Mercury 75 OptiMax

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Maintenance
Outboard Care........................................................................... 60
EPA Emissions.......................................................................... 61
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule...................................... 62
Flushing the Cooling System .................................................... 64
Top Cowl Removal and Installation........................................... 65
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl...................................................... 66
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation..................................66
Side Panel Removal and Installation......................................... 67
Fuel System............................................................................... 68
Steering Link Rod Fasteners..................................................... 71
Fuse Replacement.....................................................................72
Corrosion Control Anode........................................................... 73
Battery Inspection ..................................................................... 74
Battery Information.................................................................... 74
Propellers...................................................................................75
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................79
Compressor Air Intake Filter...................................................... 80
Alternator Belt Inspection...........................................................81
Lubrication Points...................................................................... 81
Checking Power Trim Fluid........................................................83
Gearcase Lubrication.................................................................84
Storage
Storage Preparation...................................................................87
Fuel System............................................................................... 87
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................... 89
Protecting External Outboard Components............................... 89
Gearcase................................................................................... 90
Positioning Outboard for Storage.............................................. 90
Battery Storage.......................................................................... 90