Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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Installation Specifications
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a - Minimum transom opening
b - Engine centerline for dual engine ‑ 66.0 cm (26 in.)
Minimum Transom Opening
Single engine 84.8 cm (33‑3/8 in.)
Dual engine 151.8 cm (59‑3/4 in.)
Lifting the Outboard
!
WARNING
Improperly supporting an engine during lifting can result in the
engine falling, causing serious injury or death. Before lifting the
engine, verify that the lifting ring is threaded into the flywheel for
a minimum of five turns and that the hoist has the correct lifting
capacity for the engine weight.
To lift the outboard:
1. Remove the cowl from the outboard.

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"