Mercury Optimax 115

SPECIFICATIONS
90-859494R1 JUNE 2000 Page 1A-3
Model 115/135/150/175 DFI
FUEL
PUMP
Fuel Pressure
Crankcase Pump
– @ Idle
– @ WOT
Normal – 2-3 psi (13.7 – 20.5 kPa)
Minimum – 1 psi (6.8 kPa)
Maximum – 10 psi (68.5 kPa)
Normal – 8-10 psi (41.0 – 54.8 kPa)
Minimum – 3 psi (20.5 kPa)
STARTING
SYSTEM
Electric Start – All Models
Model Year 2000
Starter Draw (Under Load)
Starter Draw (No Load)
Minimum Brush Length
Model Year 2001
Starter Draw (Under Load)
Starter Draw (No Load)
Minimum Brush Length
Battery Rating
165 Amperes
30 Amperes
0.25 in. (65.4 mm)
170 Amperes
60 Amperes
0.25 in. (65.4 mm)
1000 (Minimum) Marine Cranking Amps
750 (Minimum) Cold Cranking Amps
105 (Minimum) Ampere Hours
IGNITION
SYSTEM
Type
Spark Plug Type
Model Year 2000
Spark Plug Gap
Model Year 2001
Spark Plug Gap
Maximum Timing
Idle Timing
Throttle Position Sensor
@ Idle
@ WOT
Crank Position Sensor
Air Gap
Digital Inductive
Champion QC12GMC
0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
NGK PZFR5F-11
0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
Not Adjustable; Controlled by ECM
Not Adjustable; Controlled by ECM
4.0 – 4.7 VDC
0.4 – 1.3 VDC
0.025 in. – 0.040 in.
(0.635 mm – 1.01 mm)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
Alternator Output (Regulated)
Brush Length
Voltage Output
Regulator Current Draw
32 - 38 Amperes @ 2000 RPM @ Battery*
52 - 60 Amperes @ 2000 RPM @
Alternator
Std Exposed Length: 0.413 in. (10.5 mm)
Min. Exposed Length: 0.059 in. (1.5 mm)
13.5 to 15.1 Volts
0.15 mA (Ign. Switch Off)
30.0 mA (Ign. Switch On)
*Amperage listed is when battery is in a discharged state. If battery is fully charged, amperage readings will
be less.