Mercury 225 HP User Manual

225 (4-STROKE) INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Battery Cable Connections to the Engine
Route battery cables through the front cable clamp. Connect the battery cables to the termi-
nals on the engine as shown.
NOTE: Bolts for fastening the battery cables terminals are located in the same packaging
kit that contains the front cable clamp.
(+)
(–)
a
b
(+) (–)
c
d
a-Battery Cable – Red Sleeve (Positive)
b-Battery Cable – Black Sleeve (Negative)
c-Bolt M6 x 13 (10–821300 12) – Torque to 71 lb in. (8 Nm)
d-Bolt M8 x 20 (10–818934 20) – Torque to 159 lb in. (18 Nm)
Battery Cable Connections to the Battery
SINGLE OUTBOARD
(+)
(–)
a
b
c
a-Red Sleeve (Positive)
b-Black Sleeve (Negative)
c-Starting Battery

Mercury 225 HP Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Displacement	3.4L
Full Throttle RPM	5000-5800
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Starting	Electric
Gear Ratio	1.85:1
Horsepower	225 HP
Cylinders	6
Exhaust	Through Prop
Steering	Hydraulic
Shaft Length	20 in / 25 in / 30 in
Weight	505 lbs (229 kg)