Mercury 200 SportJet User Manual

OPERATION
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Pre‑Starting Check List
Operator knows safe navigation, boating, and operating
procedures.
An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each
person aboard and readily accessible (it is the law).
Know your boat's maximum load capacity. Look at the boat
capacity plate.
Check fuel supply.
Check oil level in oil reservoir.
Make sure the boat drain plug is installed.
Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to
return.
It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Know the waters you will be using; tides, currents, sand bars,
rock, and other hazards.
Make inspection checks listed in the Inspection and
Maintenance Schedule. Refer to Maintenance section.
Operate the bilge blower for at least five minutes to remove
any explosive fumes from the engine compartment. If boat is
not equipped with a bilge blower, open engine hatch and leave
open while starting engine.
Before launching, examine the jet drive pump inlet for
obstructions which may prevent pumping of water.
Check steering for free operation.
Check for debris around the rudder and reverse gate which
may jam or hinder operation.

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