Installation; Installing Outboard; Propeller Selection - Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual

Installing Outboard

Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with the required mounting hardware as shown.
Failure to correctly fasten outboard could result in outboard ejecting off boat transom causing serious injury,
death, or property damage.
We strongly recommend that your dealer install your outboard and related accessories to ensure proper installation
and good performance. If you install the outboard yourself, follow instructions in the Outboard Installation Manual
which is provided with the outboard.
The outboard must be secured to the transom with the four 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) diameter mounting bolts and locknuts
provided. Install two bolts through the upper set of holes and two bolts through the lower set of holes.
MAXIMUM OUTBOARD MOUNTING HEIGHT
The mounting height of the outboard must not exceed 635 mm (25 in.) for EL models, 762 mm (30 in.) for EXL
models, and 889 mm (35 in.) for EXXL models. Mounting the outboard higher may cause damage to the gearcase
components.

Propeller Selection

For best all around performance from your outboard/boat combination, select 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.

INSTALLATION

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