Mercury 225 EFI User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 1B-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Specifications 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity 1B-1. . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quicksilver Lubricant/Sealant 1B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule 1B-4. . . . .
Before Each Use 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Each Use 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once Yearly,
Whichever Occurs First 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Engine 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Cooling System – Using Cowl
Flush Plug 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Cooling System –
Using Flushing Attachment 44357A2 1B-5. . . .
Fuel System 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line Inspection 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Separating Fuel Filter –
EFI Models 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion Control Anode 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Inspection 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Inspection 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Points 1B-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Power Trim Fluid 1B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubrication 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Preparation 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity
Gear Case Ratio Capacity
1.75:1
28.0 fl. oz. (828.0 ml)
1.87:1
28.0 fl. oz. (828.0 ml)

Mercury 225 EFI Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	225 hp
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Alternator Output	60 Amp
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Weight	505 lbs
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-5800