Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
92
2. Insert steering cable into tilt tube.
3725
3. Torque nut to specification.
3727
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Nut 47.5 35
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering
cables to the engine must be fastened using special washer head
bolt (P/N 10‑849838) and self‑locking nylon insert locknuts (P/N
11‑826709113). Never replace locknuts with common nuts
(non‑locking) as they will work loose/vibrate off freeing link rod to
disengage.

Mercury 225 OptiMax Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	225 HP
Fuel Induction System	2-stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Weight	505 lbs / 229 kg
Cylinders	6
Starting	Electric
Gear Ratio	1.75:1
Displacement	3.0L
Shaft Length	20", 25"