Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
Page 1D-10 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
Installation
IMPORTANT: Step 1 must be followed for proper adjustment of the shift cable.
1. Locate the center point of the slack or lost motion that exists in the shift cable as fol-
lows:
a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward and advance the handle
to full speed position. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark
(a) on the cable against the cable end guide.
b. Move the remote control handle from neutral into reverse and advance the handle
to full speed position. Slowly return the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark
(b) on the cable against the cable end guide.
c. Make a center mark (c), midway between marks (“a” and “b”). Align the cable end
guide against this center mark when installing cable to the engine.
STANDARD ROTATION OUTBOARDS
a
b
c
COUNTER ROTATION OUTBOARDS
b
a
c

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)