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Mercury OptiMax 250 Manual

Mercury OptiMax 250
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DIRECT FUEL INJECTION
Page 3B-61
90-888438 JUNE 2002
FUEL PRESSURE AND AIR PRESSURE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fuel Pressure and Air Pressure are Both Low 1. Inspect air compressor air intake (air filter in fly-
wheel cover) for blockage.
2. Remove air compressor cylinder head and in-
spect for scuffing of cylinder wall. Inspect for bro-
ken reeds and/or reed stops.
3. Tracker Valve – Remove and inspect diaphragm
for cuts or tears and seat damage on diaphragm
and rail.
4. Air Regulator – Remove and inspect diaphragm
for cuts or tears on diaphragm and rail.
Fuel Pressure Low or Fuel Pressure Drops while
Running (Air Pressure Remains Normal)
1. Each time key is turned to the RUN position, both
electric pumps should operate for 2 seconds. If
it they do not run, check 20 ampere fuse and wire
connections. Check 5 AMP. fuse if electric fuel lift
pump does not run.
2. If pumps run but have no fuel output, check va-
por separator (remove drain plug) for fuel.
3. If no fuel present in vapor separator, check fuel/
water separator for debris.
4. Check high pressure pump amperage draw.
Normal draw is 6 - 9 amperes; if draw is below 2
amperes, check fuel pump filter (base of pump)
for debris. If filter is clean, replace pump. If am-
perage is above 9 amperes, pump is defective –
replace pump.
Check low pressure output – 6-9 psi.
Check low pressure electric fuel pump amper-
age draw. Normal draw is 1 - 2 amperes; if draw
is below 1 ampere, check for blockage between
pump inlet fitting and vapor separator tank. If am-
pere draw is above 2 amperes, replace pump.
5. Check electric lift pump.
6. Fuel Regulator – Remove and inspect dia-
phragm for cuts or tears.
Fuel Pressure High and Air Pressure is Normal 1. Debris blocking fuel regulator hole.
2. Faulty pressure gauge
Fuel and Air Pressure Higher than Normal 1. Debris blocking air regulator passage.
2. Air dump hose (rail to air plenum) blocked/
plugged.

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Mercury OptiMax 250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeV6
Horsepower250 hp
Gear Ratio1.75:1
Starting SystemElectric Start
Alternator60 Amp
Shaft Length20", 25"

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