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Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 1B-11
6. Steering Cable Grease Fitting (If Equipped) – Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the
steering cable end (a) into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting (b).
WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube
before adding lubricant. Adding lubricant to steering cable when fully extended
could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. An hydraulically
locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in se-
rious injury or death.
Lubricate Points 7 With Light Weight Oil.
7. Steering Link Rod Pivot Points – Lubricate pivot points.
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6-b
6-a
Checking Power Trim Fluid
8. Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.
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9. Remove fill cap and check fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom
of the fill hole. Add Quicksilver Power Trim & Steering Fluid. If not available, use auto-
motive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.
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Mercury Optimax 150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Horsepower150 HP
Engine TypeV6
Alternator Output60 amp / 756 watt
StartingElectric
SteeringRemote
Displacement2.5 L
Fuel Induction System2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Shaft Length20", 25"
Dry Weight431 lbs (20 in), 439 lbs (25 in)

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