Mercury 225 VERADO Installation Manual

200/225/250/275 VERADO 4-STROKE
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2. Position the 90° hose fittings to the desired direction. Loosen fastening nuts in order
to rotate. Position fittings and re-tighten fastening nuts.
b
c
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a
a - Position fittings
b - 90° fitting
c - Straight fitting
3. Remove and discard the shipping caps from the two fittings on the steering cylinder.
Ensure O-ring seals did not lift off with shipping caps.
4. Ensure O-ring seals are in place on end of each fitting.
a
a
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a - O-rings
5. Make the hydraulic steering hose connections to the steering cylinder as shown.
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L
P
O
R
T
R
S
T
AR
a
b
a - Port fitting (L PORT) b - Starboard fitting (R STAR)

Mercury 225 VERADO Specifications

General

Horsepower	225 HP
Full Throttle RPM Range	5800-6400 RPM
Steering	Electro-hydraulic power steering
Dry Weight	635 lbs / 288 kg
Cylinders	6
Gear Ratio	1.85:1
Alternator Output	70 amp (882 watt)
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Starting System	Electric
Warranty	3 years
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)