Mercury 300XS OptiMax User Manual

FUEL AND OIL
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• Do not completely fill the fuel tanks. Leave approximately 10%
of the tank volume unfilled. Fuel will expand in volume as its
temperature rises and can leak under pressure if the tank is
completely filled.
!
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion.
Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the area while filling fuel tanks.

Mercury 300XS OptiMax Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Stroke
Horsepower	300 HP
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Gear Ratio	1.75:1
Starting System	Electric
Fuel System	2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Weight	505 lbs / 229 kg
Cylinders	6
Steering	Hydraulic
Shaft Length	25"