Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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a - Filter b - O‑ring seals
2. Install the fuel filter and tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter while squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing
fuel into the filter.
DRAINING WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER CHAMBER
NOTE: If a sufficient amount of water has accumulated in the fuel filter chamber, the warning system will turn on.
Draining the water from the fuel filter chamber is required.
1. Pull the drain hose off the right side fitting. Hold open end of the hose over a container.
2. Loosen drain screw and drain the fuel filter chamber.
3. Retighten drain screw and reattach hose.
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a - Drain hose
b - Side fitting
c - Drain screw

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"