99-6 JUNE 1999 Printed in U.S.A. - 1999, Mercury Marine Page 1 of 6
No. 99-6
❑ ADVISORY
❑ BULLETIN
End Cap OptiMax Air Compressor
Models Affected
MERCURY/MARINER
135/150 HP, 2.5 LITRE OPTIMAX
S/N 0G868674 Thru 0G925496
200/225 HP, 3.0 LITRE OPTIMAX
S/N 0G869454 Thru 0G925439
The air compressor end cap retaining bolts may become loose due to a machining error.
The loose bolts could allow the end cap to lift out of the compressor body causing an oil leak,
and/or loss of air pressure.
Owner Notification
A letter will be sent to every registered owner of an affected outboard. The letter will advise
the owner to return their outboard to their selling dealer or any authorized dealer for replace-
ment of the compressor end cap.
Dealer Outboard Inventory
Affected outboards in dealer inventory MUST BE reworked prior to customer delivery.
Service Parts Stock
Return all compressor end cap assemblies P/N 1173-828131A4 to Mercury Marine for
credit.
Correction
Replace the air compressor end cap assembly with P/N 1173-828131A5. The new assem-
bly includes the end cap, crankshaft, bearings, pulley flange, seals, and O-rings.
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