Mercury 2.8 EI 200 User Manual

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SECTION 3 - ON THE WATER
Safe Boating Suggestions 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good Ventilation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poor Ventilation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Boat Operation 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching And Boat Operation Care 26. . . .
Duty Cycle Rating 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pleasure Duty Rating 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Chart - 2.8 EI 200 28. . . . . . . . . . .
Starting, Shifting and Stopping -
2.8 EI 200 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting The Engine 29. . . . . . . . . .
Starting A Cold Engine 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Warm Up 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Shut-Down (Stopping) 31. . . . . . .
Freezing Temperature And Cold
Weather Operation 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 32. . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting People In The Water 33. . . . . . . . .
While You Are Cruising 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Boat Is Stationary 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Speed And High-Performance
Boat Operation 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon
And Deck Boats 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave And Wake Jumping 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact With Underwater Hazards 36. . . . . . . .
Conditions Affecting Operation 37. . . . . . . . .
Weight Distribution (Passengers And
Gear) Inside The Boat 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom Of Boat 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elevation And Climate 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Selection 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Break-In Procedure 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-Hour Break-In Period 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Break-In Period 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of First Season Checkup 40. . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4 - SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Requirements 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel Fuel In Cold Weather 43. . . . . . . . . . . . .
AntiFreeze/Coolant 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Specifications 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8 EI 200 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Specifications 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mercury 2.8 EI 200 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	2.8 EI 200
Category	Engine
Language	English