Mercury Optimax 135 Service Manual

RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
Page 6A-40 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
5. Install cross pin retaining spring onto sliding clutch as follows:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over-stretch retaining spring when installing onto sliding
clutch.
6. Spirally wrap spring into groove on sliding clutch.
7. Place gear housing in a soft jaw vise with the driveshaft in a vertical position.
8. Coat cam pocket of cam follower with 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant.
9. Place shift cam into cam pocket of cam follower with numbered side of cam facing up.
10. With shift cam positioned as shown, insert propeller shaft thru forward gear until shaft
bottoms out.
51864
d
e
55095
a
b
c
a-Cam Pocket
b-Cam Follower
c-Shift Cam
d-Shift Cam (Position as Shown)
e-Gear Housing

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"