Mercury Optimax 135 Service Manual

POWER TRIM
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8. Place cylinder as shown. Hold down on cylinder and inject air into shaft opening.
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c
b
a
a-Shop Cloth
b-Solid Surface
c-Air Nozzle
9. Remove shaft after Memory Piston Cup has been expelled. Replace allen plug re-
moved in Step 5 and tighten securely.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Inspect all internal parts for damage or wear. Clean and replace parts as necessary.
2. Inspect tilt rod for scratches. Replace scraper seal in rod end cap if tilt rod is scratched
or worn.
3. Slight scratches or tool marks less than 0.005 in. (0.1 mm) deep in cylinder are accept-
able.
Scraper Seal Replacement
1. Remove components from end cap.
a
b
b
c
d
e
a-Cap
b-O-ring (2)
c-Scraper Seal
d-Washer
e-Retaining Ring

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"