Mercury 225 OptiMax Manual

OPERATION
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4. Set the lanyard stop switch to the "RUN" position. Refer to
General Information ‑ Lanyard Stop Switch.
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5. Shift outboard to the neutral ("N") position.
N
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6. For the initial start of a new engine, or for an engine that ran
out of fuel or was drained of fuel, the fuel system should be
filled as follows:
a. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb until it feels firm.
b. Turn the ignition key switch to the "ON" position for three
seconds. This operates the electric fuel pump.
c. Turn the ignition key switch back to the "OFF" position, and
squeeze the primer bulb again until it feels firm. Turn the
ignition key switch to the "ON" position again for three
seconds. Continue this procedure until the fuel line primer
bulb stays firm.
7. Do not advance the throttle‑only feature on the remote control
for starting.
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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"