Cleaning Care For The Powerhead (Saltwater Use); Battery Inspection; Dts Battery Specifications - Mercury 200 Verado Manual

5. To remove minor scratches, use Mercury Marine Cowl Finishing Compound (92-859026K 1).

Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)

If the outboard is operated in saltwater, remove the top cowl and flywheel cover. Inspect the powerhead
and powerhead components for salt build-up. Wash off any salt build-up from the powerhead and
powerhead components with fresh water. Keep water spray out of the air filter/intake and alternator. After
washing, allow the powerhead and components to dry. Apply Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants
Corrosion Guard spray on the external metal surfaces of the powerhead and powerhead components.
Do not allow the Corrosion Guard spray to come in contact with the alternator drive belt, belt pulleys or
the outboard motor mounts.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow lubricant or Corrosion Guard spray to come in contact with the alternator
drive belt or the belt pulleys. The alternator drive belt could slip and be damaged if it becomes coated
with any lubricant or Corrosion Guard spray.
Tube Ref No.
Corrosion Guard
120

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Add water, as necessary, to keep the battery full.
3. Make sure the battery is secure against movement.
4. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly installed. Positive to positive and
negative to negative.
5. Make sure the battery is equipped with a non-conductive shield to prevent accidental shorting of
battery terminals.

DTS Battery Specifications

IMPORTANT: Do not use deep cycle batteries for the main engine starting battery.
IMPORTANT: Boating industry standards (BIA, ABYC, etc.), federal standards and Coast Guard
regulations must be adhered to when installing the battery. Ensure that battery cable installation meets
the pull test requirements and that positive battery terminal is properly insulated in accordance with
regulations.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended (required in some states) that the battery be installed in an enclosed
case. Refer to regulations for your area.
Minimum SAE Starting Battery Requirements - BCI GRP 24
MCA
CCA
Ah
NOTE: Due to the wide variety of battery manufacturers throughout the world, ratings and physical battery
sizes will vary. Check with the manufacturer for a starting battery with a MCA, CCA, or Ah specification
that will be equal to or greater than the SAE Standard J537 specified previously.
IMPORTANT: For DTS products, each engine must be equipped with its own starting battery. If your
boat application requires additional battery loads for boat accessories or marine electronics, it is
recommended that an auxiliary battery or batteries be installed.
MAINTENANCE
Description
61
Where Used
External metal surfaces of the
powerhead and powerhead
components.
1000
800
180 (International Rating)
Part No.
92-802878Q55