Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual page 53

1. Move the control handle into neutral position.
2. Depress shift lock button, press and hold the throttle only/station select button while moving the control
handle ahead to the forward detent.
3. Hold in the button until the horn sounds twice and the neutral light starts flashing. The flashing light indicates
that the throttle only is engaged.
4. Advance the control handle to increase engine RPM. Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage.
5. To disengage, return the control handle back to neutral position.
SHADOW MODE REMOTE CONTROL 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 on manual venting type tanks.
3. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.
OPERATION
NEUTRAL
START
STOP
CAUTION
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