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Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS User Manual

Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS
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200/225 OPTIMAX DTS
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4. Fill any gap between the housing and the transom with a caulking material, as shown.
Using a putty knife, smooth the surface to ensure proper water flow.
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c
d
e
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a - Template
b - 50 mm (2 in.)
c - #10 screw
d - Flat washer (2)
e - Caulking
Routing the Cable
DRILLING HOLE THROUGH TRANSOM (OPTIONAL)
1. Select a transom location for the hole above the water line that does not interfere with
other cables and controls.
2. Drill a 15 mm (5/8 in.) diameter hole.
3. Route the cable through the drilled hole. Seal the transom hole with silicone (RTV) or
a comparable marine sealer after the cable has been routed through.
NOTE: The hole for the first clamp should be 25 mm (1 in.) above the paddle wheel. The
hole for the second clamp should be positioned halfway between the first clamp and the
cap covering the transom hole drilled for the cable.
4. Using a 2.8 mm (7/64 in.) bit, drill holes for the clamps and cap approximately 13 mm
(1/2 in.) deep.
5. Apply silicone sealer (RTV) or a comparable marine sealer to the screw threads,
install the cable clamps and feed the cable through cable cap.

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Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model225 OptiMax DTS
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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