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Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

Mercury Optimax 150
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LEFT HAND NON-RATCHETING
Page 6B-18 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
CAUTION
Once bearing carrier is removed from gear housing, extreme care MUST BE taken
not to apply any side force on propeller shaft. Side force on propeller shaft may
break the neck of the clutch actuator rod.
6. Use long Puller Jaws (91-46086A1) and Puller Bolt (91-85716) to remove bearing car-
rier. (Use propeller thrust hub to maintain outward pressure on puller jaws.)
NOTE: When bearing carrier is removed from gear housing, the bearing carrier alignment
key will come out with it.
51867
a
b
c
a-Long Puller Jaws (91-46086A1)
b-Puller Bolt (91-85716)
c-Thrust Hub
IMPORTANT: Prior to removal of shift shaft from gear housing, recheck that gear
housing is in neutral position.
7. With gear housing in neutral, pull shift shaft out of gear housing. If necessary, use a
pliers to pull shift shaft out of gear housing. If pliers are used to pull shift shaft out, wrap
a strip of soft metal (aluminum) around splines before clamping pliers. DO NOT turn
shaft (clockwise OR counterclockwise) while pulling shaft out. (For further information
on shift shaft, see “Shift Shaft Cleaning/lnspection and Disassembly.”)
51867
a
b
a-Shift Shaft Bushing
b-Shift Shaft

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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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