Mercury 200 SportJet User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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• Remove impeller and lubricate impeller shaft with Quicksilver
or Mercury Precision 2‑4‑C w/Teflon to prevent impeller from
seizing to the shaft.
• Inspect alternator belt. See Alternator Belt Inspection.
• Lubricate the belt tensioned pivot shaft. See Belt Tensioner
Idler Pulley Lubrication.
• Replace engine fuel line filter. See Fuel System.
• Replace water separating fuel filter. See Fuel System.
• Replace compressor air intake filter. See Compressor Air
Intake Filter.
BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE
• Refer to the Storage section.
Clearing A Clogged Water Intake
The hydro‑surge (weed) grate and casted aluminum grate are
intended for general use. The rock grate is intended for use if
operating the jet drive in rocky, shallow conditions.
a - Hydro‑surge grate
b - Casted aluminum grate
c - Rock grate
a b
c
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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