Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 195

COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery terminals.
2. Remove top cowling.
IMPORTANT: Prior to removing flywheel cover, remove vent hose from fitting on
flywheel cover.
3. Remove flywheel cover.
4. Use 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) drive on belt tensioner arm to relieve belt tension. Remove belt.
a -
b -
If engine has been recently run, air pressure outlet hose fittings may be extremely
hot. Allow components to cool off before beginning disassembly.
5. Disconnect air pressure outlet hose.
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
a
a
Belt Tensioner
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) drive
b b
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CAUTION
DIRECT FUEL INJECTION
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