Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

MAINTENANCE
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• Steering Cable ‑ Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the
steering cable end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate
through fitting.
a
b
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a - Fitting b - Cable end
4. Lubricate the following with Light Weight Oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points ‑ Lubricate pivot points.
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Checking Power Trim Fluid
1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support
lever.
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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"