Electric Fuel Pump; Boat Horsepower Capacity; Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard; Fuel Tanks - Mercury 225 OPTIMAX DTS Installation Manual

Electric Fuel Pump

The fuel pressure must not exceed 28 kPa (4 psi). If necessary, install a pressure
regulator.

Boat Horsepower Capacity

Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can: 1) cause
loss of boat control 2) place too much weight at the transom altering the designed
flotation characteristics of the boat or 3) cause the boat to break apart particularly
around the transom area. Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury, death or
boat damage.
Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate
indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer
following certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat
manufacturer.

Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard

Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically designed
and tested for your outboard. These accessories are available from Mercury Marine
dealers.
Check with your dealer before installation of accessories. The misuse of acceptable
accessories or the use of unacceptable accessories can result in serious injury, death,
or product failure.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not designed to be
safely used with your outboard or outboard operating system. Acquire and read the
installation, operation, and maintenance manuals for all your selected accessories.

Fuel Tanks

Portable Fuel Tank

Select a suitable location in the boat within the engine fuel line length limitations and
secure the tank in place.

Permanent Fuel Tank

Permanent fuel tanks should be installed in accordance with industry and federal safety
standards, which include recommendations applicable to grounding, anti-siphon
protection, ventilation, etc.
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WARNING
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U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS)
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY
WARNING
!
200/225 OPTIMAX DTS
XXX
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