Cleaning Care For Top Cowl; Flywheel Cover Removal And Installation - Mercury 135 Pro XS OptiMax Manual

2. Lift up the rear cowl latch. Remove the top cowl.
INSTALLATION
1. Lower top cowl into position over engine.
2. Push down the rear cowl latch to lock down the rear and
push in the front cowl latch to lock down the front.

Cleaning Care for Top Cowl

IMPORTANT: Dry wiping (wiping the plastic surface when it is
dry) will result in minor surface scratches. Always wet the
surface before cleaning. Follow the cleaning and waxing
procedure.
CLEANING AND WAXING PROCEDURE
1. Before washing, rinse the top cowl with clean water to
remove the dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.
2. Wash the top cowl with clean water and a mild non‑abrasive
soap. Use a soft clean cloth when washing.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft clean cloth.
4. Wax the surface using a non‑abrasive automotive polish
(polish designed for clear coat finishes). Remove the applied
wax by hand using a clean soft cloth.

Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the flywheel cover by lifting off.
2. Pull out the vent hose.
INSTALLATION
1. Install flywheel cover as follows:
a. Place cover onto the front flange.
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