Mercury OptiMax 250 Service Manual

INSTALLATION
90-888438 JUNE 2002 Page 1D-13
3. Route steering cable through the through-hull fitting and bellows. Route steering cable
through the port side hole in flange of pump housing. Install nut on shift cable before
routing cable through wear ring.
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a
b
a-Steering Cable
b-Wear Ring
4. Install tab washer and nut on steering cable after guiding through wear ring. Locate tab
washer in tab hole. Coarse cable adjustment is made using these nuts. Do not tighten
until after final steering adjustment is made.
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d
c
a
b
a-Tab Hole
b-Nut
c-Tab Washer
d-0.25 in. (6.4mm)

Mercury OptiMax 250 Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	250 hp
Gear Ratio	1.75:1
Starting System	Electric Start
Alternator	60 Amp
Shaft Length	20", 25"