Component Identification; Propeller Selection - Mercury 225 Pro XS User Manual

Component Identification

1 - Top cowl
2 - Front cowl latch
3 - Auxiliary tilt switch
4 - Clamp/Swivel bracket
5 - Gearcase
6 - Cooling water intake
7 - Skeg

Propeller Selection

Propping the engine at the higher end of the RPM range may increase
acceleration, but decrease top boat speed. Conversely, propping the
engine at the lower end of the range may increase top boat speed but
hinder acceleration. Mercury Marine recommends selecting a propeller that
allows the engine to operate in the upper half of the recommended full
throttle RPM range with the boat normally loaded (refer to General
Information ‑ Specifications). This RPM range allows for better acceleration
while maintaining maximum boat speed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
10
8 - Anti‑ventilation plate
9 - Anodes (one per side)
10 - Driveshaft housing
11 - Bottom cowl
12 - Water pump indicator (tell
tale)
13 - Side cowl latches (both
sides)
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13
12
11
9
8
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