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Mercury Optimax 135 Service Manual

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ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 7-7
Coupler Installation
WARNING
Locknuts must be used with bolts to secure steering cables to coupler. Failure
to adhere to this requirement could result in steering system failure.
Slide coupler (a) onto steering cable ends and secure each steering cable to coupler with
bolt (b) and locknut (c) as shown. Tighten to a torque of 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).
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a
b
c
b
Installing Link Rod
WARNING
Steering link rod MUST BE secured between outboard steering arm and steering
coupler, using special washer head bolt (10-14000) and two nylon insert locknuts
(11-34863), as shown. Both special washer head bolt and nylon insert locknuts
MUST BE tightened as specified.
Lubricate hole in steering coupler, with Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon. Assemble steering link
rod to steering coupler, using 2 flat washers (one each side of coupler) and nylon insert
locknut. Tighten locknut until it seats [DO NOT exceed 120 Ib. in. (13.5 Nm) of torque],
then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joint in steering link rod with SAE 30W Motor Oil. Secure link rod to outboard
steering arm, using special washer head bolt (10-14000) provided and nylon insert lock-
nut as shown. Torque special bolt to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm), then torque locknut to 20 Ib. ft. (27
Nm).
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a
d
f
b
c
e
a-Steering Coupler
b-Steering Link Rod
c-Flat Washer (2)
d-Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque until it seats [DO NOT exceed 120 lb. in.
(13.5 Nm) of torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn
e-Special Washer Head Bolt (10-14000) - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
f-Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)

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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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