Mercury 300XS OptiMax User Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Component Identification
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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1 - Top cowl
2 - Side cowl latches (both
sides)
3 - Front cowl latch
4 - Auxiliary tilt switch
5 - Clamp/Swivel bracket
6 - Gearcase
7 - Cooling water intake
(location dependen t on
gearcase)
8 - Skeg
9 - Anode plate
10 - Anti-ventilation plate
11 - Drive shaft housing
12 - Water pump indicator
13 - Bottom cowl

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"