Mercury 200 SportJet User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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2. Disconnect the wire from the bottom of the filter. Remove the
filter (a) by turning the filter in the direction of the arrow
(clockwise). Tip the filter to drain the fluid into a suitable
container.
a - Water separating fuel filter
3. Lubricate the sealing ring on the filter with oil. Thread on the
filter and tighten securely by hand. Reconnect the wire to the
filter.
Fuses
IMPORTANT: Always carry spare 5 and 20 amp fuses.
The electrical wiring circuits on the engine are protected from
overload by fuses in the wiring. If a fuse is open, try to locate and
correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse
may open again.
1. Open the fuse holder and look at the silver colored band inside
the fuse. If the band is broken, replace the fuse.
2. Replace the fuse with a new fuse with the same rating.
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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