Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 321

Powerhead
NOTE: S/N 0T178500 and above do not use gasket strips on the crankcase cover.
4. Apply Loctite Master Gasket onto the mating surface of the cylinder block.
Tube Ref No.
Loctite Master Gasket Kit
12
5. Install the crankcase cover onto the cylinder block.
6. Apply 2‑Cycle Premium Outboard Oil to the eight center main screw threads and face. Install the eight center main screws
and tighten the screws progressively and in the sequence shown until the crankshaft cover contacts the cylinder block.
7. Apply 2‑Cycle Premium Outboard Oil to the perimeter screw threads and face. Install the crankcase cover perimeter screws.
8. Install the end cap screws and tighten the screws in sequence to the specified torque.
9. Tighten the center main screws to the specified torque.
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a
Description
Crankcase cover and cylinder block mating surface
a - Gasket strips
b - Edge of cover
b
17314
Where Used
17315
Part No.
92-12564 2
90-8M0050731 MAY 2011