Steering Link Rod Fasteners - Mercury Optimax User Manual

DRAINING WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER CHAMBER
NOTE: If a sufficient amount of water has accumulated in the fuel
filter chamber, the warning system will turn on. Draining the water
from the fuel filter chamber is required.
1. Pull the drain hose off the right side fitting. Hold the open end
of the hose over a container.
2. Use a 1/8 in. hex wrench and loosen the drain screw and drain
the fuel filter chamber.
a - Drain hose
b - Right side fitting
3. Retighten the drain screw and reattach the hose.
IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the drain
screw by squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing fuel into the
chamber.

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering
cable to the engine must be fastened using special washer head
bolt ("a" ‑ Part Number 10‑849838) and self‑locking nylon insert
locknuts ("c" & "d" ‑ Part Number 11‑826709113). These locknuts
must never be replaced with common nuts (non‑locking) as they
will work loose and vibrate off freeing the link rod to disengage.
MAINTENANCE
b
a
c
c - Drain screw
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