Mercury 250 VERADO User Manual

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Welcome Aboard!
Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping
your Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency for
maximum performance and economy. The enclosed Owner's
Registration Card is your key to trouble-free family fun. Refer
to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for full details
of your warranty coverage.
Details of your nearest dealer can be found on
www.marinepower.com where country maps and full
contact information are displayed.
Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose?
Please check on www.marinepower.com. If necessary,
please contact your local dealer.
Declaration of Conformity
This outboard motor’s serial number plate contains in the
lower corner left hand corner either the CE mark alone or the
CE mark accompanied by a notified body number. This
outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine, Fond du
Lac, WI, USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industriel, de
Petit-Rechain, Belgium complies with the requirements of the
following directives by meeting the associated standards, as
amended:
If the CE mark is accompanied by a notified body number, the
following Recreational Craft Directive applies:
Recreational Craft Directive: 2003/44/EC amending 94/25/EC
Owner's manual (A.2.5) ISO 10240
Handling characteristics (A.4) ISO 8665
Outboard engine starting (A.5.1.4) ISO 11547
Fuel tanks (A.5.2.2) ISO 13591; ISO 8469
General steering system ABYC P-17
Exhaust emission requirements (B.
2)
ISO 8178
Owner's manual (B.4) ISO 8665
Noise emission levels (C.1) ISO 14509
© 2006 Mercury Marine 200/225/250/275 Verado (4-Stroke) 90-10237070 506

Mercury 250 VERADO Specifications

General

Engine Type	Inline 6
Displacement	2.6 L
Horsepower	250 HP
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Full Throttle RPM Range	5800-6400 RPM
Alternator Output	70 amp / 882 watt
Gear Ratio	1.85:1
Steering	Electro-hydraulic power steering
Cylinders	6
Starting	Electric
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Fuel Requirement	87 octane / up to 10% ethanol
Oil Capacity	6.6L (7 qt)

Summary

Warranty Information

Transfer of Warranty

Details on transferring the limited warranty to a subsequent purchaser.

Warranty Registration United States and Canada

Process for registering the product for warranty in the US and Canada.

Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada

Guidelines for warranty registration outside North America.

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty

Covers warranty for US, Canada, Europe, CIS, Middle East, Africa.

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

Specific warranty coverage for corrosion failure.

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Explains what services are covered and excluded by the warranty.

General Information

Lanyard Stop Switch

Explanation of the safety feature that stops the engine if the operator is ejected.

Impact With Underwater Hazards

Installation

Installing Outboard

Features and Controls

Warning System

Power Trim and Tilt Operation

Explanation of the outboard's trim and tilt system and its operation.

Operation

Engine Break-in Procedure

Gear Shifting

Maintenance

Basic Outboard Care and Schedules

Battery, Electrical, and Fuel System Maintenance

Covers battery, electrical systems, fuel system, and air filter.

Component Wear and Fluid Maintenance

Covers corrosion anodes, propellers, spark plugs, trim/steering fluid, engine oil, and gearcase lubricant.

Troubleshooting

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine

Common causes and solutions for a non-cranking starter motor.

Engine Will Not Start

Potential reasons and troubleshooting steps for an engine that fails to start.

Engine Runs Erratically

Troubleshooting common causes of irregular engine performance.

Performance Loss

Battery Will Not Hold Charge

Owner Service Assistance