Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

OPERATION
53
Remote Control Adjustments
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+
-
a
b
a
b
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+
-
a - Detent tension adjustment b - Control handle friction adjustment screw
1. Remove cover to gain access to screws.
2. Detent tension adjustment ‑ The detent screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort needed
to move the control handle into or out of detent position.
3. Control handle friction adjustment ‑ The friction adjustment screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease
the overall effort to move the control handle. This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough
water.
4. Turn screw towards "+" to increase friction or towards "–" to decrease friction.
5. Reinstall cover.

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"