Corrosion Control Anode; Battery Inspection - Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual

Open the fuse holder and look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. If band is broken, replace the
fuse. Replace fuse with a new fuse with the same rating.
d
20
f
a - Good fuse
b - Blown fuse
c - Main power relay - 15 amp fuse
d - Spare fuse slot

Corrosion Control Anode

Your outboard has corrosion control anodes at different locations. An anode helps protect the outboard
against galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly eroded instead of the outboard metals.
Each anode requires periodic inspection, especially in salt water which will accelerate the erosion. To
maintain this corrosion protection, always replace the anode before it is completely eroded. Never paint
or apply a protective coating on the anode as this will reduce effectiveness of the anode.
The gearcase has two corrosion control anodes, one on each side. A third anode is installed on the
bottom of the transom bracket assembly.
a
a - Anode (2) on each side of gearcase

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery.
MAINTENANCE
a
c
15
20
e
b
e - Ignition system circuit - 20 amp fuse
f - Electric fuel pump/ECM driver power/
injectors/oil pump circuit - 20 amp fuse
g - Power to 10-pin SmartCraft connector -
5 amp fuse
h - Diagnostic circuit 4-pin connector - 2
amp fuse
b
b - Anode on transom bracket assembly
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h
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