Mercury 200 Verado Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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............................................................................................................................... 50
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................... 53
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 53
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 53
Engine Break-in Procedure................................................................................................................... 53
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................. 53
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 55
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................ 56
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 57
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................. 57
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 59
Cowl Removal and Installation............................................................................................................. 59
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................................................................................ 60
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)............................................................................... 61
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 61
DTS Battery Specifications................................................................................................................... 61
Air Filter................................................................................................................................................ 62
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................... 68
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 68
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.............................................................................................. 70
Fuses.................................................................................................................................................... 71
DTS Wiring System.............................................................................................................................. 72
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection........................................................................................................... 72
Checking Power Trim Fluid................................................................................................................... 73
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................................................................................ 74
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................ 74
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................ 77
Storage
Storage Preparation.............................................................................................................................. 79
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 79
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 79
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................. 80
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................ 80
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine............................................................................................... 81
Engine Will Not Start............................................................................................................................. 81
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