Outboard Installation; Important Information; Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction - Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION

Important Information

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Lack of oil pressure in the system can cause severe internal
engine damage during start‑up. Prime the oil injection pump on
new or rebuilt engines or after performing maintenance on the
oiling system.
Refer to Priming the Oil Injection Pump for instructions.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Do not use pre‑mixed 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.
OIL RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Oil
OptiMax Oil or Premium Plus TC‑W3 is a higher grade oil that
provides increased lubrication and extra resistance to carbon
buildup when used with good or varying grades of gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Oil must be NMMA certified TC‑W3 2‑Cycle oil.
Periodically consult with your dealer to get the latest gasoline and
oil recommendations. If Mercury Precision or Quicksilver 2‑Cycle
Outboard Oil is not available, substitute another brand of 2‑Cycle
outboard oil that is NMMA Certified TC‑W3. The use of an inferior
2‑Cycle outboard oil can reduce engine durability. Damage from
use of inferior oil may not be covered under the limited warranty.

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.
NOTICE
OptiMax Oil or Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Outboard
Oil
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