Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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2. Thread the lifting eye into the flywheel hub for a minimum of
five turns.
a
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a - Lifting eye
3. Connect a hoist to the lifting eye.
4. Lift the outboard and place it on the boat transom.
Lifting Eye 91‑90455‑‑1
2756
Threads into the flywheel to
remove the powerhead assembly
from the driveshaft housing, or to
lift entire engine for removal/
installation.
Steering Cable ‑ Starboard Side Routed Cable
1. Lubricate O‑ring seal and entire cable end.
3724
95
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with Teflon
O-ring seal and entire
cable end
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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"