Mercury 200 SportJet User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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• Fouled impeller, inlet, or stator.
• Ride plate seal leak.
Battery Will Not Hold Charge
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Battery connections are loose or corroded.
• Low electrolyte level in battery.
• Worn out or inefficient battery.
• Excessive use of electrical accessories.
• Defective rectifier, alternator, or voltage regulator.

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