Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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3. Mark the center on the shift cable midway between the forward
and reverse marks.
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a - Center mark
4. Align the cable end guide against this center mark when
installing the cable to the engine.
5. Position the remote control and outboard into neutral position.
6. Slide the anchor pin forward until resistance is felt, then slide
the anchor pin toward the rear until resistance is felt.
7. Center the anchor pin between these resistance points.
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a - Anchor pin
Adjusting the Shift Cable
1. Align the shift cable end guide with the center mark as
instructed in Locating the Center Point of the Shift Cable.
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a - Center mark

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"