Mercury 200 SportJet User Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
Starting the engine with the drive in gear can cause serious injury
or death. Never operate a boat that does not have a
neutral‑safety‑protection device.
Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when
the operator moves far enough away from the operator's position
(as in accidental ejection from the operator's position) to activate
the switch. A lanyard stop switch can be installed as an accessory
‑ generally on the dashboard or side adjacent to the operator's
position.
The lanyard is a cord usually 122–152 cm (4–5 feet) in length when
stretched out, with an element on one end made to be inserted into
the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator.
The lanyard is coiled to make its at‑rest condition as short as
possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with
nearby objects. Its stretched‑out length is made to minimize the
likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to
move around in an area close to the normal operator's position. If
it is desired to have a shorter lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the
operator's wrist or leg, or tie a knot in the lanyard.
a - Lanyard cord
b - Lanyard stop switch
Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
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a
b

Mercury 200 SportJet Specifications

General

Model	200
Horsepower	200
Kilowatts	149.1
Full throttle RPM range	5150–5650
Idle speed RPM range	900–1000
Number of cylinders	6
Piston displacement	2508 cc (153 in³)
Cylinder bore	88.4 mm (3.500 in.)
Stroke	67.3 mm (2.650 in.)
Spark plug	NGK IZFR6J‑11
Spark plug gap	1.1 mm (.043 in.)
Recommended gasoline	Refer to Fuel and Oil
Recommended oil	Refer to Fuel and Oil
Emission control system	Electronic engine control (EC)
Battery rating (minimum)	1000 marine cranking amps (MCA) or 800 cold cranking amps (CCA)
Charging system output	60 A