Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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2. Place the shift cable end guide on the anchor pin and adjust
the cable barrel so that it slips freely into the barrel holder.
3. Secure the shift cable to the anchor pin with the retainer clip.
a
b
c
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a - Cable barrel
b - Shift cable retainer
c - Retainer clip
4. Check the shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift the remote control to forward while turning the
propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft does not lock in gear,
adjust the cable barrel closer to the cable end guide.
b. Shift the remote control into neutral. If the propeller shaft
does not turn freely without drag, adjust the barrel away
from the cable end guide. Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift the remote control into reverse while turning the
propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft does not lock solidly in
gear, adjust the barrel away from the cable end guide.
Repeat steps a through c.
d. Return the remote control handle to neutral. If the propeller
shaft does not turn freely without drag, adjust the barrel
closer to the cable end guide. Repeat steps a through d.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE CABLE
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift cable to the engine prior to attaching
the throttle cable.
1. Shift the remote control into the neutral position.

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"