Mercury Jet OptiMax 80 Manual page 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine.................................... 85
Engine Will Not Start..................................................................85
Engine Runs Erratically.............................................................86
Performance Loss......................................................................86
Engine Over-Speed (Excessive RPM)....................................... 86
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.....................................................87
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service.................................................................. 88
Service Away from Home..........................................................88
Parts and Accessories Inquiries................................................88
Service Assistance....................................................................88
Mercury Marine Service Offices.................................................89
Outboard Installation
Important Information................................................................. 91
Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................91
Start in Gear Protection.............................................................91
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard..................................92
Fuel Tanks.................................................................................92
Installation Specifications..........................................................92
Lifting the Outboard...................................................................93
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable.........................94
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.....................................................95
Determining the Mounting Height of the Outboard ...................96
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes..............................................98
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom....................................99
Electrical, Fuel Hose, Flush Hose, and Control Cables...........102
Oil Injection Set-Up..................................................................114
Trim In Pin...............................................................................116
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