Mercury 300XS OptiMax Boat Engine Manuals

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Mercury 300XS OptiMax Manual (145 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
7
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada
7
Warranty Information
7
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada
8
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
8
Mercury Racing Division Two Year Limited Warranty United States and Canada
10
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
13
Emission Control System Components
13
California Emissions Limited Warranty
14
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement
16
Emission Certification Star Label
17
Warranty Policy-Australia and New Zealand
18
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets
22
Boater's Responsibilities
27
Before Operating Your Outboard
27
Boat Horsepower Capacity
27
General Information
27
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
28
Outboard Remote Control Models
28
Remote Steering Notice
29
Lanyard Stop Switch
29
Protecting People in the Water
32
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
32
Wave and Wake Jumping
34
Impact with Underwater Hazards
35
Exhaust Emissions
36
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
38
Safe Boating Recommendations
38
Recording Serial Number
40
Specifications-300 XS Optimax
41
Special Tools and Kits
43
Component Identification
44
Propeller Selection
44
Trailering Boat/Outboard
46
Transporting
46
Fuel Requirements
47
Fuel and Oil
47
Oil Recommendation
48
Fuel Additives
48
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions
49
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
49
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements
49
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement
49
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank
50
Filling Remote Oil Tank
51
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
51
Filling Fuel Tank
52
Remote Control Features
53
Features and Controls
53
Zero Effort Control Features
54
Warning System
54
Power Trim and Tilt
56
Power Trim Operation
56
Power Tilt Operation (Single-Ram Systems)
58
Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems)
58
Auxiliary Tilt Switch
59
Manual Tilt Operation
59
Important Information
61
Engine Break-In
61
Operation
61
Engine Break-In Fuel Mixture
62
Prestarting Check List
62
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
62
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
63
Operating at High Elevations
63
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance
63
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
64
Operating in Shallow Water
64
Oil Injection System
65
Starting the Engine
67
Gear Shifting
70
Stopping the Engine
70
Power Package Care
71
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package
71
EPA Emissions Regulations
71
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
72
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)
74
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)
75
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
76
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl
76
Fuel System
76
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
80
Fuses
81
Corrosion Control Anode
82
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
83
Battery Inspection
85
Charging System Fusible Link
85
Replacing the Propeller
86
Lubrication Points
88
Single-Ram Trim System
89
Three-Ram Trim System
92
Gearcase Lubricant
95
Submerged Power Package
97
Storage Preparation
98
Storage
98
Protecting Internal Engine Components
99
Protecting External Outboard Components
100
Gearcase
100
Positioning Outboard for Storage
100
Battery Storage
100
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine
101
Engine will Not Start
101
Engine Runs Erratically
101
Troubleshooting
101
Performance Loss
102
Warning Horn Activates (with Power Loss)
102
Warning Horn Activates (no Power Loss)
102
Battery will Not Hold Charge
103
Local Repair Service
104
Service Away from Home
104
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
104
Service Assistance
104
Owner Service Assistance
104
Ordering Literature
107
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware
109
Boat Horsepower Capacity
109
Outboard Installation
109
Start in Gear Protection
110
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
110
Fuel System
110
Installation Specifications
112
Lifting the Outboard
112
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable
113
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
114
Rear-Mounted Steering Rams or Tie Bars
115
Determining Outboard Mounting Height
116
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes
121
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom
122
Electrical, Hoses, Control Cables, and Front Clamp
127
Oil Injection Set-Up
138
Engine Well Inlet Cover Installation (Models with Remote Trim Pump)
140
Trim in Pin
143
Maintenance Log
145

Mercury 300XS OptiMax Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual (131 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
7
General Information
11
Boater's Responsibilities
11
Before Operating Your Outboard
11
Boat Horsepower Capacity
11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
12
Outboard Remote Control Models
12
Remote Steering Notice
13
Lanyard Stop Switch
13
Protecting People in the Water
16
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
16
Wave and Wake Jumping
18
Impact with Underwater Hazards
19
Exhaust Emissions
20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
22
Safe Boating Recommendations
22
Recording Serial Number
24
Specifications-250 XS Optimax
25
Specifications-300XS Optimax
26
Special Tools and Kits
28
Component Identification
28
Propeller Selection
29
Transporting
30
Trailering Boat/Outboard
30
Fuel and Oil
31
Fuel Requirements
31
Oil Recommendation
32
Fuel Additives
32
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions
33
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
33
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements
33
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement
33
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank
34
Filling Remote Oil Tank
35
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
35
Filling Fuel Tank
36
Features and Controls
37
Remote Control Features
37
Zero Effort Control Features
38
Warning System
38
Power Trim and Tilt
40
Power Trim Operation
40
Power Tilt Operation (Single-Ram Systems)
42
Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems)
42
Auxiliary Tilt Switch
43
Manual Tilt Operation
43
Operation
45
Important Information
45
Engine Break-In
45
Engine Break-In Fuel Mixture
46
Prestarting Check List
46
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
46
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
47
Operating at High Elevations
47
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance
47
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
48
Operating in Shallow Water
48
Oil Injection System
49
Starting the Engine
51
Gear Shifting
54
Stopping the Engine
54
Cleaning Care Recommendations
55
Power Package Care
57
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package
57
EPA Emissions Regulations
57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
58
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)
60
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)
61
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
62
Fuel System
62
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
65
Fuses
66
Corrosion Control Anodes
67
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
68
Battery Inspection
70
Charging System Fusible Link
70
Replacing the Propeller
71
Lubrication Points
73
Single-Ram Trim System
74
Three-Ram Trim System
77
Gearcase Lubricant
80
Submerged Power Package
81
Storage
82
Storage Preparation
82
Protecting Internal Engine Components
83
Protecting External Outboard Components
84
Gearcase
84
Positioning Outboard for Storage
84
Battery Storage
84
Troubleshooting
85
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine
85
Engine will Not Start
85
Engine Runs Erratically
85
Performance Loss
86
Warning Horn Activates (with Power Loss)
86
Warning Horn Activates (no Power Loss)
86
Battery will Not Hold Charge
87
Owner Service Assistance
88
Service Assistance
88
Ordering Literature
90
Outboard Installation
92
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware
92
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket
92
Boat Horsepower Capacity
96
Start in Gear Protection
96
Fuel System
97
Installation Specifications
99
Lifting the Outboard
99
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable
100
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
101
Rear-Mounted Steering Rams or Tie Bars
102
Determining Outboard Mounting Height
103
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes
106
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom
108
Electrical, Hoses, Control Cables, and Front Clamp
113
Oil Injection Set-Up
124
Engine Well Inlet Cover Installation (Models with Remote Trim Pump)
126
Trim in Pin
129
Maintenance Log
131

Mercury 300XS OptiMax User Manual (108 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 4 MB

Epa Emissions Regulations
1
Table of Contents
5
Warranty Information

9
General Information

27
- Boater's Responsibilities
  27
- Before Operating Your Outboard
  27
- Boat Horsepower Capacity
  27
- High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
  28
- Outboard Remote Control Models
  28
- Remote Steering Notice
  29
- Lanyard Stop Switch
  30
- Protecting People in the Water
  31
- Exhaust Emissions
  32
- Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
  34
- Wave and Wake Jumping
  35
- Impact with Underwater Hazards
  36
- Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
  37
- Safe Boating Suggestions
  38
- Recording Serial Number
  40
- Specifications - 300XS Optimax
  40
- Special Tools and Kits
  42
- Component Identification
  43
- Propeller Selection
  44
- Trailering Boat/Outboard
  46
Fuel and Oil

47
- Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions
  47
- Fuel Requirements
  47
- Oil Recommendation
  49
- Filling Remote Oil Tank
  49
- Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
  50
- Filling Fuel Tank
  50
Features and Controls

52
- Remote Control Features
  52
- Zero Effort Control Features
  53
- Warning System
  53
- Overspeed Rev Limit
  56
- Power Trim and Tilt
  56
- Power Trim Operation
  57
- Power Tilt Operation (Single-Ram Systems)
  59
- Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems)
  59
- Auxiliary Tilt Switch
  60
- Manual Tilt Operation
  61
Operation

62
Maintenance

70
Storage

95
- Storage Preparation
  95
- Protecting Internal Engine Components
  98
- Protecting External Outboard Components
  98
- Gearcase
  98
- Positioning Outboard for Storage
  98
- Battery Storage
  99
Troubleshooting

100
Owner Service Assistance

104
- Local Repair Service
  104
- Service Away from Home
  104
- Parts and Accessories Inquiries
  104
- Service Assistance
  104
- Mercury Marine Service Offices
  105
- Ordering Literature
  106
Maintenance Log

108

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