Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Controls
Warning System................................................................................................................................................... 23
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 25
Power Trim and Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 35
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 35
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 35
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 35
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 35
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 36
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................................. 36
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Dual Helm Station Transfer.................................................................................................................................. 51
Synchronizing Dual Engines................................................................................................................................. 52
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................ 52
Remote Control Adjustments................................................................................................................................ 53
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 54
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 54
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 55
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 55
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl................................................................................................................................. 56
Alternator Belt Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 57
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 59
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................... 59
DTS Wiring System.............................................................................................................................................. 60
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 60
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Battery Information............................................................................................................................................... 61
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 62
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 65
Compressor Air Intake Filter................................................................................................................................. 65
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 66
Checking Power Trim Fluid.................................................................................................................................. 69
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 69
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 70
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 71
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 72
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 73
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 73
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 73
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