Name: Mercury 200 Optimax
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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION

1. Mark four mounting holes on the transom using the transom

drilling fixture.

or69-1

a - Drill guide holes

b - Transom drilling

fixture

c - Transom centerline

Transom Drilling Fixture 91‑98234A2

5489

Aids in engine installation by

acting as a template for engine

mounting holes.

2. Drill four 13.5 mm (17/32 in.) mounting holes.

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Table of Contents5
Transfer of Warranty9
Warranty Registration United States and Canada9
Warranty Information9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada10
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe, Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East and Africa11
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion14
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions18
Boater's Responsibilities21
Before Operating Your Outboard21
General Information21
Boat Horsepower Capacity22
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation22
Outboard Remote Control Models22
Propeller Selection23
Remote Steering Notice25
Lanyard Stop Switch26
Protecting People in the Water29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats30
Wave and Wake Jumping31
Impact with Underwater Hazards32
Exhaust Emissions33
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard35
Safe Boating Suggestions35
Recording Serial Number37
200/225 Optimax Specifications37
Component Identification39
Trailering Boat/Outboard40
Transporting40
Fuel Recommendations41
Fuel and Oil41
Oil Recommendation42
Fuel Additives43
Fuel Requirements43
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction43
Filling Remote Oil Tank43
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank44
Filling Fuel Tank44
Remote Control Features45
Features and Controls45
Warning System46
Power Trim and Tilt49
Pre-Starting Check List53
Operating in Freezing Temperatures53
Operation53
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water54
Operating at High Elevations54
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed54
Engine Break-In Procedure55
Starting the Engine56
Gear Shifting58
Stopping the Engine59
Outboard Care60
EPA Emissions60
Maintenance60
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule61
Flushing the Cooling System62
Top Cowl Removal and Installation63
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl63
Alternator Belt Inspection64
Fuel System64
Steering Link Rod Fasteners67
Fuse Replacement68
Corrosion Control Anode70
Battery Inspection70
Battery Information71
Propeller Replacement72
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement75
Compressor Air Intake Filter76
Lubrication Points78
Checking Power Trim Fluid82
Gearcase Lubrication82
Submerged Outboard84
Storage Preparation85
Fuel System85
Storage85
Protecting Internal Engine Components87
Protecting External Outboard Components88
Gearcase88
Positioning Outboard for Storage88
Battery Storage88
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine89
Engine will Not Start89
Troubleshooting89
Engine Runs Erratically90
Performance Loss90
Battery will Not Hold Charge90
Service Away from Home91
Parts and Accessories Inquiries91
Service Assistance91
Local Repair Service91
Owner Service Assistance91
Mercury Marine Service Offices92
Important Information94
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction94
Outboard Installation94
Boat Horsepower Capacity95
Start in Gear Protection95
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard95
Fuel Tanks96
Filling the Fuel System96
Installation Specifications97
Lifting the Outboard97
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable98
Steering Link Rod Fasteners99
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height102
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes103
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom105
Electrical, Hoses, Control Cables and Front Clamp108
Single Outboard109
Filling the Fuel System118
Oil Injection Set-Up119
Trim in Pin121

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