Mercury 300 XS OptiMax Manual page 6

Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service......................................................................................... 98
Service Away from Home................................................................................. 98
Parts and Accessories Inquiries....................................................................... 98
Service Assistance........................................................................................... 98
Ordering Literature.......................................................................................... 101
Outboard Installation
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware.................................. 103
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................. 103
Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................. 104
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard....................................................... 104
Fuel System.................................................................................................... 104
Installation Specifications............................................................................... 106
Lifting the Outboard........................................................................................ 106
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable.............................................. 107
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.......................................................................... 108
Rear-Mounted Steering Rams or Tie Bars..................................................... 109
Determining Outboard Mounting Height......................................................... 110
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes................................................................... 115
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom......................................................... 116
Electrical, Hoses, Control Cables, and Front Clamp...................................... 121
Oil Injection Set-Up......................................................................................... 132
Engine Well Inlet Cover Installation (Models with Remote Trim Pump)......... 134
Trim In Pin...................................................................................................... 137
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 139
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