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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
116
The
owner
may
decide
to
limit
the
trim
in.
This
can
be
accomplished
by
purchasing
a
stainless
steel
tilt
pin
from
your
dealer
and
insert
it
in
whatever
adjustment
hole
in
the
transom
brackets is desired.
A non‑stainless
steel shipping
bolt should
not
be used in this application other than on a temporary basis.
123
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Warranty Information
9
Transfer of Warranty
9
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
10
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe, Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East and Africa
11
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
14
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
18
General Information
21
Boater's Responsibilities
21
Before Operating Your Outboard
21
Boat Horsepower Capacity
22
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
22
Outboard Remote Control Models
22
Propeller Selection
23
Remote Steering Notice
25
Lanyard Stop Switch
26
Protecting People in the Water
29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
30
Wave and Wake Jumping
31
Impact with Underwater Hazards
32
Exhaust Emissions
33
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
35
Safe Boating Suggestions
35
Recording Serial Number
37
200/225/250 Optimax Specifications
37
Component Identification
39
Transporting
40
Trailering Boat/Outboard
40
Fuel and Oil
41
Fuel Recommendations
41
Oil Recommendation
42
Fuel Additives
43
Fuel Requirements
43
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction
43
Filling Remote Oil Tank
43
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
44
Filling Fuel Tank
44
Features and Controls
45
Remote Control Features
45
Warning System
46
Power Trim and Tilt
49
Operation
53
Pre-Starting Check List
53
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
53
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
54
Operating at High Elevations
54
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
54
Engine Break-In Procedure
55
Starting the Engine
56
Gear Shifting
58
Stopping the Engine
59
Maintenance
60
Outboard Care
60
EPA Emissions
60
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
61
Flushing the Cooling System
62
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
63
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl
63
Alternator Belt Inspection
64
Fuel System
64
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
67
Fuse Replacement - 200 and 225 Hp Models
68
Fuse Replacement - 250 Hp Model
69
Corrosion Control Anode
70
Battery Inspection
71
Battery Information
72
Propeller Replacement
73
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
76
Compressor Air Intake Filter for 200 and 225 Hp Models
77
Lubrication Points
79
Checking Power Trim Fluid
82
Gearcase Lubrication
83
Submerged Outboard
85
Storage
86
Storage Preparation
86
Fuel System
86
Protecting Internal Engine Components
88
Protecting External Outboard Components
89
Gearcase
89
Positioning Outboard for Storage
89
Battery Storage
89
Troubleshooting
90
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine
90
Engine will Not Start
90
Engine Runs Erratically
91
Performance Loss
91
Battery will Not Hold Charge
91
Owner Service Assistance
92
Local Repair Service
92
Service Away from Home
92
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
92
Service Assistance
92
Mercury Marine Service Offices
93
Outboard Installation
95
Important Information
95
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction
95
Boat Horsepower Capacity
96
Start in Gear Protection
96
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
96
Fuel Tanks
97
Filling the Fuel System
97
Installation Specifications
98
Lifting the Outboard
98
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable
99
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
100
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height
103
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes
104
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom
106
Electrical, Hoses, Control Cables and Front Clamp
109
Filling the Fuel System
119
Oil Injection Set-Up
120
Trim in Pin
123
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Brand
Mercury
Model
225 OptiMax
Category
Outboard Motor
Language
English
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