Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

MAINTENANCE
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4. Stop adding lubricant. Install the vent plug and sealing washer
before removing the lubricant tube.
5. Remove lubricant tube and reinstall cleaned fill/drain plug and
sealing washer.
Submerged Outboard
A submerged outboard will require service within a few hours by
an authorized dealer once the outboard is recovered from the
water. This immediate attention by a servicing dealer is necessary
once the engine is exposed to the atmosphere to minimize internal
corrosion damage to the engine.

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"