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The alternator on your Optimax engine was designed to:

"Maintain the Fully-Charged state of ONE Properly Rated, Correct Design, Engine Cranking Battery".

At present, Mercury Marine does not recommend (and has not approved) Lithium use with any of the 2-stroke (including Optimax) product.