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200/225 OPTIMAX DTS

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Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes

IMPORTANT: Before drilling any mounting holes, carefully read Determining

Recommended Outboard Mounting Height and install outboard to the nearest

recommended mounting height.

1. Use transom drilling fixture or attach (tape) engine mounting template to boat

transom.

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2. Mark and drill four 13.5 mm (17/32 in.) mounting holes.

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3. Apply marine sealer to shanks of bolts, not the threads.

Table of Contents1
Notice to Installer2
Installation Information2
- Avoiding Loss of Throttle and Shift Control2
- Before Starting the Engine2
- Fuel Requirements2
- Oil Recommendation2
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction2
Electric Fuel Pump3
Boat Horsepower Capacity3
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard3
Fuel Tanks3
- Portable Fuel Tank3
- Permanent Fuel Tank3
Installation Specifications4
Lifting the Outboard4
Applying Counter Rotation Decals5
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable5
Steering Link Rod Fasteners6
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height7
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes8
Front Clamp Assembly9
- Removal9
- Installation9
Wiring and Installation11
- Wire Color Code Abbreviations11
- Installation Guidelines for DTS System Components11
- Data Harness Pulling Procedure11
- Junction Box (if Equipped)12
- Non-Mercury Marine Provided Ignition Switch.1212
- Wiring Accessories13
- System Wiring Reference Points13
- Connecting 14 Pin Data Harness - Single Engine14
- Connecting 14 Pin Data Harness - Dual Engine15
- Installing DTS Command Module and Harness - Single Engine16
- Installing DTS Command Module and Harness - Dual Engine/Single Helm20
- Battery Cable Size for Outboard Models21
- Battery Information23
- Connecting Battery Cables and DTS Power Harness23
- Connecting Fuel Tank, Oil Tank and Speed Sensor26
- Switched 12V Accessory Connection28
- DTS Wiring - Single Engine29
- DTS Wiring - Dual Engine31
- System Wiring Installation Checklist32
Fuel Hose and Oil Hose Connections32
- Fuel Hose Connection32
Filling the Fuel System33
Filling the Oil System33
Priming Oil Injection Pump34
Purging Air from the Engine Oil Tank36
Propeller Installation36
Trim in Pin37
Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor Installation (if Equipped)38
- Parts Provided38
- Selecting Location38
- Transom Angle Requirements39
- Installing Bracket39
- Routing the Cable40
- Installing and Removing the Paddle Wheel41
- Wiring Connections41
- Template - Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor42

Brand	Mercury
Model	225 OptiMax DTS
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English

Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS User Manual

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