TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty Information
Transfer Of Warranty..............................................................................................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada................................................................................................. 1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada............................................................................. 1
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)......................................................................................... 2
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)............ 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion........................................................................................................... 5
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions.......................................................................................................................6
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities......................................................................................................................................... 8
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................................................................................ 8
Boat Horsepower Capacity..................................................................................................................................... 8
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.............................................................................................. 9
Outboard Remote Control Models .........................................................................................................................9
Remote Steering Notice.........................................................................................................................................9
Lanyard Stop Switch.............................................................................................................................................10
Protecting People In The Water........................................................................................................................... 11
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............................................................................12
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................................................................................................................... 12
Impact With Underwater Hazards.........................................................................................................................13
Exhaust Emissions...............................................................................................................................................14
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard...........................................................................................................15
Safe Boating Suggestions....................................................................................................................................15
Recording Serial Number..................................................................................................................................... 16
200/225 4- Stroke Specifications - International...................................................................................................16
Component Identification......................................................................................................................................18
Installation
Installing Outboard...............................................................................................................................................19
Propeller Selection...............................................................................................................................................20
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Fuel and Oil
Gasoline Recommendations................................................................................................................................22
Filling Fuel Tank...................................................................................................................................................22
Engine Oil Recommendations..............................................................................................................................23
Checking And Adding Engine Oil......................................................................................................................... 23