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Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

Mercury 225 OptiMax
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OPERATION
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1. Move the control handle into neutral position.
2. Depress shift lock button, press and hold the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to
the forward detent. The horn sound indicates that throttle only is engaged.
3. Hold in the button until the horn sounds twice. The horn sound indicates that throttle only is engaged.
4. Advance the control handle to increase engine RPM. Engine RPM is limited to 3000 RPM to prevent engine
damage.
5. To disengage, return the control handle back to neutral position.
CONSOLE MOUNT - SINGLE ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
Before starting, read the Pre‑Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, and Engine Break‑in Procedure
in the Operation Section.
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CAUTION
Never start or operate your outboard (even momentarily) without water circulating through all the cooling water
intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the engine.
1. Lower the outboard to the vertical operating position. Make sure all cooling water intake holes are
submerged.
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2. Open fuel tank vent screw (in filler cap) on manual venting type fuel tanks.
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3. Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm.

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Mercury 225 OptiMax Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeV6
Horsepower225 HP
Fuel Induction System2-stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Alternator Output60 amp / 756 watt
Weight505 lbs / 229 kg
Cylinders6
StartingElectric
Gear Ratio1.75:1
Displacement3.0L
Shaft Length20", 25"

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