Table Of Contents - Mercury 250 XS OptiMax Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1
Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................ 1
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 2
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2
Remote Steering Notice...................................................................................... 3
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 3
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 6
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats........................... 6
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 8
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................ 9
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 10
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 12
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 12
Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 14
Specifications-250 XS OptiMax...................................................................... 15
Specifications-300XS OptiMax....................................................................... 16
Special Tools and Kits...................................................................................... 18
Component Identification.................................................................................. 18
Propeller Selection............................................................................................ 19
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 20
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 21
Oil Recommendation........................................................................................ 22
Fuel Additives................................................................................................... 22
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions........................................................................ 23
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 23
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 23
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 23
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 24
Filling Remote Oil Tank.................................................................................... 25
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank...................................................... 25
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 26
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