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Mercury Marine Service Offices..............................................................86

Ordering Literature..................................................................................87

Maintenance Log

Maintenance Log....................................................................................88

Main Page

Table of Contents5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada9
Warranty Information9
Transfer of Warranty10
Optimax Outboard Limited Warranty11
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion13
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions16
California Emissions Limited Warranty18
Star Label22
Boater's Responsibilities24
Before Operating Your Outboard24
Boat Horsepower Capacity24
General Information24
Intended Boat Application25
Outboard Remote Control Models25
Remote Steering Notice26
Lanyard Stop Switch27
Protecting People in the Water28
Exhaust Emissions29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats30
Wave and Wake Jumping32
Impact with Underwater Hazards33
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard34
Safe Boating Suggestions34
Recording Serial Number36
Specifications - 225 Pro XS and 225 Sport XS36
Special Tools and Kits37
Component Identification38
Propeller Selection38
Trailering Boat/Outboard40
Transporting40
Fuel and Oil41
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions41
Fuel Requirements41
Oil Recommendation42
Filling Remote Oil Tank43
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank43
Filling Fuel Tank44
Remote Control Features45
Features and Controls45
Zero Effort Control Features46
Warning System46
Overspeed Rev Limit49
Power Trim and Tilt49
Power Trim Operation50
Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems)52
Auxiliary Tilt Switch53
Manual Tilt Operation53
Engine Break-In55
Engine Break-In Fuel Mixture55
Pre-Starting Check List55
Operation55
Operating in Freezing Temperatures56
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water56
Operating at High Elevations56
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance57
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed58
Operating in Shallow Water58
Starting the Engine59
Gear Shifting62
Stopping the Engine62
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package63
EPA Emissions Regulations63
Power Package Care63
Submerged Power Package63
Maintenance63
Emission Certification Label64
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule64
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)66
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)67
Top Cowl Removal and Installation68
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl68
Fuel System69
Steering Link Rod Fasteners71
Fuses73
Corrosion Control Anode74
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement75
Battery Inspection76
Charging System Fusible Link77
Removing the Propeller77
Installing the Propeller (19 Spline Shafts)78
Lubrication Points81
Checking Trim System Fluid Level82
Gearcase Lubricant84
Storage Preparation86
Storage86
Protecting Internal Engine Components88
Protecting External Outboard Components88
Gearcase88
Positioning Outboard for Storage89
Battery Storage89
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine90
Engine will Not Start90
Engine Runs Erratically90
Troubleshooting90
Performance Loss91
Warning Horn Activates (with Power Loss)91
Warning Horn Activates (no Power Loss)92
Battery will Not Hold Charge92
Local Repair Service93
Parts and Accessories Inquiries93
Service Assistance93
Service Away from Home93
Owner Service Assistance93
- Mercury Marine Service Offices94
- Ordering Literature95
- Maintenance Log96

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