Bilge Siphon Inspection - Mercury 200 Sport-Jet Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Nozzle screws
5. Connect the steering and shift cables.
6. Shift and steer the unit through the entire range and check for any binding
or stiffness. Correct adjustments as necessary.
7. Shift to forward position and check that the reverse gate is not preloaded.
You should be able to slightly rock the reverse gate up and down.
Excessive play requires shift cable adjustment.
8. Check that the bottom edge of the reverse gate is above the outside
diameter of the rudder. If the reverse gate is below the outer diameter of
the rudder, do not operate the boat. See an authorized Mercury Marine
dealer for proper adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Adjust the shift cable so that the reverse gate does not interfere
with water flow coming out of the rudder. If the reverse gate is hanging in the
water flow, a strong vibration may be felt in the control box and failure of the
forward stop or other components will result.

Bilge Siphon Inspection

Inspect the bilge siphon system at periodic intervals to ensure maximum
performance.
a
a - Siphon break
b - Bilge hose
c - Bilge water pickup screen
1. Inspect the pickup screen for foreign material. Clean if necessary.
MAINTENANCE
b
Nm lb‑in.
47
c
62
lb‑ft
– 35
44938
eng