Mercury 200 SportJet User Manual

OPERATION
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4. Shift the jet drive into neutral. Do not advance the throttle
speed past idle for starting.
a - Dual handle
b - Single handle
5. For initial start of a new engine or for an engine that ran out of
fuel or was drained of fuel, fill the fuel system as follows:
a. Turn the ignition key switch to the "ON" position for three
seconds and then back to the "OFF" position for five
seconds.
b. Continue this procedure five times to allow the electric fuel
pump to fill the fuel system.
6. Turn ignition key to the "START" position. If engine fails to start
in ten seconds, return key to the "ON" position, wait 30
seconds, and try again.
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NOTE: The electronic starting system will automatically prime
(choke) the engine and increase idle speed for starting.
Shifting
a - Dual handle
b - Single handle
N
N
a
b
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N
RF
N
R
F
44356
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