Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual page 9

Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 83
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 83
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 84
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 86
Cowl Removal and Installation......................................................................... 87
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls........................................................ 89
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)........................................... 89
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 89
Verado Engine Battery Specifications.............................................................. 90
Air Filter (200-300)........................................................................................... 91
Air Filter (350, 350 Pro).................................................................................... 92
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 93
Corrosion Control Anodes................................................................................ 96
Corrosion Control Anodes (350 HP)................................................................. 97
Trim Wear Pad Replacement........................................................................... 97
Propeller Replacement - 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) Diameter Propeller Shaft.............. 98
Propeller Replacement - 31.75 mm (1-1/4 in.) Diameter Propeller Shaft....... 101
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement........................................................ 102
Fuses.............................................................................................................. 105
DTS Wiring System........................................................................................ 106
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection..................................................................... 107
Checking Power Trim Fluid............................................................................. 107
Checking Power Steering Fluid...................................................................... 109
Changing Engine Oil ...................................................................................... 109
Gearcase Lubrication...................................................................................... 112
Storage
Storage Preparation........................................................................................ 118
Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 118
Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 119
Gearcase........................................................................................................ 119
Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 119
Battery Storage............................................................................................... 119
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