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Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

Mercury Optimax 150
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ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
Page 7-14 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
STEERING LINK ROD INSTALLATION
WARNING
Steering link rods MUST BE secured between outboard steering arm and steering
cable end, using special washer head bolt (10-14000) and two nylon insert lock-
nuts (11-34863), as shown. Both special washer head bolt and nylon insert lock-
nuts MUST BE tightened as specified.
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a-Flat Washer (2 Each Link Rod)
b-Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque Until it Seats [DO NOT Exceed 120 lb. in. (13.5
Nm) of Torque], Then Back Off 1/4 Turn
c-Special Washer Head Bolt (10-14000) - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
d-Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
e-Steering Link Rod
f-Steering Cable End
Lubricate holes in ends of steering cables, with Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubri-
cant. Assemble steering link rods to steering cable ends of each outboard, using flat
washers and nylon insert locknuts. Tighten locknuts until they seat [DO NOT exceed 120
Ib. in. (13.5 Nm) of torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joints in steering link rods with SAE 30W Motor Oil. Secure link rods to out-
board steering arms, using special washer head bolts (10-14000) provided and nylon in-
sert locknuts as shown. Torque special bolts to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm) then torque locknuts to
20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).

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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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