Mercury 200 OptiMax DTS Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Controls
Panel Mount Control Features and Operation...................................................................................... 24
Single Handle Console Control Features and Operation...................................................................... 26
Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation.................................................................................... 29
Dual Handle Console Control Features and Operation........................................................................ 32
Dual Handle Console Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation........................................ 35
Shadow Mode Control Features and Operation................................................................................... 38
Shadow Mode Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation................................................... 43
Warning System................................................................................................................................... 49
Power Trim and Tilt............................................................................................................................... 51
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................... 55
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 55
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 55
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................ 55
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................... 56
Engine Break-in Procedure................................................................................................................... 56
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................. 56
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 58
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................ 60
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 61
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 61
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................ 62
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 63
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................... 63
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl................................................................................................................. 63
Alternator Belt Inspection...................................................................................................................... 64
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 66
Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................ 67
DTS Wiring System.............................................................................................................................. 68
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................... 68
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 69
Battery Information............................................................................................................................... 69
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 70
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................. 73
Compressor Air Intake Filter................................................................................................................. 73
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................. 74
Checking Power Trim Fluid................................................................................................................... 77
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................ 77
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................... 78
Storage
Storage Preparation.............................................................................................................................. 79
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 79
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 80
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 81
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