5
Warranty Information5
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)6
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)7
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion9
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions10
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
Installation23
Propeller Selection24
Trailering Boat/Outboard25
Transporting25
Gasoline Recommendations26
Oil Recommendation26
Fuel Additives26
Fuel Requirements26
Fuel and Oil26
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction27
Filling Remote Oil Tank27
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank27
Filling Fuel Tank27
Remote Control Features28
Warning System28
Features and Controls28
Power Trim and Tilt30
- Power Trim Operation31
- Shallow Water Operation33
- Auxiliary Tilt Switch33
Pre-Starting Check List34
Operating in Freezing Temperatures34
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water34
Operating at High Elevations34
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed34
Operation34
Engine Break-In Procedure35
Starting the Engine35
Gear Shifting37
Stopping the Engine38
Outboard Care39
EPA Emissions39
Maintenance39
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule40
Flushing the Cooling System40
Top Cowl Removal and Installation41
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl42
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation42
Fuel System42
Steering Link Rod Fasteners43
Fuse Replacement44
Corrosion Control Anode45
Battery Inspection45
Battery Information46
Propeller Replacement47
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement49
Compressor Air Intake Filter50
Alternator Belt Inspection50
Lubrication Points51
Gearcase Lubrication53
Submerged Outboard54
Storage Preparation55
Protecting Internal Engine Components55
Protecting External Outboard Components55
Gearcase55
Storage55
Positioning Outboard for Storage56
Battery Storage56
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine57
Engine will Not Start57
Engine Runs Erratically57
Performance Loss58
Battery will Not Hold Charge58
Local Repair Service59
Owner Service Assistance60

Mercury 135 Optimax - Stopping the Engine

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