Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

POWER TRIM
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 5B-27
5. Thread hose from Test Gauge Kit (91-52915A6) into brass fitting on adaptor.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
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a-Brass Fitting
b-Test Gauge Assembly
c-Tilt Pin (Position in Hole Shown)
d-Hose
e-Hose (Not Used)
f-OPEN Valve
g-CLOSE Valve
6. Reinstall fill plug.
7. Disengage tilt lock lever.
8. Open valve (f) and close valve (g).
9. Run trim “DOWN”. Minimum pressure should be 500 P.S.I. (35 kg/cm
2
).
10. Tilt outboard full “UP” and engage tilt lock lever.
11. Slowly remove “Fill” plug to bleed pressure.
12. Remove test gauge hose and adaptor.
13. Reinstall manual release valve and secure valve with circlip.
14. Retighten “Fill” plug.
NOTE: If pressure is less than 500 PSI (35 kg/cm
2
), troubleshoot system per instructions
on Page 5B-15.

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)