Mercury XR2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION
1-2
Installing Outboard
WARNING
!
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed
with four mounting bolts shown. Failure to correctly fasten
outboard could result in outboard ejecting off boat transom
causing serious injury, death, or property damage.
1 We strongly recommend that your dealer install your outboard
and related accessories to ensure proper installation and good
performance. If you install the outboard yourself, follow instruc-
tions in the Outboard Installation Manual which is provided with
the outboard.
2 The outboard must be secured to the transom with the four 1/2
inch diameter mounting bolts and locknuts provided with the out-
board. Install two bolts thru the upper set of holes and two bolts
thru the lower set of holes.

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)