Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor Installation (If Equipped); Parts Provided; Selecting Location - Mercury 225 OPTIMAX DTS Installation Manual

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Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor Installation (If Equipped)

Parts Provided

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Selecting Location

Single engine installation - Mount paddle wheel on the transom where the propeller blade
is rotating downward. Usually the right (starboard) side to minimize cavitation. If feasible,
mount at least 50 mm (2 in.) beyond the swing radius of the propeller.
Dual engine installation - Mount the paddle wheel between the engines as close to the
center line (keel) of the boat as possible. On slower, heavier displacement boats,
however, positioning it farther from the keel is acceptable.
NOTE: Do not mount the paddle wheel directly behind any stakes, ribs, intakes or outlets
for live wells or any protrusion that may cause turbulence or cavitation.
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c
f
g
a - Spare pin yoke
b - Wire retainer
c - Connector
d - Bracket
e - Paddle wheel
a
a - 50 mm (2 in.)
e
h
f - Flat washer (2)
g - #10 - 19 mm (3/4 in.) screw (4)
h - Cable cap
i - #6 - 12 mm (1/2 in.) screw (4)
j - Clamp (2)
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i
j
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