Mercury 200 User Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Power Trim and Tilt............................................................................................................................... 34
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................... 37
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 37
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 37
Engine Break-in Procedure................................................................................................................... 37
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................. 37
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 49
Dual Helm Station Transfer.................................................................................................................. 50
Synchronizing Dual Engines................................................................................................................. 51
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................ 52
Remote Control Adjustments................................................................................................................ 52
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 54
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 54
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................ 55
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 56
Cowl Removal and Installation............................................................................................................. 56
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................................................................................ 58
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 58
DTS Battery Specifications................................................................................................................... 59
Air Filter................................................................................................................................................ 60
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................... 65
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 65
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.............................................................................................. 67
Fuses.................................................................................................................................................... 68
DTS Wiring System.............................................................................................................................. 69
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection........................................................................................................... 69
Checking Power Trim Fluid................................................................................................................... 70
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................................................................................ 70
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................ 71
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................ 74
Storage
Storage Preparation.............................................................................................................................. 76
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 76
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 76
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................. 77
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................ 77
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................... 77
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine............................................................................................... 78
Engine Will Not Start............................................................................................................................. 78
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear............................................................................................ 78
Engine Runs Erratically........................................................................................................................ 78
Performance Loss................................................................................................................................. 79
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