Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual page 107

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
When first determining transom strength, use a dial torque wrench.
If the bolt or nut continues to turn without the torque reading on the
dial increasing, it is an indication that the transom is yielding. The
load area can be increased by using a larger washer or a transom
reinforcement plate.
NOTE: The inside holes on the transom reinforcement plate are
for the lower transom bolts and the outside holes are for the upper
transom bolts.
a - Large transom washer
Description
Large transom washer
Transom reinforcement plate
1. Apply marine sealer to shanks of bolts, not the threads.
2. Fasten the outboard with the correct mounting hardware.
Tighten locknuts to the specified torque.
a
99
b - Transom reinforcement
plate
b
20860
Part Number
67‑896392
67‑896305