Maintenance Specifications; Inspection And Maintenance Schedule; Prior To Every Use; After Each Saltwater Or Polluted Water Use - Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Specifications

Recommended fuel type
Recommended oil
Oil tank capacity
Engine reservoir capacity
External tank
Spark plug type
Spark plug gap
Battery rating
Water pressure
At 900–1000 RPM
At 5500 RPM (boat on plane)
Lubricants, Sealants, Adhesives
Tube Ref No.
Loctite 271 Threadlocker
7
Loctite 567 PST Pipe
9
Sealant
Loctite 242 Threadlocker
66
High Performance Gear
87
Lubricant
2-4-C with Teflon
95

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule

Prior to Every Use

• Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine.
• Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks.
• Check the engine compartment and use your nose to detect any fuel fumes.
• Check the throttle, shift, and steering system for binding or loose components.

After Each Saltwater or Polluted Water Use

• Flush all internal passages with fresh water.
• Wash the jet pump exterior with fresh water.

Every 10 Hours or Once A Month, Whichever Occurs First

• Check bilge siphon system. See Bilge Siphon Inspection.
• Inspect cable bellows for wear, rub marks, or leaks.
• Inspect battery and connections. See Battery Inspection.
• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
• Check exhaust hoses for holes or distortion due to overheating.

Every 50 Hours or Once A Month, Whichever Occurs First

• Check level and condition of drive housing and stator lubricant. See Drive Housing Lubricant.
• Check the corrosion control anodes. Replace if over 50% corroded. See Corrosion Control Anodes.
• Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners.
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Description
Maintenance Specifications
Unleaded 87 octane minimum
TC‑W3 Premium Plus or OptiMax 2‑Cycle Outboard Oil
0.71 liter (0.44 US quart)
11.4 liter (12 US quart)
1000 marine cranking amp (minimum)
800 cold cranking amp (minimum)
180 amp hours (minimum)
1.4–41 kPa (0.2–0.6 psi)
69–103 kPa (10–15 psi)
Where Used
Nozzle screws
Stator fill/drain plug and vent plug threads
Stator drain and fill plugs
Water intake grate screws
Stator bolts and ride plate screws
Drive housing and stator assembly fill lubricant
Tensioner pulley grease fitting
NGK IZFR6J
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
90-8M0050731 MAY 2011
Part No.
92-809819
92-809822
92-809821
92-858064K01
92-802859A 1