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Mercury XR2 User Manual

Mercury XR2
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MAINTENANCE
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
EVERY 25 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE A MONTH
1. Lubricate all lubrication points. (page 50)
2. Check level and condition of gear case lubricant. (page 53)
3. Inspect battery. (page 49)
4. Check corrosion control anodes. (page 46)
5. Check tightness of bolts, nuts and other fasteners.
6. Lubricate propshaft with anti-corrosion grease. (50)
EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE A SEASON
IMPORTANT: Increased lubrication and corrosion mainte-
nance is required if unit is used in salt water.
1. Inspect and clean/replace spark plugs. (page 49)
2. Check engine timing setup.*
3. Check charging system.*
4. Inspect reeds.*
5. Drain and replace gear case lubricant. (page 53)
6. Lubricate splines on the drive shaft.*
7. Lubricate entire length of driveshaft with anti-corrosion grease.*
8. Lubricate propshaft with anti-corrosion grease.
9. Check power trim fluid. (page 52)
10. Check control cable adjustments.*
11. Remove engine deposits with Quicksilver Power Tune Engine
Cleaner.
12. Replace final fuel filter element. (Page 44)
13. Replace water pump impeller (more often if overheating occurs
or reduced water pressure is noted).*
BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE
1. Refer to Storage procedure. (page 55)
These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer.

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Mercury XR2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MODELXR2
Horsepower180 (134kw)
Propshaft Kilowatts1194
Full Throttle RPM Range6000-7000
Idle RPM in Forward Gear650-750
Maximum Timing25° BTDC
Idle Speed Pickup Timing2° ATDC
Gear Ratio1.87:1
Piston Displacement122 cu. in. (2.0L/1998cc)
Bore3.125 in. (79.5 mm)
Stroke2.65 in. (67 mm)
Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Recommended Spark PlugNGK-BUHW (P/N 33-97180)
Fuel Pressure5 - 6 psi
Recommended GasolineRefer to Fuel Section
Recommended OilRefer to Fuel Section
Recommended Gear Case OilQuicksilver Hi-Performance Gear Lube (92-816026A4)
Gear Case Lubricant Ca- pacity22.5 fl. oz. (666 ml)
Charging System Output16 amps @ 7000 RPM
Battery RatingMinimum reserve capacity rating of 100 minutes and CCA of 350
Water Pres. @ WOT15 PSI (103.4 kPa)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight350 lbs. (159 kg)
Transom HeightShort Shaft = 15” (381mm) Long Shaft = 20” (508mm)

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