Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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• Tilt Support Lever ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
b
ob00683
a
a - Swivel bracket b - Tilt support lever
• Tilt Tube ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
ob00684
!
WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding
lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A
hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or
death.
• Steering Cable ‑ Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable end into the outboard tilt tube.
Lubricate through fitting.
a
b
ob00685
a - Fitting b - Cable end
4. Lubricate the following with Light Weight Oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points ‑ Lubricate pivot points.

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"