Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual page 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Local Repair Service............................................................................................................................. 53
Service Away From Home.................................................................................................................... 53
Parts And Accessories Inquiries........................................................................................................... 53
Service Assistance............................................................................................................................... 53
Mercury Marine Service Offices............................................................................................................ 53
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Important Information............................................................................................................................ 55
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction............................................................................................................. 55
Electric Fuel Pump................................................................................................................................ 55
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................................................... 55
Start in Gear Protection........................................................................................................................ 56
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard............................................................................................ 56
Fuel Tanks............................................................................................................................................ 56
Installation Specifications..................................................................................................................... 57
Lifting the Outboard.............................................................................................................................. 57
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable.................................................................................... 58
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 59
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height...................................................................... 61
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes......................................................................................................... 61
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom............................................................................................... 63
Electrical, Hoses, and Control Cables.................................................................................................. 65
Shift and Throttle Cable........................................................................................................................ 69
Front Clamp Reassembly..................................................................................................................... 73
Filling the Fuel System......................................................................................................................... 74
Oil Injection Set-up............................................................................................................................... 75
Propeller Installation............................................................................................................................. 77
Trim In Pin............................................................................................................................................ 78
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