Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................... 27
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 27
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 27
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................ 27
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................... 28
Engine Break-in Procedure................................................................................................................... 28
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................. 28
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 31
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................ 31
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 32
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 32
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................ 32
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 33
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl................................................................................................................. 34
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation............................................................................................. 35
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 35
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 36
Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................ 37
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................... 38
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 38
Battery Information............................................................................................................................... 39
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 40
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................. 42
Compressor Air Intake Filter................................................................................................................. 43
Alternator Belt Inspection...................................................................................................................... 44
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................. 44
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................ 47
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................... 48
Storage
Storage Preparation.............................................................................................................................. 49
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 49
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 50
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................. 50
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................ 50
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine............................................................................................... 51
Engine Will Not Start............................................................................................................................. 51
Engine Runs Erratically........................................................................................................................ 51
Performance Loss................................................................................................................................. 52
Battery Will Not Hold Charge................................................................................................................ 52
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