Mercury 225 OptiMax

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................52
EPA Emissions..........................................................................52
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................53
Flushing The Cooling System....................................................54
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...........................................55
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl......................................................55
Alternator Belt Inspection...........................................................56
Fuel System...............................................................................56
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.....................................................59
Fuse Replacement ‑ 200 and 225 hp Models............................60
Fuse Replacement ‑ 250 hp Model............................................61
Corrosion Control Anode...........................................................62
Battery Inspection .....................................................................63
Battery Information....................................................................64
Propeller Replacement..............................................................65
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................68
Compressor Air Intake Filter for 200 and 225 hp Models..........69
Lubrication Points......................................................................71
Checking Power Trim Fluid........................................................74
Gearcase Lubrication.................................................................75
Submerged Outboard................................................................77
Storage
Storage Preparation...................................................................78
Fuel System...............................................................................78
Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................80
Protecting External Outboard Components...............................81
Gearcase...................................................................................81
Positioning Outboard for Storage..............................................81
Battery Storage..........................................................................81