Table Of Contents - Mercury 200 OptiMax DTS Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Information
Transfer Of Warranty.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada................................................................................................. 1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada............................................................................. 1
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)......................................................................................... 2
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)............ 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion........................................................................................................... 5
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions....................................................................................................................... 6
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities......................................................................................................................................... 8
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................................................................................ 8
Boat Horsepower Capacity..................................................................................................................................... 8
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.............................................................................................. 9
Outboard Remote Control Models ......................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................................................................... 9
Lanyard Stop Switch.............................................................................................................................................10
Protecting People In The Water........................................................................................................................... 11
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............................................................................12
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................................................................................................................... 12
Impact With Underwater Hazards.........................................................................................................................13
Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................................................................... 14
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard........................................................................................................... 15
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................................................................................................... 15
Recording Serial Number..................................................................................................................................... 16
200/225 OptiMax DTS Specifications...................................................................................................................16
Component Identification......................................................................................................................................18
Installation
Installing Outboard............................................................................................................................................... 19
Propeller Selection............................................................................................................................................... 20
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Fuel and Oil
Gasoline Recommendations................................................................................................................................ 22
Fuel Additives.......................................................................................................................................................22
Oil Recommendation............................................................................................................................................22
Fuel Requirements............................................................................................................................................... 22
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction............................................................................................................................. 23
Filling Remote Oil Tank........................................................................................................................................ 23
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank.......................................................................................................... 23
Filling Fuel Tank................................................................................................................................................... 23
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