Mercury 135 Optimax Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE
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• Tilt Support Lever - Lubricate through fitting.
b
ob00683
a
a - Swivel bracket b - Tilt support lever
• Tilt Tube - Lubricate through fitting.
ob00684
!
WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding
lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A
hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
• Steering Cable - Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable end into the outboard tilt tube.
Lubricate through fitting.
a
b
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a - Fitting b - Cable end
4. Lubricate the following with Light Weight Oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points - Lubricate pivot points.

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