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Mercury Optimax 175 User Manual

Mercury Optimax 175
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90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 4A-47
3. Apply a thin, even coat of Loctite Master Gasket #203 on mating surfaces of crank-
case cover and cylinder block.
4. Place crankcase cover in position on cylinder block. Turn the 8 center main bolts in
a LITTLE at a time, (following torque sequence) compressing crankshaft seal rings
until crankshaft cover has been drawn down to cylinder block. Tighten eight bolts (a)
evenly in three progressive steps (following torque sequence).
5. Install remaining crankcase cover flange bolts.
6. Tighten end cap bolts to specified torque.
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7
4
2
6
5
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b
c
d
e
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Loctite Master Gasket (92-12564-2)
12
a
a-Loctite Master Gasket (92-12564-2)
b-Upper End Cap Bolts – Torque to 150 lb. in. (17 N·m)
c-Lower End Cap Bolts – Torque to 80 lb. in. (9 N·m)
d-Add Light Oil to Threads and Bolt Face – 8 Bolts (3/8 in.-18)
Torque to 38 lb. ft. (51.5 N·m)
e-Bolts (5/16 in.-18) Torque to 180 lb. in. (20 N·m)

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Mercury Optimax 175 Specifications

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BrandMercury
ModelOptimax 175
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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