Mercury 200 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 25
Warning System................................................................................................................................................... 25
Power Trim and Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 31
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 31
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 31
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 31
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 31
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 32
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................ 34
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 35
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 36
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 36
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 37
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 38
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................... 39
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 40
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................ 40
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 41
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 43
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 44
Checking Power Trim Fluid.................................................................................................................................. 47
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 47
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 48
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 49
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 49
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 49
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 50
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 50
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine.............................................................................................................. 51
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