Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual page 72

NOTE: The inside holes on the transom reinforcement plate are for the lower transom bolts and the
outside holes are for the upper transom bolts.
a - Large transom washer
Description
Large transom washer
Transom reinforcement plate
1. Apply marine sealer to shanks of bolts, not the threads.
2. Fasten the outboard with the correct mounting hardware. Tighten locknuts to the specified torque.
NOTE: For more accurate torque, whenever possible turn/tighten the mounting locknuts rather than
turning the mounting bolts.
a - Flat washer (4)
b - 1/2 in. diameter bolt (4)
c - Shank of bolt
Description
Outboard mounting locknuts and bolts
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
a
e
d
c
b - Transom reinforcement plate
a
b
3729
d - Flat washer (4)
e - Locknut (4)
Nm
75
64
b
20860
Part Number
67-896392
67-896305
lb. in. lb. ft.
55