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Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual

Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive
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Jet Installation
Page 1D-18 90-8M0050731 MAY 2011
2. Attach the throttle cable to the throttle lever. Secure with a washer and locknut. Tighten to the specified value.
a - Washer and locknut
b - Throttle cable
c - Throttle lever
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Throttle cable locknut Tighten, then loosen 1/4 turn
3. Adjust the cable barrel so that the installed throttle cable will hold the idle stop screw against the stop.
a - Cable barrel
b - Idle stop screw
4. Check the throttle cable adjustment as follows:
a. Shift the jet drive into gear a few times to activate the throttle linkage.
b. Return the remote control to neutral.
c. Place a thin piece of paper between the idle adjustment screw and the idle stop. The adjustment is correct when the
paper can be removed without tearing, but has some drag on it.
IMPORTANT: The idle stop screw must be touching the stop.
d. Adjust the cable barrel if necessary.
a - Idle stop screw
b - Idle stop
5. Lock the barrel holder in place with the cable latch.
43968
Fuel Hose and Vent Hose Connections
1. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel inlet fitting. Secure the hose to the fitting with a U.S. Coast Guard approved hose clamp
(183.532).
a
7738
b
c
a
b
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a
b
7740

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Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model200 OptiMax Jet Drive
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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