Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Port Engine Center Engine Starboard Engine
Control Handle
Function
Running Running Running
Port engine throttle and
shift = controlled by
port control handle
Starboard engine
throttle and shift =
controlled by starboard
control handle
Center engine throttle =
average of port and
starboard engines
Center engine shift =
neutral unless both
engines are in the
same gear
Running Running Off
Port and center engine
throttle and shift =
controlled by port
control handle
Off Running Running
Starboard and center
engine throttle and shift
= controlled by
starboard control
handle
Running Off Running
Port engine throttle and
shift = controlled by
port control handle
Starboard engine
throttle and shift =
controlled by starboard
control handle
Running Off Off
Port engine throttle and
shift = controlled by
port control handle
Off Off Running
Starboard engine
throttle and shift =
controlled by starboard
control handle

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"