EasyManuals Logo

Mercury 225 OptiMax Owner's Manual

Mercury 225 OptiMax
83 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #55 background imageLoading...
Page #55 background image
OPERATION
49
ACTIVE
SYNC
THROTTLE
ONLY
STATION SELECT
NEUTRAL
SELECT
14657
9. After engine starts, check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole.
ob00331
IMPORTANT: If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole, stop engine and check the cooling water
intake for obstruction. No obstruction may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system. These
conditions will cause the engine to overheat. Have the outboard checked by your dealer. Operating the engine
while overheated will cause engine damage.
Warming up engines
Throttle Only/Station Select Button ‑ This feature allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm‑up,
without shifting the engines into gear.
ACTIVE
SYNC
THROTTLE
ONLY
STATION SELECT
NEUTRAL
SELECT
14658
1. Move the control handles into neutral position.
2. Press and hold the throttle only/station select button while moving the control handles ahead to the forward
detent.
3. Hold in the button until the horn sounds twice and the neutral lights starts flashing. The flashing lights
indicates that the throttle only is engaged.
4. Advance the control handles to increase engine RPM. Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage.
5. To disengage, return the control handles back to neutral position.

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Mercury 225 OptiMax

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Mercury 225 OptiMax and is the answer not in the manual?

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"

Related product manuals