Mercury Optimax 135 Service Manual

CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM
Page 2B-28 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
Installation
1. Secure starter to engine with 3 bolts. Use Left top bolt to attach BLACK NEGATIVE
(–) battery cable.
Torque top attaching bolts to 23 lb-ft (31 Nm). Torque bottom attaching bolt to 21 lb-ft
(28.5 Nm).
2. Secure BLACK cable (with YELLOW sleeve) to POSITIVE (+) terminal on starter.
Torque nut to 60 lb-in (7 Nm).
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a-Top Bolts [Torque to 23 lb-ft (31 Nm)]
b-Bottom Bolt [Torque to 21 lb-ft (28.5 Nm)]
c-BLACK Cable (with YELLOW sleeve)
d-Nut [Torque to 60 lb-in (7 Nm)]
Disassembly
1. Remove starter as outlined in “Starter Removal and Installation,” preceding.
2. Remove 2 through bolts from starter.
3. Tap commutator end cap to loosen and remove from frame. Do not loose brush
springs.
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a-Through Bolts
b-Commutator End Cap

Mercury Optimax 135 Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	135 HP
Fuel Induction System	2-stage direct fuel injection
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-5750 RPM
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Dry Weight	431 lbs
Shaft Length	20", 25"