Mercury OptiMax 225 Pro XS Outboard Motor Manuals

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Mercury OptiMax 225 Pro XS Manual (155 pages)

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

Table of Contents
7
Warranty Registration
13
Warranty Information
13
Transfer of Warranty
14
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada
14
Outboard Limited Warranty
15
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
19
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
23
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
25
Emission Control System Components
25
California Emissions Limited Warranty
26
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement
30
Emission Certification Star Label
31
Boater's Responsibilities
33
Before Operating Your Outboard
33
Boat Horsepower Capacity
33
General Information
33
Intended Boat Application
34
Propeller Selection
34
Outboard Remote Control Models
37
Remote Steering Notice
38
Lanyard Stop Switch
38
Protecting People in the Water
42
Exhaust Emissions
42
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
45
Wave and Wake Jumping
47
Impact with Underwater Hazards
48
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
49
Safe Boating Suggestions
49
Recording Serial Number
52
Specifications
52
Component Identification
54
Trailering Boat/Outboard
55
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions
56
Fuel Requirements
56
Fuel and Oil
56
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
58
Oil Recommendation
58
Filling Remote Oil Tank
59
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
59
Filling Fuel Tank
59
Remote Control Features
61
Features and Controls
61
Zero Effort Control Features
62
Warning System
62
Water Pressure
64
Overspeed Rev Limit
65
Power Trim and Tilt
66
Engine Break-In
71
Engine Break-In Fuel Mixture
71
Pre-Starting Check List
71
Operation
71
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
72
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
72
Operating at High Elevations
73
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance
73
Operating in Shallow Water
74
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
74
Starting the Engine
75
Gear Shifting
78
Stopping the Engine
78
Power Package Care
79
Submerged Power Package
79
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package
79
EPA Emissions Regulations
80
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
81
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)
84
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)
85
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
86
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl
86
Fuel System
87
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
90
Fuses
92
Corrosion Control Anode
93
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
94
Battery Inspection
96
Charging System Fusible Link
97
Propeller Replacement - 25.4 MM (1.0 In.) Diameter Propeller Shaft
97
Propeller Replacement - 31.75 MM (1-1/4 In.) Diameter Propeller Shaft
100
Lubrication Points
102
Checking Power Trim Fluid
104
Gearcase Lubrication
105
Storage Preparation
107
Storage
107
Protecting Internal Engine Components
109
Protecting External Outboard Components
109
Positioning Outboard for Storage
110
Battery Storage
110
Gearcase
110
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine
111
Engine will Not Start
111
Troubleshooting
111
Engine Runs Erratically
112
Performance Loss
112
Warning Horn Activates (with Power Loss)
112
Warning Horn Activates (no Power Loss)
113
Battery will Not Hold Charge
113
Local Repair Service
115
Service Away from Home
115
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
115
Service Assistance
115
Owner Service Assistance
115
Mercury Marine Service Offices
116
Ordering Literature
117
Important Information
118
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction
118
Outboard Installation
118
Boat Horsepower Capacity
119
Start in Gear Protection
119
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
119
Fuel Tanks
120
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
120
Filling the Fuel System
120
Installation Specifications
121
Lifting the Outboard
121
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable
122
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
123
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height
126
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes
127
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom
128
Electrical, Hoses, Control Cables, and Front Clamp
132
Single Outboard
133
Filling the Fuel System
149
Oil Injection Set-Up
150
Trim in Pin
153
Maintenance Log
155

Mercury OptiMax 225 Pro XS Manual (96 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
9
Warranty Information
9
Transfer of Warranty
10
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty
11
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
13
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
16
California Emissions Limited Warranty
18
Star Label
22
Boater's Responsibilities
24
Before Operating Your Outboard
24
Boat Horsepower Capacity
24
General Information
24
Intended Boat Application
25
Outboard Remote Control Models
25
Remote Steering Notice
26
Lanyard Stop Switch
27
Protecting People in the Water
28
Exhaust Emissions
29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
30
Wave and Wake Jumping
32
Impact with Underwater Hazards
33
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
34
Safe Boating Suggestions
34
Recording Serial Number
36
Specifications - 225 Pro XS and 225 Sport XS
36
Special Tools and Kits
37
Component Identification
38
Propeller Selection
38
Trailering Boat/Outboard
40
Transporting
40
Fuel Requirements
41
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions
41
Fuel and Oil
41
Oil Recommendation
42
Filling Remote Oil Tank
43
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
43
Filling Fuel Tank
44
Remote Control Features
45
Features and Controls
45
Zero Effort Control Features
46
Warning System
46
Overspeed Rev Limit
49
Power Trim and Tilt
49
Power Trim Operation
50
Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems)
52
Auxiliary Tilt Switch
53
Manual Tilt Operation
53
Engine Break-In
55
Engine Break-In Fuel Mixture
55
Pre-Starting Check List
55
Operation
55
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
56
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water
56
Operating at High Elevations
56
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance
57
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
58
Operating in Shallow Water
58
Starting the Engine
59
Gear Shifting
62
Stopping the Engine
62
Power Package Care
63
Submerged Power Package
63
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package
63
EPA Emissions Regulations
63
Maintenance
63
Emission Certification Label
64
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
64
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)
66
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)
67
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
68
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl
68
Fuel System
69
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
71
Fuses
73
Corrosion Control Anode
74
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
75
Battery Inspection
76
Charging System Fusible Link
77
Removing the Propeller
77
Installing the Propeller (19 Spline Shafts)
78
Lubrication Points
81
Checking Trim System Fluid Level
82
Gearcase Lubricant
84
Storage Preparation
86
Storage
86
Protecting Internal Engine Components
88
Protecting External Outboard Components
88
Gearcase
88
Positioning Outboard for Storage
89
Battery Storage
89
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine
90
Engine will Not Start
90
Engine Runs Erratically
90
Troubleshooting
90
Performance Loss
91
Warning Horn Activates (with Power Loss)
91
Warning Horn Activates (no Power Loss)
92
Battery will Not Hold Charge
92
Local Repair Service
93
Service Away from Home
93
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
93
Service Assistance
93
Owner Service Assistance
93
- Mercury Marine Service Offices
  94
- Ordering Literature
  95
- Maintenance Log
  96

Mercury OptiMax 225 Pro XS User Manual (96 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
9
Warranty Information
9
Transfer of Warranty
10
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty
11
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
13
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
16
California Emissions Limited Warranty
18
Star Label
22
Boater's Responsibilities
24
Before Operating Your Outboard
24
Boat Horsepower Capacity
24
General Information
24
Intended Boat Application
25
Outboard Remote Control Models
25
Remote Steering Notice
26
Lanyard Stop Switch
27
Protecting People in the Water
28
Exhaust Emissions
29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
30
Wave and Wake Jumping
32
Impact with Underwater Hazards
33
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
34
Safe Boating Suggestions
34
Recording Serial Number
36
Specifications - 225 Pro XS and 225 Sport XS
36
Special Tools and Kits
37
Component Identification
38
Propeller Selection
38
Trailering Boat/Outboard
40
Transporting
40
Fuel and Oil
41
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions
41
Fuel Requirements
41
Oil Recommendation
42
Filling Remote Oil Tank
43
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
43
Filling Fuel Tank
44
Remote Control Features
45
Features and Controls
45
Zero Effort Control Features
46
Warning System
46
Overspeed Rev Limit
49
Power Trim and Tilt
49
Power Trim Operation
50
Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems)
52
Auxiliary Tilt Switch
53
Manual Tilt Operation
53
Engine Break-In
55
Engine Break-In Fuel Mixture
55
Pre-Starting Check List
55
Operation
55
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
56
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water
56
Operating at High Elevations
56
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance
57
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
58
Operating in Shallow Water
58
Starting the Engine
59
Gear Shifting
62
Stopping the Engine
62
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package
63
EPA Emissions Regulations
63
Power Package Care
63
Submerged Power Package
63
Maintenance
63
Emission Certification Label
64
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
64
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)
66
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)
67
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
68
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl
68
Fuel System
69
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
71
Fuses
73
Corrosion Control Anode
74
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
75
Battery Inspection
76
Charging System Fusible Link
77
Removing the Propeller
77
Installing the Propeller (19 Spline Shafts)
78
Lubrication Points
81
Checking Trim System Fluid Level
82
Gearcase Lubricant
84
Storage Preparation
86
Storage
86
Protecting Internal Engine Components
88
Protecting External Outboard Components
88
Gearcase
88
Positioning Outboard for Storage
89
Battery Storage
89
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine
90
Engine will Not Start
90
Engine Runs Erratically
90
Troubleshooting
90
Performance Loss
91
Warning Horn Activates (with Power Loss)
91
Warning Horn Activates (no Power Loss)
92
Battery will Not Hold Charge
92
Local Repair Service
93
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
93
Service Assistance
93
Service Away from Home
93
Owner Service Assistance
93
- Mercury Marine Service Offices
  94
- Ordering Literature
  95
- Maintenance Log
  96

Mercury OptiMax 225 Pro XS Brochure & Specs (19 pages)

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