Mercury Optimax User Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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5. Place the cable barrel into the pocket. Fasten the cable with
locknut and flat washer.
a
b
c
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a - Cable barrel
b - Locknut
c - Flat washer
6. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift the remote control into forward. The propeller shaft
should be locked in gear. If not, adjust the barrel closer to
the cable end.
b. Shift the remote control into neutral. The propeller shaft
should turn freely without drag. If not, adjust the barrel away
from the cable end. Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift the remote control into reverse while turning propeller.
The propeller shaft should be locked in gear. If not, adjust
the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a through
c.
d. Shift the remote control back to neutral. The propeller shaft
should turn freely without drag. If not, adjust the barrel
closer to the cable end. Repeat steps a through d.
THROTTLE CABLE INSTALLATION
Install cables into the remote control following the instructions
provided with the remote control.

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)