Mercury Optimax 115 User Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
Page 1D-10 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
Installation
IMPORTANT: Step 1 must be followed for proper adjustment of the shift cable.
1. Locate the center point of the slack or lost motion that exists in the shift cable as fol-
lows:
a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward and advance the handle
to full speed position. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark
(a) on the cable against the cable end guide.
b. Move the remote control handle from neutral into reverse and advance the handle
to full speed position. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark
(b) on the cable against the cable end guide.
c. Make a center mark (c), midway between marks (“a” and “b”). Align the cable end
guide against this center mark when installing cable to the engine.
STANDARD ROTATION OUTBOARDS
a
b
c
COUNTER ROTATION OUTBOARDS
b
a
c

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