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OIL INJECTION
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 3C-13
Priming Procedure – Method 1
METHOD 1 – SHIFT SWITCH ACTIVATION PRIME PROCEDURE
Before starting engine for the first time, prime the oil pump. Priming will remove any
air that may be in the pump, oil supply hose, or internal passages.
a
b
a-Oil Injection Pump
b-Oil Supply Hose
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the fuel pumps, fill the engine fuel system with fuel. Other-
wise the fuel pumps will run without fuel during the priming process.
Prime the oil injection pump as follows:
1. Fill the engine fuel system with fuel. Connect fuel hose and squeeze primer bulb until
it fells firm.
2. Turn the ignition key switch to the “ON” position.
3. Within the first 10 seconds after the key switch has been turned on, move the remote
control handle from neutral into forward gear 3 to 5 times. This will automatically start
the priming process.
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F
NOTE: It may take a few minutes for the pump to complete the priming process.

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Mercury Optimax 175 Specifications

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BrandMercury
ModelOptimax 175
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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