Fuse Replacement - Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual

Improper fasteners or improper installation procedures can result in loosening or disengagement of
the steering link rod. This can cause a sudden, unexpected loss of boat control, resulting serious injury
or death due to occupants being thrown within or out of the boat. Always use required components
and follow instructions and torque procedures.
d
a - Special washer head bolt (10-849838)
b - Flat washer (2)
Description
Special washer head bolt
Nylon insert locknut "d"
Nylon insert locknut "c"
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and self-locking nylon insert locknut.
Tighten locknut until it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt and self-locking nylon insert locknut.
First torque bolt, then torque locknut to specifications.

Fuse Replacement

IMPORTANT: Always carry spare 5 and 20 AMP fuses.
The electrical wiring circuits on the outboard are protected from overload by fuses in the wiring. If a fuse
is blown, try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse may blow
again.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
a
Nm
27
27
Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4 turn
37
27843
c - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
d - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
lb. in.
b
c
lb. ft.
20
20