Fuel And Oil; Fuel Requirements; Fuel Additives; Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction - Mercury 200 Sport-Jet Operation & Maintenance Manual

Fuel Requirements

Do not use premixed gas and oil in this engine. The engine automatically
receives extra oil during engine break‑in. Use a fresh supply of the
recommended gasoline during engine break‑in and after engine break‑in.

Fuel Additives

To minimize carbon deposit buildup in the engine, add Mercury or Quicksilver
Quickare Fuel Treatment to the engine's fuel at each tank fill throughout the
boating season. Use the additive as directed on the container.

Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction

IMPORTANT: Adding components to the fuel supply system (filters, valves,
fittings, etc.) may restrict the fuel flow. This may cause engine stalling at low
speed, and/or a lean fuel condition at high RPM that could cause engine
damage.

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement

Required for outboards manufactured for sale, sold, or offered for sale in the
United States.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that any outboard
manufactured after January 1, 2009, must use low permeation fuel hose
for the primary fuel hose connecting the fuel tank to the outboard.
• Low permeation hose is USCG Type B1‑15 or Type A1‑15, defined as not
exceeding 15/gm²/24 h with CE 10 fuel at 23 °C as specified in SAE J
1527 ‑ marine fuel hose.

Oil Recommendation

Recommended Oil
Mercury OptiMax/DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2‑Cycle Engine Oil is recommended
for your engine. If Mercury OptiMax/DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2‑Cycle Engine Oil
is not available, we recommend using Mercury or Quicksilver TC‑W3 Premium
Plus 2‑Cycle Oil. Severe engine damage may result from use of an inferior oil.
Mercury Racing 2‑Stroke Oil is recommended for OptiMax engines that are
used in applications of extreme loads associated with commercial, work, or
extended periods of high RPM. The added lubrication and protection properties
of Mercury Racing 2‑Stroke oil maximize engine horsepower while protecting
against heat and reduce wear and carbon deposit buildup.
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FUEL AND OIL

OptiMax Oil or Premium Plus 2‑Cycle TCW 3
Outboard Oil
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