Routing Connections Through The Cowl - Mercury 200 VERADO Installation Manual

200/225/250/275 VERADO 4-STROKE
5. For bleeding any air left in the steering system, start and run the engine, and turn the
steering wheel in one direction until the full lock position is met.
6. Attach an 8 mm (5/16 in.) I.D. transparent bleed hose to the bleed valve on the end
of the steering cylinder that the engine is pointing to. Route bleed hose into pump
tank (do not bleed power steering fluid into a different container, as this will only be
pumping fluid out of the system that was just filled).
7. Open bleed valve to release any remaining air in the power steering system. Allow
adequate time, depending on length of power steering hose, for air to escape from
system. Tighten bleed valve securely and remove bleed hose.
8. Turn the steering wheel to opposite full lock position, and repeat procedure for
bleeding steering system.
9. Replace the filter and filler cap on the power steering pump.
10. If desired, the power steering system can be rechecked after sitting overnight to
remove any air that may possibly be left in the system. Repeat steps for bleeding
steering system, preceding.

Routing Connections Through the Cowl

IMPORTANT: Ensure that sufficient excess exists in the wiring harness and battery
cables routed between the cowl fitting and the engine attachment point to relieve stress
and prevent hoses from being kinked or pinched. Ensure that excess exists in all hoses
and cables in full left and right turns and full tilt position.
NOTE: Mercury Marine suggests routing the wiring, cables and fuel hose through a
rigging hose or flexible sleeve from the engine to the boat's gunnel or motor well. Follow
the installation instructions included with the Rigging Hose or Flexible Sleeve Kit.
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