Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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PRIMING OIL INJECTION PUMP
Before starting the engine for the first time, prime the oil injection
pump. Priming will remove any air that may be in the pump, oil
supply hose or internal passages.
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a - Oil supply hose b - Oil injection pump
IMPORTANT: Fill the engine fuel system with fuel before priming
the oil injection pump. Otherwise, the fuel pump will run without
fuel during the priming process and may be damaged.
1. Fill the fuel system.
a. Connect fuel hose.
b. Fill the fuel system by squeezing the primer bulb.
c. Position the fuel line primer bulb so the arrow on the side
of the bulb is pointing up. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb
until it feels firm.
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Mercury 225 OptiMax Specifications

General

Engine Type	V6
Horsepower	225 HP
Fuel Induction System	2-stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Weight	505 lbs / 229 kg
Cylinders	6
Starting	Electric
Gear Ratio	1.75:1
Displacement	3.0L
Shaft Length	20", 25"