Mercury 75 OptiMax User Manual

MAINTENANCE
76 eng
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WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never
operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed.
Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in
neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the
engine from starting. Place a block of wood between the
propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Shift the outboard to the neutral ("N") position.
N
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IMPORTANT: Refer to Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
for removing spark plug leads.
2. Remove the spark plug leads to prevent the engine from
starting.
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3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
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Mercury 75 OptiMax Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke
Displacement	1526 cc
Horsepower	75 hp
Alternator	60 amp / 756 watt
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-5750 rpm
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	2-stage direct fuel injection
Shaft Length	20"
Weight	170 kg