Mercury Optimax Models 135, 150, Direct Fuel Injection., Page 87Get this manual

Mercury Optimax Models 135, 150, Direct Fuel Injection., Page 87

CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEM
Voltage Output
1Using 0-20 volt DC voltmeter, connect POSITIVE (+) lead of voltmeter to TERMINAL of alternator and NEGATIVE () lead of voltmeter to engine ground2Start engine and allow to warm upIncrease engine RPM from idle to 2000Normal voltage output should be 13.5 15.1 voltsIf voltage reading is greater than normal, replace voltage regulator3If voltage reading is less than normal, fabricate tool from piece of stiff wire to the following specifications:

20 1015 30 0610OHMS 200 30 20 40 15 10 10 20 00 VOLTS 10 DC AMPS

0.060 in(1.52 mm) 1316 in(20.6 mm) in(203 mm)