Mercury 300XS OptiMax User Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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!
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from a sudden unexpected
acceleration when starting your engine. The design of this
outboard requires that the remote control used with it must have
a built in start in neutral only protection device.
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Remote Steering Notice
The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened utilizing self-locking nuts. These self-locking nuts
must never be replaced with common nuts (non-locking) as they
will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the link rod to disengage.
!
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking
a full, sudden, sharp turn. This potentially violent action can
cause occupants to be thrown overboard exposing them to
serious injury or death.
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Mercury 300XS OptiMax Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Stroke
Horsepower	300 HP
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Gear Ratio	1.75:1
Starting System	Electric
Fuel System	2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Weight	505 lbs / 229 kg
Cylinders	6
Steering	Hydraulic
Shaft Length	25"