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Mercury 150 Pro XS OptiMax User Manual

Mercury 150 Pro XS OptiMax
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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WARNING
Operating the boat at high speeds with the outboard trimmed
too far under can create excessive bow steer, resulting in the
operator losing control of the boat. Install the trim limit pin in a
position that prevents excessive trim under and operate the
boat in a safe manner.
In rare circumstances, the owner may decide to limit the
trim in. This can be accomplished by purchasing a
stainless steel tilt pin from your dealer and inserting it in
whatever adjustment hole in the transom brackets is
desired. The nonstainless steel shipping bolt should not
be used in this application other than on a temporary
basis.
2. Trimming out or up can:
Lift the bow higher out of the water
Generally increase top speed
Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow
bottom
Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal
installation height (with the normal right‑hand rotation
propeller)
In excess, can cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or
propeller ventilation
Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake
holes are above the waterline
TILTING OPERATION
To tilt outboard, shut off the engine and press the trim/tilt switch
or auxiliary tilt switch to the up position. The outboard will tilt up
until the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position.
1. Engage the tilt support lever by rotating the knob to bring the
support lever upward.
2. Lower the outboard to rest on the tilt support lever.

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Mercury 150 Pro XS OptiMax Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model150 Pro XS OptiMax
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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