Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 2B-35
Commander 2000 Key Switch Test
1. Disconnect remote control wiring harness and instrument panel connector.
2. Set ohmmeter on R x 1 scale for the following tests.
3. If meter readings are other than specified in the following tests, verify that switch and
not wiring is faulty. If wiring checks ok, replace switch.
IMPORTANT: Key switch must be positioned to “RUN” or “START” and key pushed
in to actuate choke for this test.
KEY
POSITION
OFF
RUN
START
CHOKE*
CONTINUITY SHOULD BE INDICATED AT THE FOLLOWING POINTS:
BLK BLK/YEL RED YEL/RED PUR YEL/BLK

Mercury Optimax 150 Specifications

General

Horsepower	150 HP
Engine Type	V6
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Starting	Electric
Steering	Remote
Displacement	2.5 L
Fuel Induction System	2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Dry Weight	431 lbs (20 in), 439 lbs (25 in)