Boat Horsepower Capacity; Start In Gear Protection; Selecting Accessories For The Outboard; Fuel Tank Installation - Mercury optimax 115 Installation Manual

75/90/115 OPTIMAX

Boat Horsepower Capacity

Do not overpower or overload the boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indi-
cating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer follow-
ing certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.
Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can: 1.
cause loss of boat control 2. place too much weight at the transom, altering the de-
signed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3. cause the boat to break apart, par-
ticularly around the transom area. Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury,
death, or boat damage.

Start in Gear Protection

The remote control connected to the outboard must be equipped with a start-in-gear protec-
tion device. This prevents the engine from starting in gear.
Avoid serious injury or death from a sudden unexpected acceleration when starting
your engine. The design of this outboard requires that the remote control used with
it must have a built in start-in-gear protection device.

Selecting Accessories For The Outboard

Genuine Quicksilver Parts and Accessories have been specifically designed and tested for
this outboard.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Quicksilver are not designed to be safely
used with this outboard or outboard operating system. Acquire and read the Installation, Op-
eration, and Maintenance manuals for all selected accessories.

Fuel Tank Installation

PORTABLE FUEL TANK
Select a suitable location in boat within engine fuel line length limitations and secure tank
in place.
PERMANENT FUEL TANK
These should be installed in accordance with industry and federal safety standards which
include recommendations applicable to grounding, anti-siphon protection, ventilation, etc.
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MAXIMUM PERSON
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