Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations.............................................................33
Oil Recommendation.................................................................34
Fuel Additives............................................................................35
Fuel Requirements....................................................................35
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction..................................................35
Filling Remote Oil Tank.............................................................35
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank...............................36
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................36
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..........................................................37
Warning System........................................................................38
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................41
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List..............................................................45
Operating In Freezing Temperatures......................................... 45
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water................................ 46
Operating at High Elevations.....................................................46
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..........46
Engine Break-in Procedure........................................................ 47
Starting the Engine....................................................................48
Gear Shifting..............................................................................50
Stopping The Engine.................................................................51
Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................52
EPA Emissions..........................................................................52
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................53
Flushing The Cooling System....................................................54
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...........................................55
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl......................................................55
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