Mercury XR2 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Lubrication Points
LUBRICATE POINT 1 WITH QUICKSILVER ANTI-CORROSION
GREASE.
1 Propeller Shaft – Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal
and installation of the propeller. Coat the entire propeller shaft
with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from corroding and
seizing to the shaft.
LUBRICATE POINTS 2 AND 3 WITH QUICKSILVER 2-4-C MA-
RINE LUBRICANT OR SPECIAL LUBRICANT 101.
2 Tilt Lock Grease Fittings – Lubricate through fitting.
3 Swivel Pin Grease Fitting – Lubricate through fitting.
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Mercury XR2 Specifications

General

MODEL	XR2
Horsepower	180 (134kw)
Propshaft Kilowatts1	194
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000-7000
Idle RPM in Forward Gear	650-750
Maximum Timing	25° BTDC
Idle Speed Pickup Timing	2° ATDC
Gear Ratio	1.87:1
Piston Displacement	122 cu. in. (2.0L/1998cc)
Bore	3.125 in. (79.5 mm)
Stroke	2.65 in. (67 mm)
Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Recommended Spark Plug	NGK-BUHW (P/N 33-97180)
Fuel Pressure	5 - 6 psi
Recommended Gasoline	Refer to Fuel Section
Recommended Oil	Refer to Fuel Section
Recommended Gear Case Oil	Quicksilver Hi-Performance Gear Lube (92-816026A4)
Gear Case Lubricant Ca- pacity	22.5 fl. oz. (666 ml)
Charging System Output	16 amps @ 7000 RPM
Battery Rating	Minimum reserve capacity rating of 100 minutes and CCA of 350
Water Pres. @ WOT	15 PSI (103.4 kPa)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	350 lbs. (159 kg)
Transom Height	Short Shaft = 15” (381mm) Long Shaft = 20” (508mm)