Boat Horsepower Capacity; Start In Gear Protection; Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard - Mercury 135 Pro XS OptiMax Manual

Boat Horsepower Capacity

Exceeding the boat's maximum horsepower rating can cause
serious injury or death. Overpowering the boat can affect boat
control and flotation characteristics or break the transom. Do
not install an engine that exceeds the boat's maximum power
rating.
Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a
required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable
power and load as determined by the manufacturer following
certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the
boat manufacturer.
U.S. COAST GUARD CAP ACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
MAXIMUM WEIGHT

Start in Gear Protection

Starting the engine with the drive in gear can cause serious
injury or death. Never operate a boat that does not have a
neutral‑safety‑protection device.
The remote control connected to the outboard must be equipped
with a start in neutral only protection device. This prevents the
engine from starting in gear.

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard

Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have
been specifically designed and tested for this outboard.
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
WARNING
!
CAPACITY (POUNDS)
CAPACITY
WARNING
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