Mercury Optimax - Lifting the Outboard

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
90
Minimum Transom Opening
Single engine 84.2 cm (33 in.)
Dual engine 149.9 cm (59 in.)
Lifting the Outboard
!
WARNING
Improperly supporting an engine during lifting can result in the
engine falling, causing serious injury or death. Before lifting the
engine, verify that the lifting ring is threaded into the flywheel for
a minimum of five turns and that the hoist has the correct lifting
capacity for the engine weight.
To lift the outboard:
1. Remove the cowl from the outboard.
2. Thread the lifting eye into the flywheel hub for a minimum of
five turns.
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Lifting Eye 91‑90455‑‑1
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Threads into the flywheel to
remove the powerhead
assembly from the driveshaft
housing, or to lift entire engine
for removal/installation.
3. Connect a hoist to the lifting eye.
4. Lift the outboard and place it on the boat transom.