Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS User Manual

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Battery Information
!
CAUTION
Hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to battery posts to avoid loss of electrical
power.
• Do not use deep cycle batteries. Engines must use a marine starting battery with 1000
MCA, 800 CCA or 180 Ah.
• When connecting engine battery, hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to
battery posts. Torque nuts to specification.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Hex nuts 13.5 120
IMPORTANT: Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to engine installation manual
for size requirements.
Decal needs to be placed on or near battery box for future service reference. One
5/16 in. and one 3/8 in. hex nut are supplied per battery for wing nut replacement. Metric
hex nuts are not supplied.
Place decal on or near battery box for future service
reference. 5/16" and 3/8" hex nuts supplied for
wing nut replacement. Metric hex nuts not supplied.
NOTICE - DTS & Optimax Engines
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IMPORTANT:
Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
DO NOT
USE WING
NUTS.
DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES!
13.5Nm (120 lbs. in.)
DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) applications and
Optimax engines must use a marine starting
battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah.
rating.
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Connecting Battery Cables and DTS Power Harness
!
CAUTION
To avoid the possibility of loss of electrical power due to the DTS power harness
connection being pulled off battery, fasten the DTS power harness to one of the battery
cables near the battery with cable tie.
• Install DTS power harness directly to the starting battery only.
• Do not extend lead length of harness.
• See accessory manual for optional lead connection kit.
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Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	225 OptiMax DTS
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English