Mercury XR2 User Manual

XR2 XR2 SS
1998, Mercury Marine 90Ć848717980 298
for your purchase of one of the finest outboards available.
You have made a sound investment in boating pleasure.
Your outboard has been manufactured by Mercury Ma-
rine, a world leader in marine technology and outboard
manufacturing since 1939. These years of experience
have been committed to the goal of producing the finest
quality products. This led to Mercury Marine’s reputation
for strict quality control, excellence, durability, lasting per-
formance and being the best at providing after-the-sale
support.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your
outboard. This manual has been prepared to assist you in
the operation, safe use and care of your outboard.
All of us at Mercury Marine took pride in building your out-
board and wish you many years of happy and safe boat-
ing.
Again, thank you for your confidence in Mercury Marine.
Mercury Hi-Performance,
N7480 County Road “UU”
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-9585

Mercury XR2 Specifications

General

MODEL	XR2
Horsepower	180 (134kw)
Propshaft Kilowatts1	194
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000-7000
Idle RPM in Forward Gear	650-750
Maximum Timing	25° BTDC
Idle Speed Pickup Timing	2° ATDC
Gear Ratio	1.87:1
Piston Displacement	122 cu. in. (2.0L/1998cc)
Bore	3.125 in. (79.5 mm)
Stroke	2.65 in. (67 mm)
Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Recommended Spark Plug	NGK-BUHW (P/N 33-97180)
Fuel Pressure	5 - 6 psi
Recommended Gasoline	Refer to Fuel Section
Recommended Oil	Refer to Fuel Section
Recommended Gear Case Oil	Quicksilver Hi-Performance Gear Lube (92-816026A4)
Gear Case Lubricant Ca- pacity	22.5 fl. oz. (666 ml)
Charging System Output	16 amps @ 7000 RPM
Battery Rating	Minimum reserve capacity rating of 100 minutes and CCA of 350
Water Pres. @ WOT	15 PSI (103.4 kPa)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	350 lbs. (159 kg)
Transom Height	Short Shaft = 15” (381mm) Long Shaft = 20” (508mm)