Mercury Optimax User Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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FUEL HOSE CONNECTION
Remote Fuel Hose Size
Minimum fuel hose inside diameter (ID) is 8 mm (5/16/in.) with
separate fuel hose/fuel tank pickup for each engine.
Fuel Hose Connection
Fasten the remote fuel hose to the fitting with a hose clamp.
a
b
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a - Hose clamp b - Remote fuel hose
SHIFT CABLE INSTALLATION
NOTE: Install the shift cable to the engine first. The shift cable is
the first cable to move when the remote control handle is moved
out of neutral.
Install cables into the remote control following the instructions
provided with the remote control.
1. Position remote control into neutral.
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2. Shift outboard into neutral.

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)