Mercury 225 OptiMax

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Features and Controls
Warning System...................................................................................................................................................23
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 25
Power Trim and Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 35
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 35
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water..........................................................................................................35
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 35
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 35
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 36
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................................36
Gear Shifting.........................................................................................................................................................50
Dual Helm Station Transfer..................................................................................................................................51
Synchronizing Dual Engines................................................................................................................................. 52
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................52
Remote Control Adjustments................................................................................................................................53
Maintenance
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................54
EPA Emissions.....................................................................................................................................................54
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 55
Flushing The Cooling System...............................................................................................................................55
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................56
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl.................................................................................................................................56
Alternator Belt Inspection.....................................................................................................................................57
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................57
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................59
Fuse Replacement...............................................................................................................................................59
DTS Wiring System..............................................................................................................................................60
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 60
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................61
Battery Information...............................................................................................................................................61
Propeller Replacement.........................................................................................................................................62
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement.............................................................................................................65
Compressor Air Intake Filter.................................................................................................................................65
Lubrication Points.................................................................................................................................................66
Checking Power Trim Fluid..................................................................................................................................69
Gearcase Lubrication...........................................................................................................................................69
Submerged Outboard...........................................................................................................................................70
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 71
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 72
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................73
Gearcase..............................................................................................................................................................73
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 73