Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual page 50

Warming Up Engine
Throttle Only/Station Select Button ‑ This feature allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm‑up,
without shifting the engines into gear.
1. Move the control handles into neutral position.
2. Press and hold the throttle only button while moving the control handles ahead to the forward detent.
3. Hold in the button until the horn sounds twice and the neutral lights starts flashing. The flashing lights
indicates that the throttle only is engaged.
4. Advance the control handles to increase engine RPM. Engine RPM is limited to 3000 RPM to prevent engine
damage.
5. To disengage, return the control handles back to neutral position.
SLIM BINNACLE - 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. Make sure the cooling water intake is submerged.
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