Steering Link Rod Fasteners; Fuse Replacement - Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the drain screw by squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing
fuel into the chamber.

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using special
washer head bolt ("a" ‑ Part Number 10‑849838) and self‑locking nylon insert locknuts ("c" & "d" ‑ Part Number
11‑826709113). These locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts (non‑locking) as they will work loose
and vibrate off freeing the link rod to disengage.
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden, sharp turn. This potentially
violent action can cause occupants to be thrown overboard exposing them to serious injury or death.
d
a - Special washer head bolt (10‑849838)
b - Flat washer (2)
Description
Special washer head bolt
Nylon insert locknut "d"
Nylon insert locknut "c"
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and self‑locking nylon insert locknut. Tighten
locknut until it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt and self‑locking nylon insert locknut. First torque
bolt, then torque locknut to specifications.

Fuse Replacement

IMPORTANT: Always carry spare 2, 5 and 20 AMP fuses.
The electrical wiring circuits on the outboard are protected from overload by fuses in the wiring. If a fuse is blown,
try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse may blow again.
Open the fuse holder and look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. If band is broken, replace the fuse. Replace
fuse with a new fuse with the same rating.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
a
c -
d -
Nm
27
27
Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4 turn
59
c
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Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
lb. in.
b
lb. ft.
20
20