Mercury 200 OptiMax DTS

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INSTALLATION

44 eng

Check full‑throttle RPM, using an accurate tachometer, with the

engine trimmed out to a balanced‑steering condition (steering

effort equal in both directions) without causing the propeller to

break loose.

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Table of Contents7
Warranty Registration13
Warranty Information13
Transfer of Warranty14
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada14
Outboard Limited Warranty15
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion19
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions23
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty25
Emission Control System Components25
California Emissions Limited Warranty26
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement30
Emission Certification Star Label31
Boater's Responsibilities33
Before Operating Your Outboard33
General Information33
Boat Horsepower Capacity34
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation34
Outboard Remote Control Models35
Propeller Selection35
Remote Steering Notice38
Lanyard Stop Switch39
Protecting People in the Water42
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats43
Wave and Wake Jumping44
Impact with Underwater Hazards45
Exhaust Emissions47
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard49
Safe Boating Suggestions49
Recording Serial Number51
200/225 Optimax DTS Specifications51
Component Identification53
Installing Outboard54
Propeller Selection55
Trailering Boat/Outboard57
Transporting57
Fuel Recommendations58
Fuel and Oil58
Fuel Additives60
Fuel Requirements60
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction60
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement60
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements60
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement61
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank61
Filling Fuel Tank63
Oil Recommendation63
Filling Remote Oil Tank63
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank64
Panel Mount Control Features and Operation65
Features and Controls65
Single Handle Console Control Features and Operation68
Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation73
Dual Handle Console Control Features and Operation77
Dual Handle Console Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation82
Shadow Mode Control Features and Operation87
Shadow Mode Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation95
Warning System104
Power Trim and Tilt107
Pre-Starting Check List112
Operating in Freezing Temperatures112
Operation112
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water113
Operating at High Elevations113
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed113
Engine Break-In Procedure114
Starting the Engine115
Gear Shifting118
Stopping the Engine119
Outboard Care120
EPA Emissions Regulations120
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule121
Flushing the Cooling System123
Top Cowl Removal and Installation124
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl124
Alternator Belt Inspection125
Fuel System125
Steering Link Rod Fasteners128
Fuse Replacement130
DTS Wiring System131
Corrosion Control Anode131
Battery Inspection132
Battery Information133
Propeller Replacement134
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement137
Compressor Air Intake Filter138
Lubrication Points140
Checking Power Trim Fluid144
Gearcase Lubrication145
Submerged Outboard146
Storage Preparation147
Fuel System147
Protecting Internal Engine Components149
Protecting External Outboard Components149
Gearcase150
Positioning Outboard for Storage150
Battery Storage150
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine151
Engine will Not Start151
Troubleshooting151
Engine Starts but will Not Shift into Gear152
Engine Runs Erratically152
Performance Loss152
Battery will Not Hold Charge152
Local Repair Service154
Service Away from Home154
Parts and Accessories Inquiries154
Service Assistance154
Owner Service Assistance154
Mercury Marine Service Offices155
Maintenance Log157

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