Mercury 135 Optimax Operation And Maintenance Manual page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 24
Warning System................................................................................................................................................... 24
Power Trim And Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 30
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 30
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 30
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 31
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................ 34
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 35
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 36
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 36
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl................................................................................................................................. 38
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation............................................................................................................ 38
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 39
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................... 40
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 41
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Battery Information............................................................................................................................................... 42
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 43
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 45
Compressor Air Intake Filter................................................................................................................................. 46
Alternator Belt Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 46
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 47
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 49
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 50
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 51
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 51
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 51
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 51
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 52
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................................... 52
iii