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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
103
IMPORTANT: Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
Decal needs to be placed on or near battery box for future service
reference. One 5/16 in. and one 3/8 in. hex nut are supplied per
battery for wing nut replacement. Metric hex nuts are not supplied.
Place decal on or near battery box for future service
reference. 5/16" and 3/8" hex nuts supplied for
wing nut replacement. Metric hex nuts not supplied.
NOTICE - DTS & Optimax Engines
37-895387
IMPORTANT:
Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
DO NOT
USE WING
NUTS.
DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES!
13.5Nm (120 lbs. in.)
DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) applications and
Optimax engines must use a marine starting
battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah.
rating.
3486
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS
Single Outboard
(+)(+)
(-)(-)
b
a
c
15496
a - Red sleeve positive (+)
b - Black sleeve ‑ negative
(–)
c - Cranking battery

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Mercury Optimax Specifications

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BrandMercury
ModelOptimax
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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