200/225/250/275 Verado (4-Stroke) - Marine Motors

1 IIf the outboard motor s serial number plate contains the CE markin the lower left-hand corner, the following statement applies:This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine , Fond duLac, WI, USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industrel, dePetit-Rechain, Belgium complies with the requirements of thefollowing directives and standards, as amended:Recreational Craft Directive:94/25/EC; std. ISO 8665,ISO 11547 Machinery Directive:98/37/EC,EMC Directive:89/336/EC; , SAE J551(CISPR Pub. 12), EN50082-1, IEC 61000 PT4-2,IEC 61000 PT4-3 Patrick C. MackeyPresident, Mercury Marine , Fond du Lac, WI USAE uropean Regulations Contact:Product Environmental Engineering Department, Mercury Marine ,Fond du Lac, WI USA 2004 Mercury Marine200/225/250/275 Verado (4- stroke )90-10237051 604iiEPA Emissions RegulationsOutboards manufactured by Mercury Marine in the United States arecertified to the United States Environmental Protection Agency asconforming to the requirements of the regulations for the control of airpollution from new outboard Motors .

2 This certification is contingent oncertain adjustments being set to factory standards. For this reason, thefactory procedure for servicing the product must be strictly followed and,wherever practicable, returned to the original intent of the , replacement, or repair of the emission control devices andsystems may be performed by any Marine engine repair establishment are labeled with an Emission Control Information decal aspermanent evidence of EPA certification.! WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to thestate of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other Youfor your purchase of one of the finest outboards available.

3 You have madea sound investment in boating pleasure. Your outboard has beenmanufactured by Mercury Marine , a world leader in Marine technology andoutboard manufacturing since 1939. These years of experience have beencommitted to the goal of producing the finest quality products. This led toMercury Marine 's reputation for strict quality control, excellence, durability,lasting performance and being the best at providing after the sale read this manual carefully before operating your outboard. Thismanual has been prepared to assist you in the operation, safe use and careof your of us at Mercury Marine took pride in building your outboard and wishyou many years of happy and safe , thank you for your confidence in Mercury MessageThe product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty fromMercury Marine , the terms of the warranty are set forth in the WarrantyInformation Section of this manual.

4 The warranty statement contains adescription of what is covered, what is not covered, the duration ofcoverage, how to best obtain warranty coverage, important disclaimers andlimitations of damages, and other related information. Please review thisimportant description and specifications contained herein were in effect at thetime this manual was approved for printing. Mercury Marine , whose policyis one of continued improvement, reserves the right to discontinue modelsat any time, to change specifications, designs, methods, or procedureswithout notice and without incurring Marine , Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 2004, Mercury MarineMercury, Mercury Marine , MerCruiser, Mercury MerCruiser, MercuryRacing, Mercury Precision Parts, Mercury Propellers, Mariner, Quicksilver,#1 On The Water, Alpha, Bravo, Pro Max, OptiMax, Sport-Jet, K-Planes,MerCathode, RideGuide, SmartCraft, Zero Effort, M with Waves logo,Mercury with Waves logo.

5 And SmartCraft logo are all registeredtrademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection logo isa registered service mark of Brunswick Premier ServiceMercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and assigns itshighest rating of "Mercury Premier" to those demonstrating an exceptionalcommitment to a Mercury Premier Service rating means a dealer: Achieves a high 12 month service CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index)score for warranty service. Possesses all necessary service tools, test equipment, manuals andparts books. Employs at least one Certified or Master technician. Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.

6 Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when appropriate. Uses, displays and stocks adequate inventory of genuine MercuryPrecision Parts. Offers a clean, neat shop with well organized tools and OF CONTENTSivWarranty InformationTransfer Of Registration United States And Registration Outside The United States And stroke Outboard Limited Year Limited Warranty Against Coverage And Emissions Limited InformationBoater's Operating Your Horsepower And High-Performance Boat Remote Control Models ..19 Lanyard Stop People In The Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck 22 Wave And Wake With Underwater Accessories For Your Boating Serial Boat/Outboard.

7 35 TABLE OF CONTENTSvFuel and OilGasoline Fuel Oil And Adding Engine and ControlsRemote Control Trim and Check In Freezing In Salt Water Or Polluted Break-in The Helm Station Dual The Control And Maintenance The Cooling Removal and Inspection ..74 DTS Battery Control OF CONTENTSviPropeller Plug Inspection and Wiring Drive Belt 88 Checking Power Trim Power Steering Engine Oil ..89 Gearcase External Outboard Internal Engine 95 Positioning Outboard For 95 Battery Motor Will Not Crank the Will Not Starts But Will Not Shift Into 96 Engine Runs Will Not Hold Service AssistanceLocal Repair Away From And Accessories Marine Service LogMaintenance INFORMATION1 Transfer Of WarrantyThe limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but onlyfor the remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty.

8 This will notapply to products used for commercial transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner, send or fax a copy ofthe bill of sale or purchase agreement, new owner s name, address andengine serial number to Mercury Marine s warranty MarineAttn: Warranty Registration DepartmentW6250 W. Pioneer Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939920-929-5054 Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will sendregistration verification to the new owner of the product by is no charge for this products purchased outside the United States and Canada, contact thedistributor in your country, or the Mercury Marine Service Office closest Registration United States And Canada1.

9 You may change your address at any time, including at time of warrantyclaim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter or fax with yourname, old address, new address, and engine serial number to MercuryMarine s warranty registration department. Your dealer can alsoprocess this change of MarineAttn: Warranty Registration DepartmentW6250 W. Pioneer Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939920-929-5054 NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine and anydealer on Marine products sold in the United States, should a safety recallnotification under the Federal Safety Act be INFORMATION22. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be registeredwith Mercury Marine .

10 At the time of sale, the dealer should completethe warranty registration and immediately submit it to Mercury Marinevia MercNET, E-mail, or mail. Upon receipt of this warranty registration,Mercury Marine will record the Upon processing the warranty registration, Mercury Marine will sendregistration verification by mail to the purchaser of the product. If thisregistration verification is not received within 30 days, please contactyour selling dealer immediately. Warranty coverage is not effective untilyour product is registered with Mercury Registration Outside The United StatesAnd Canada1. It is important that your selling dealer fills out the Warranty RegistrationCard completely and mails it to the distributor or Marine Power ServiceCenter responsible for administering the warranty registration/claimprogram for your The Warranty Registration Card identifies your name and address,product model and serial numbers, date of sale, type of use and theselling distributor's/dealer's code number, name and address.