Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 12

Table of Contents
Maintenance Specifications...............................................1B-2
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule..............................1B-2
Prior to Every Use.......................................................1B-2
After Each Saltwater or Polluted Water Use...............1B-2
Every 10 Hours or Once A Month, Whichever Occurs
First.........................................................................1B-2
Every 50 Hours or Once A Month, Whichever Occurs
First.........................................................................1B-2
Every 100 Hours or Once A Month, Whichever Occurs
First.........................................................................1B-3
Before Periods of Storage..........................................1B-3
Clearing A Clogged Water Intake......................................1B-3
Manual Clearing..........................................................1B-3
Hydro-Surge Grate.....................................................1B-4
Fuel System.......................................................................1B-4
Fuel Line Inspection....................................................1B-4
Fuel Line Filter............................................................1B-4
Water Separating Fuel Filter.......................................1B-4
Fuses ................................................................................1B-5
Battery Inspection .............................................................1B-6
Battery Information.............................................................1B-6
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...........................1B-6
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation..........................1B-7
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Important Information
Section 1B - Maintenance
Compressor Air Intake Filter..............................................1B-8
Flushing the Cooling System.............................................1B-9
Corrosion Control Anodes................................................1B-10
Bilge Siphon Inspection...................................................1B-10
Alternator Belt Inspection.................................................1B-10
Belt Tensioner Idler Pulley Lubrication............................1B-11
Drive Housing Lubricant...................................................1B-11
Stator Assembly Lubricant...............................................1B-12
Submerged Power Package............................................1B-13
Storage Preparation.........................................................1B-13
Removal......................................................................1B-7
Installation...................................................................1B-8
Removal......................................................................1B-9
Installation...................................................................1B-9
Draining Lubricant.....................................................1B-11
Adding Lubricant.......................................................1B-12
Draining Lubricant.....................................................1B-12
Adding or Refilling Lubricant.....................................1B-12
Protecting Internal Engine Components...................1B-14
Protecting Jet Pump Components............................1B-14
Positioning Outboard for Storage.............................1B-14
Battery Storage.........................................................1B-14
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