Mercury 225 User Manual

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Maintenance
Power Package Care................................................................. 67
Submerged Power Package...................................................... 67
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package............................ 67
EPA Emissions Regulations...................................................... 68
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule...................................... 69
Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)............................... 72
Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)................................ 73
Top Cowl Removal and Installation........................................... 74
Cleaning Care for Top Cowl...................................................... 74
Fuel System............................................................................... 75
Steering Link Rod Fasteners..................................................... 78
Fuses ........................................................................................ 80
Corrosion Control Anode........................................................... 81
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................82
Battery Inspection ..................................................................... 84
Charging System Fusible Link................................................... 85
Propeller Replacement ‑ 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) Diameter Propeller
Shaft.......................................................................................... 85
Propeller Replacement ‑ 31.75 mm (1‑1/4 in.) Diameter Propeller
Shaft.......................................................................................... 88
Lubrication Points...................................................................... 90
Checking Power Trim Fluid........................................................92
Gearcase Lubrication.................................................................93
Storage
Storage Preparation...................................................................95
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................... 97
Protecting External Outboard Components............................... 97
Gearcase................................................................................... 98
Positioning Outboard for Storage.............................................. 98
Battery Storage.......................................................................... 98

Mercury 225 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Horsepower	225 HP
Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Shaft Length	20"
Starting	Electric Start
Cylinders	V6