Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual page 45

1. Move the control handle into neutral position.
2. Depress shift lock button, press and hold the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to
the forward detent. The horn sound indicates that throttle only is engaged.
3. Hold in the button until the horn sounds twice. The horn sound indicates that throttle only is engaged.
4. Advance the control handle to increase engine RPM. Engine RPM is limited to 3000 RPM to prevent engine
damage.
5. To disengage, return the control handle back to neutral position.
CONSOLE MOUNT - SINGLE ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
Before starting, read the Pre‑Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, and Engine Break‑in Procedure
in the Operation Section.
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water circulating through all the cooling water
intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the engine.
1. Lower the outboard to the vertical operating position. Make sure all cooling water intake holes are
submerged.
2. Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type fuel tanks.
3. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.
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CAUTION
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