Mercury Optimax Service Information

END CAP OPTIMAX AIR COMPRESSOR
Page 2 of 6 99-6 JUNE 1999
Disassembly
• Remove flywheel cover
• Use 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) drive on belt tensioner arm to relieve belt tension, and remove
belt.
• Remove the 5 bolts that retain the pulley to the pulley flange.
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a
b
c
a
b
c
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2.5 Liter 3.0 Liter
a-Pulley retaining bolts (5)
b-Tensioner
c-3/8 (9.5 mm) square drive

Mercury Optimax Specifications

General

Starting	Electric
Engine Type	2-Stroke
Fuel System	Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Displacement	Varies by model (e.g., 1.5L, 1.7L, 2.5L, 3.0L)
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Fuel Tank Capacity	External
Cylinders	Varies by model (e.g., 3, 4, 6 cylinders)