Mercury Optimax 115 User Manual

FUEL PUMP
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 3A-7
Cleaning/Inspection
1. Clean fuel pump housing, check valves, pulse chamber and pump base in solvent and
dry all but check valves with compressed air.
2. Inspect each check valve for splits, chips and for proper sealing against pump hous-
ing.
3. Inspect boost springs for weakness or breakage.
4. Inspect fuel pump housing, pulse chamber and base for cracks or rough gasket sur-
face and replace if any are found.
5. Inspect fitting on fuel pump housing for loosening or any signs of fuel or air leaks. Re-
place or tighten fitting if a leak is found.
Reassembly/lnstallation
ASSEMBLY
1. Insert retainer thru plastic disc and rubber check valve.
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a
b
c
a-Retainer
b-Plastic Disc
c-Rubber Check Valve
2. Install check valves and retainers into fuel pump body.

Mercury Optimax 115 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	2-stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Alternator Amp	60 amp / 756 watt
Steering	Remote
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Displacement	1.5 L
Bore x Stroke	89 x 76 mm
Shaft Length	20" (508 mm)
Horsepower	115 HP