Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OPERATION
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Starting the Engine
Before starting, read the pre‑starting check list, special operating
instructions, and engine break‑in procedure in the Operation
section.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and
other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide a
sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
1. Lower the outboard to the vertical operating position. Make
sure all cooling water intake holes are submerged.
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2. Open the fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting
type fuel tanks.
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3. Position the fuel line primer bulb so the arrow on the side of
the bulb is pointing up. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb
several times 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"