Steering Pull Adjustment; Worn/Dull Impeller - Mercury Jet OptiMax 80 Manual

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4. Before installing spark plugs, clean off any dirt on the spark
plug seats. Install plugs finger tight, and then tighten to the
specified value.
Description
Spark plug

Steering Pull Adjustment

The steering on some boats will have the tendency to pull towards
starboard. This pulling condition can be corrected by using a pliers
and bending the ends of the exhaust fins 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) toward
the starboard side of the outboard.
a -
Exhaust fins

Worn/Dull Impeller

The intake of gravel through the pump can round off and wear the
leading edges of the impeller. Some conditions that could be
experienced from a worn/dull impeller are as follows:
Noticeable performance loss, especially on acceleration
Difficulty getting the boat on plane
An increase in engine RPM at wide open throttle
IMPORTANT: Do not sharpen or alter the top side lifting angle.
MAINTENANCE
73
Nm
lb. in.
27
a
29573
lb. ft.
20

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