Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 7-21
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 lb. ft. (27 Nm) then torque locknuts to
20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).
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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

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)