Mercury 300XS OptiMax Bedienungsanleitung

If the outboard motor’s serial number plate contains the CE mark in the

lower left-hand corner, the following statement applies:

This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI,

USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industrel, de Petit-Rechain,

Belgium complies with the requirements of the following 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; std. EN50081-1,

SAE J551 (CISPR Pub. 12),

EN 50082-1, IEC 61000

PT4-2, IEC 61000 PT4-3

Patrick C. Mackey

President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI USA

European Regulations Contact:

Product Environmental Engineering Department, Mercury Marine,

Fond du Lac, WI USA

EPA Emissions Regulations

Outboards sold by Mercury Marine in the United States are

certified to the United States Environmental Protection

Agency as conforming to the requirements of the regulations

for the control of air pollution from new outboard motors. This

certification is contingent on certain adjustments being set to

factory standards. For this reason, the factory procedure for

servicing the product must be strictly followed and, wherever

practicable, returned to the original intent of the design.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission

control devices and systems may be performed by any

marine engine repair establishment or individual.

Engines are labeled with an Emission Control Information

decal as permanent evidence of EPA certification.

! WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Thank You

for your purchase of one of the finest outboards available. You

have made a sound investment in boating pleasure. Your outboard

has been manufactured by Mercury Marine, a world leader in

marine technology and outboard manufacturing since 1939. These

years of experience have been committed to the goal of producing

the finest quality products. This led to Mercury Marine's reputation

for strict quality control, excellence, durability, lasting performance

and being the best at providing after the sale support.

Please read this manual carefully before operating your outboard.

This manual has been prepared to assist you in the operation, safe

use and care of your outboard.

All of us at Mercury Marine took pride in building your outboard and

wish you many years of happy and safe boating.

Again, thank you for your confidence in Mercury Marine.

Warranty Message

The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty

from Mercury Marine, the terms of the warranty are set forth in

the Warranty Information Section of this manual. The warranty

statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not

covered, the duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty

coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages,

and other related information. Please review this important

information.

The description and specifications contained herein were in effect

at the time this manual was approved for printing. Mercury Marine,

whose policy is one of continued improvement, reserves the right

to discontinue models at any time, to change specifications,

designs, methods, or procedures without notice and without

incurring obligation.

Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A.

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Mercury Racing, 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

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registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation.

Mercury Premier Service

Mercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and

assigns its highest rating of "Mercury Premier" to those

demonstrating an exceptional commitment to service.

Earning 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 and parts books.

• Employs at least one Certified or Master technician.

• Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.

• Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when

appropriate.

• Uses, displays and stocks adequate inventory of genuine

Mercury Precision Parts.

• Offers a clean, neat shop with well organized tools and service

literature.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Information

Warranty Registration United States And Canada......................1

Transfer Of Warranty...................................................................1

Mercury Racing Division 2 Year Limited Warranty (OptiMax XS

Series Outboards)........................................................................2

Products Sold to Government Agencies......................................6

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion................................6

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Outboard

Products.....................................................................................10

California Emissions Limited Warranty......................................11

Star Label.................................................................................. 17

General Information

Boater's Responsibilities............................................................19

Before Operating Your Outboard...............................................19

Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................19

High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.................20

Outboard Remote Control Models ............................................20

Remote Steering Notice.............................................................21

Lanyard Stop Switch..................................................................22

Protecting People In The Water.................................................23

Exhaust Emissions.................................................................... 24

Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats. 26

Wave And Wake Jumping......................................................... 27

Impact With Underwater Hazards..............................................28

Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard.................................29

Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................... 30

Recording Serial Number.......................................................... 32

Specifications - 300XS OptiMax................................................32

Special Tools and Kits...............................................................34

Component Identification...........................................................35

Propeller Selection.....................................................................36

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Transporting

Trailering Boat/Outboard .......................................................... 38

Fuel and Oil

Avoiding Fuel Flow Restrictions.................................................39

Fuel Requirements....................................................................39

Oil Recommendation.................................................................41

Filling Remote Oil Tank.............................................................41

Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank...............................42

Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................42

Features and Controls

Remote Control Features..........................................................44

Zero Effort Control Features......................................................45

Warning System........................................................................45

Overspeed Rev Limit.................................................................48

Power Trim And Tilt...................................................................48

Power Trim Operation ...............................................................49

Power Tilt Operation (Single-Ram Systems).............................51

Power Tilt Operation (Three-Ram Trim Systems).....................51

Auxiliary Tilt Switch....................................................................52

Manual Tilt Operation................................................................53

Operation

Engine Break-in.........................................................................54

Engine Break-in Fuel Mixture....................................................54

Pre-Starting Check List..............................................................55

Operating at Off-Idle Speeds.....................................................55

Operating In Freezing Temperatures.........................................55

Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water................................55

Operating at High Elevations.....................................................56

Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance....................56

Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..........57

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Operating in Shallow Water.......................................................57

Starting The Engine...................................................................58

Gear Shifting..............................................................................61

Stopping The Engine.................................................................61

Maintenance

Power Package Care.................................................................62

Submerged Power Package......................................................62

Replacement Parts for Your Power Package............................62

EPA Emissions Regulations......................................................63

Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................64

Flushing the Cooling System (Powerhead)...............................66

Flushing the Cooling System (Lower Unit)................................67

Top Cowl Removal and Installation...........................................68

Cleaning Care for Top Cowl......................................................68

Fuel System...............................................................................69

Steering Link Rod Fasteners.....................................................72

Fuses ........................................................................................73

Corrosion Control Anode...........................................................74

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................75

Battery Inspection .....................................................................76

Charging System Fusible Link...................................................77

Replacing the Propeller.............................................................77

Lubrication Points......................................................................80

Checking Power Trim Fluid (Single-Ram Trim Systems)..........82

Checking Power Trim Fluid (Three-Ram Trim Systems)...........83

Gearcase Lubricant...................................................................84

Storage

Storage Preparation...................................................................87

Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................90

Protecting External Outboard Components...............................90

Gearcase...................................................................................90

Positioning Outboard For Storage.............................................90

Battery Storage..........................................................................91

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Troubleshooting

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine....................................92

Engine Will Not Start..................................................................92

Engine Runs Erratically.............................................................93

Performance Loss......................................................................93

Warning Horn Activates (With Power Loss)...............................93

Warning Horn Activates (No Power Loss).................................94

Battery Will Not Hold Charge.....................................................94

Water Discharge from Idle Exhaust during Off-Idle Operation

...................................................................................................95

Owner Service Assistance

Local Repair Service..................................................................96

Service Away From Home.........................................................96

Parts And Accessories Inquiries................................................96

Service Assistance....................................................................96

Mercury Marine Service Offices.................................................97

Ordering Literature.....................................................................98

Maintenance Log

Maintenance Log.....................................................................100

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty Registration United States And Canada

Outside United States and Canada - Check with your local

distributor.

1. You may change your address at any time, including at time

of warranty claim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter

or fax with your name, old address, new address, and engine

serial number to Mercury Marine’s warranty registration

department. Your dealer can also process this change of

information.

Mercury Marine

Attn.: Warranty Registration Department

W6250 W. Pioneer Road

P.O. Box 1939

Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939

920-929-5054

Fax 920-929-5893

NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine

and any dealer on marine products sold in the United States,

should a safety recall notification under the Federal Safety Act be

required.

2. At the time of sale, the dealer should complete the warranty

registration and immediately submit it to Mercury Marine via

MercNET, E-mail, or mail. Upon receipt of this warranty

registration, Mercury Marine will record the registration.

IMPORTANT: Your warranty coverage begins at the time of sale,

but warranty claims cannot be processed until the product is

registered with Mercury Marine.

3. Upon processing the warranty registration, Mercury Marine

will send the purchaser a Mercury Owner Resource Guide.

The back page of this guide contains your warranty

registration information and should be saved. If this

registration verification is not received within 30 days, please

contact your selling dealer immediately.

Transfer Of Warranty

The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but

only for the remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty.

This will not apply to products used for commercial applications.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner, send or fax a

copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement, new owner’s name,

address and engine serial number to Mercury Marine’s warranty

registration department. In the United States and Canada, mail to:

Mercury Marine

Attn: Warranty Registration Department

W6250 W. Pioneer Road

P.O. Box 1939

Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939

920-929-5054

Fax 920-929-5893

Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will send

registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail.

There is no charge for this service.

For products purchased outside the United States and Canada,

contact the distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service

Center closest to you.

Mercury Racing Division 2 Year Limited Warranty

(OptiMax XS Series Outboards)

WHAT IS COVERED

Mercury Marine warrants its new OptiMax XS series Outboard

products (and remanufactured OptiMax XS series Outboard

products sold under the trade name "Pacemaker") to be free of

defects in material and workmanship during the period described

below.

DURATION OF COVERAGE

This Limited Warranty provides coverage for two (2) years from

either the date the product is first sold to a recreational use retail

purchaser, or the date on which the product is first put into service,

whichever occurs first. The repair or replacement of parts, or the

performance of service under this warranty, does not extend the

life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date. Unexpired

warranty coverage can be transferred to a subsequent purchaser

upon proper re-registration of the product.

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