Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Warning Horn
Function Sound Description
Oil level is critically low Continuous Engine Guardian System is
activated. Power will be
limited. The oil level is critically
low in the engine mounted oil
reservoir. Refill the engine
mounted oil reservoir along
with the remote oil tank. Refer
to Fuel & Oil.
Oil pump failure Continuous Engine Guardian System is
activated. Power limit will allow
a fast idle. The warning horn is
activated if the oil pump should
ever stop functioning
electrically. No lubricating oil is
being supplied to the engine.
Engine overspeed Continuous The warning horn is activated
any time engine speed
exceeds the maximum
allowable RPM. The system
will limit the engine speed to
within the allowable range.
Engine overspeed indicates a
condition that should be
corrected. Overspeed could
be caused by incorrect
propeller pitch, engine height,
trim angle, etc.
Remote control failure Continuous Engine Guardian System is
activated. Wiring problem to
the remote control or an
internal control problem has
occurred.
Sensor out of range Continuous Engine Guardian System is
activated. Power limit may
activate at full throttle speed.
Intermittent beep Engine Guardian System is
activated. Power limit may
restrict engine speed to idle.

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"