Mercury XR2 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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a
b
c
Checking Power Trim Fluid
1
Place outboard in the full down (in) position.
2 Remove fill/vent screw (a). Wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth and
reinstall - DO NOT THREAD INTO PUMP. Remove fill/vent screw
and note oil level. Oil level must be between the “ADD” (c) and
“FULL” (b) marks on dipstick. If necessary, add Quicksilver Pow-
er Trim & Steering Fluid or SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil thru
the fill/vent screw hole to bring level up to the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
3 To purge system of air, raise the outboard 2 or 3 times. Recheck
oil level and add oil if necessary.
4 Reinstall fill/vent screw by turning it all-the-way in, then back it out
one and a half (1-1/2) turns.
CAUTION
!
Fill/Vent screw MUST BE backed out one and a half (1-1/2)
turns (after bottoming out) to vent pump reservoir.
FAILURE
TO BACK SCREW OUT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
PUMP.

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)