Mercury 200 VERADO

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................99
EPA Emissions........................................................................ 100
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule....................................100
Flushing The Cooling System..................................................102
Cowl Removal and Installation................................................ 103
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................... 105
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)..................106
Battery Inspection ................................................................... 106
DTS Battery Specifications...................................................... 107
Air Filter................................................................................... 108
Fuel System.............................................................................111
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................... 114
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 115
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.................................116
Fuses....................................................................................... 118
DTS Wiring System................................................................. 120
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.............................................. 120
Checking Power Trim Fluid......................................................121
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................... 122
Changing Engine Oil ...............................................................122
Gearcase Lubrication...............................................................126
Storage
Storage Preparation.................................................................129
Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 130
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 130
Gearcase................................................................................. 130
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................... 130
Battery Storage........................................................................131
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine..................................132
Engine Will Not Start................................................................132
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear............................... 132