Mercury 135 Optimax User Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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Propeller Installation
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a
propeller installed. Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage
the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from starting.
1. Flo-Torq I Drive Hub Propellers - Install forward thrust hub, propeller, continuity washer, rear thrust
hub, propeller nut retainer, and propeller nut onto the shaft.
a
b
c
d
e
f
26908
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut retainer
c - Rear thrust hub
d - Continuity washer
e - Propeller
f - Forward thrust hub
2. Flo-Torq II Drive Hub Propellers - Install forward thrust hub, replaceable drive sleeve, propeller,
thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and propeller nut onto the shaft.
a
b
c
d
e
f
26941
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut retainer
c - Rear thrust hub
d - Propeller
e - Replaceable drive sleeve
f - Forward thrust hub
3. Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and torque to specifications.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Propeller nut 75 55

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