Mercury 200

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations.............................................................36
Oil Recommendation.................................................................37
Fuel Requirements for Engine Break‑in.....................................38
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction..................................................38
Filling Remote Oil Tank.............................................................38
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank...............................38
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................39
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..........................................................40
Warning System........................................................................41
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................44
Operation
Pre‑Starting Check List..............................................................48
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.........................................48
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water................................49
Operating at High Elevations.....................................................49
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..........50
Engine Break‑in Procedure........................................................50
Starting the Engine....................................................................51
Gear Shifting..............................................................................54
Stopping The Engine.................................................................55
Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................56
EPA Emissions..........................................................................56
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................57
Flushing The Cooling System....................................................58
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...........................................59
Exterior Care..............................................................................59
Fuel System...............................................................................60