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Mercury Optimax 135 Service Manual

Mercury Optimax 135
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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 6B-17
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Gear housing MUST BE in neutral position, and shift shaft MUST BE removed
from gear housing before propeller shaft can be removed from gear housing.
1. Place gear housing in a suitable holding fixture or vise with propeller shaft in a horizon-
tal position.
2. Use Shift Shaft Bushing Tool (91-31107) to unthread shift shaft bushing. (DO NOT re-
move bushing from shift shaft at this time.)
3. Bend retainer nut lock tab out of retainer nut recess.
51865
c
d
51882
a
b
a-Shift Shaft Bushing Tool (91-31107)
b-Shift Shaft Bushing
c-Punch
d-Tab of Tab Washer
4. Remove gear housing retainer nut with Retainer Nut Tool (91-61069).
5. After retainer nut has been removed, remove lock tab washer from gear housing.
51885
51911
c
a
b
a-Retainer Nut Tool (91-61069)
b-Retainer Nut
c-Tab Washer

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Mercury Optimax 135 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeV6
Horsepower135 HP
Fuel Induction System2-stage direct fuel injection
Full Throttle RPM Range5000-5750 RPM
Alternator Output60 amp / 756 watt
Starting SystemElectric
SteeringRemote
Dry Weight431 lbs
Shaft Length20", 25"

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