Mercury 200 User Manual page 46

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. Advance the control handle to increase engine RPM. Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine
damage.
4. 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. Make sure the cooling water intake is submerged.
2. Check the engine oil level.
3. Open fuel tank vent on manual venting type tanks.
OPERATION
CAUTION
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