Mercury Optimax - Side Panel Removal and Installation

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MAINTENANCE

INSTALLATION

Position the cover onto the three mounting pins. Insert the tabs into

the slots in the side panel and push the cover down onto the

mounting pins.

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a - Flywheel cover

b - Mounting pins

c - Tabs

Side Panel Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Pull the side panel off the three mounting pins.

Main Page

Table of Contents5
Transfer of Warranty9
Warranty Registration United States and Canada9
Warranty Information9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada10
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe, Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East and Africa11
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion14
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions18
Boater's Responsibilities21
Before Operating Your Outboard21
General Information21
Boat Horsepower Capacity22
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation22
Propeller Selection22
Outboard Remote Control Models25
Remote Steering Notice26
Lanyard Stop Switch27
Protecting People in the Water29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats30
Wave and Wake Jumping31
Impact with Underwater Hazards32
Exhaust Emissions34
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard35
Safe Boating Suggestions36
Recording Serial Number38
75/90/115 Optimax Specifications38
Component Identification39
Trailering Boat/Outboard40
Transporting40
Fuel Recommendations41
Fuel and Oil41
Fuel Requirements43
Fuel Additives43
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction43
Oil Recommendation43
Filling Oil Injection System43
Filling Fuel Tank45
Remote Control Features46
Features and Controls46
Warning System47
Power Trim and Tilt50
Trim Tab Adjustment54
Pre-Starting Check List55
Operating in Freezing Temperatures55
Operation55
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water56
Operating at High Elevations56
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed57
Engine Break-In Procedure57
Starting the Engine58
Gear Shifting61
Stopping the Engine62
Outboard Care63
EPA Emissions63
Maintenance63
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule64
Flushing the Cooling System65
Top Cowl Removal and Installation66
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl67
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation67
Side Panel Removal and Installation68
Fuel System69
Steering Link Rod Fasteners71
Fuse Replacement72
Corrosion Control Anode73
Battery Inspection74
Battery Information75
Propellers76
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement79
Compressor Air Intake Filter80
Alternator Belt Inspection80
Lubrication Points81
Checking Power Trim Fluid83
Gearcase Lubrication84
Storage Preparation87
Fuel System87
Storage87
Protecting Internal Engine Components89
Protecting External Outboard Components90
Gearcase90
Positioning Outboard for Storage90
Battery Storage90
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine91
Engine will Not Start91
Troubleshooting91
Engine Runs Erratically92
Performance Loss92
Battery will Not Hold Charge92
Local Repair Service93
Service Away from Home93
Parts and Accessories Inquiries93
Service Assistance93
Owner Service Assistance93
Mercury Marine Service Offices94
Important Information96
Boat Horsepower Capacity96
Start in Gear Protection96
Outboard Installation96
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard97
Fuel Tanks97
Installation Specifications97
Lifting the Outboard98
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable99
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height100
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes101
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom103
Electrical, Fuel Hose, Flush Hose and Control Cables106
Oil Injection Set-Up119
Trim in Pin120

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