Mercury 10/15 Sea Pro/Marathon - 6/8/9.9/10/15 HP User Manual

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Welcome Aboard!
Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping your
Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency for maximum
performance and economy. The enclosed Owner's Registration Card
is your key to trouble-free family fun. Refer to your Operation and
Maintenance Manual for full details of your warranty coverage.
Details of your nearest dealer can be found on www.
marinepower.com where country maps and full contact information
are displayed.
Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose? Please
check on www.marinepower.com. If necessary, please contact your
local dealer.
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
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Mercury 10/15 Sea Pro/Marathon - 6/8/9.9/10/15 HP Specifications

General

Horsepower	6/8/9.9/10/15 HP
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Steering	Tiller
Starting	Manual / Electric
Shaft Length	15", 20"
Fuel Delivery	Carbureted

Summary

Mercury Marine Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage And Exclusions

Explains what warranty covers and what is excluded.

General Information and Safety

Lanyard Stop Switch

Function and safety of the engine kill switch system.

Protecting People In The Water

Safety measures for people in or near the water.

Installation Procedures

Installing Outboard

Step-by-step guide for mounting the outboard.

Battery Installation - Electric Start Models

Instructions for mounting and connecting the battery.

Transporting and Fuel

Gasoline Recommendations

Guidelines on suitable gasoline types and octane ratings.

Mixing Fuel and Oil

Ratios and procedures for mixing fuel and oil.

Operation Guide

Pre-Starting Check List

Essential checks before starting the engine.

Engine Break-in Procedure

Critical steps for the initial engine break-in period.

Starting The Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models

Gear Shifting

Maintenance and Care

Inspection And Maintenance Schedule

Regular maintenance checks and intervals.

Flushing The Cooling System

Fuel System

Propeller Replacement

Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement

Lubrication Points

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Engine Will Not Start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine fails to start.

Performance Loss