Table Of Contents - Mercury T6200 TowSport Operation And Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Adaptive Speed Control (ASC).................................................. 2
Identification............................................................................... 2
Engine Serial Number ........................................................ 2
Transmissions..................................................................... 3
ZF Marine Transmissions............................................... 3
Lanyard Stop Switch.................................................................. 3
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good
Operating Condition............................................................. 4
Instrumentation.......................................................................... 4
VesselView........................................................................... 4
SmartCraft Digital Instruments............................................. 5
System Link Digital Instruments........................................... 5
Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models)......................................... 6
Remote Control Features-Non-DTS................................. 6
Gear Shifting................................................................... 6
Safe Boating Recommendations............................................. 14
Carbon Monoxide Exposure.................................................... 15
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................... 15
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas.............................................. 15
Good Ventilation ................................................................ 15
Poor Ventilation ................................................................. 16
Basic Boat Operation .............................................................. 16
Launching and Boat Operation......................................... 16
Operation Chart............................................................ 16
Starting and Stopping the Engine..................................... 16
Starting the Engine....................................................... 16
Stopping the Engine..................................................... 17
Throttle Only Operation-TowSport Panel Mount............ 17
Freezing Temperature Operation..................................... 18
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................... 18
Protecting People in the Water................................................ 18
While You Are Cruising...................................................... 18
While Boat Is Stationary..................................................... 18
Fuel Requirements................................................................... 24
Fuel Ratings....................................................................... 24
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only).. 24
Gasoline Containing Alcohol.............................................. 24
Bu16 Butanol Fuel Blends............................................ 24
Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Blends............................... 24
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................. 28
Dealer Responsibilities............................................................ 28
Cleaning Care Recommendation............................................. 28
90-8M0128975 JUNE 2017
eng

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Remote Controls (DTS Models)................................................. 7
Electrical System Overload Protection....................................... 8
Visual and Audio Warning Systems......................................... 11
Section 2 - On the Water
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation........................ 18
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats.............. 18
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................ 19
Impact with Underwater Hazards............................................. 20
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................ 20
Getting Started......................................................................... 21
Section 3 - Specifications
Engine Oil................................................................................ 24
6.2 MPI TowSport Engine Specifications................................. 25
Fluid Specifications.................................................................. 26
Section 4 - Maintenance
Maintenance............................................................................ 28
Remote Controls................................................................. 7
Panel Mount Features........................................................ 7
TowSports Panel Mount Features...................................... 8
Service Engine Light and OBD-M MIL Kit......................... 11
Testing the OBD-M Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)............................................................................. 11
Audio Warning System..................................................... 11
Caution......................................................................... 12
Critical........................................................................... 12
Nonconfigured Alarm-DTS Only.................................. 12
Testing the Audio Warning System.............................. 12
Guardian Strategy............................................................. 12
Boats Having an Open Front Deck..................................... 19
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
........................................................................................... 19
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................. 20
The Bottom of the Boat..................................................... 20
Cavitation.......................................................................... 21
Ventilation......................................................................... 21
Elevation and Climate....................................................... 21
20-Hour Break-In Period................................................... 21
After the Break-In Period.................................................. 21
End of First Season Checkup........................................... 22
Engine............................................................................... 26
Transmission.................................................................... 26
Cleaning Gauges.............................................................. 28
Cleaning Remote Controls................................................ 28
Page i