Mercury 135 Optimax User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Operation
Pre‑Starting Check List.........................................................................................................................27
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 27
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 27
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................27
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................... 28
Engine Break‑in Procedure...................................................................................................................28
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................28
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 31
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................31
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 32
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 32
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................ 32
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 33
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl.................................................................................................................34
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation............................................................................................. 35
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 35
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 36
Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................37
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................................................................................38
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................38
Battery Information...............................................................................................................................39
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 40
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................. 42
Compressor Air Intake Filter.................................................................................................................43
Alternator Belt Inspection......................................................................................................................44
Lubrication Points.................................................................................................................................44
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................47
Submerged Outboard...........................................................................................................................48
Storage
Storage Preparation..............................................................................................................................49
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 49
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 50
Gearcase..............................................................................................................................................50
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................ 50
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine............................................................................................... 51
Engine Will Not Start.............................................................................................................................51
Engine Runs Erratically........................................................................................................................51
Performance Loss.................................................................................................................................52
Battery Will Not Hold Charge................................................................................................................ 52

Mercury 135 Optimax Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	135 Optimax
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English