Legend Pontoon Series User Manual

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OPERATION:
1. Lower your outboard motor to a vertical position (water level permitting). Make sure all
lower unit components are submerged.
2. Set your lanyard stop switch to “RUN” position and attached safety lanyard to driver. Make sure
outboard is set to the NEUTRAL position.
3. Turn the key to the”on” position and wait until beep stops.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position. Release the key when engine starts.
Never shift outboard into gear unless engine speed is at idle.
5. You will notice that your gear shift positions are as follows...
“F” Forward, “N” Neutral and “R” for Reverse.
6. Always squeeze red handle and shift outboard into gear with a quick motion.
7. To increase speed, advance lever further.
8. To reduce engine speed, shift lever back slowly.
9. To stop the engine simply shift the lever to the “N” Neutral position and turn ignition
to the o position.
Note: Always allow the red neutral lock lever to engage or “click” into place when moving from forward to reverse
or reverse to forward.
MERCURY OUTBOARD
BREAKIN PROCEDURE:
4 Stroke
1. For the  rst hour of operation, allow the engine
warm up for 30-60 seconds. Run the engine at varied
throttle settings (2 minutes at a time), between 2500
and 3500 RPM or half throttle.
2. For the 2nd hour of operation run the engine at
varied throttle settings (2 minutes at a time), between
4500 and 5000 RPM or three-quarter throttle every 10
minutes. Run the engine at full throttle for 1 minute
in the second hour.
3. For the next 8 hours avoid full throttle for more
than 5 minutes at a time.
START
OFF
ON
START
OFF
ON
N
R
F
2 Stroke
1. Double oil mixture (25:1) for break-in.
2. For the  rst hour of operation you are to run the
engine at varied throttle settings. Avoid full throttle
in the  rst hour and avoid sustained full throttle in the
 rst 8 hours.
3. Normal oil mixture (50:1) is permitted after break-in
is complete.
Note: This is an abbreviated version. Please refer to your
Mercury manual for full break-in procedure.

Legend Pontoon Series Specifications

General

Engine	Outboard
Category	Pontoon Boat
Tube Diameter	25 inches
Max Capacity	Varies by model (refer to specific model specs)
Motor Capacity	Varies by model (refer to specific model specs)