Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service.......................................................................................106
Service Away from Home............................................................................... 106
Parts and Accessories Inquiries..................................................................... 106
Service Assistance......................................................................................... 106
Ordering Literature..........................................................................................109
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine......................................................... 111
Engine Will Not Start.......................................................................................111
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 111
Performance Loss...........................................................................................112
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 112
Jet Application Troubleshooting......................................................................112
Outboard Installation
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware.................................. 114
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket.................................... 114
Important Information......................................................................................118
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................. 118
Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................. 119
Fuel System.................................................................................................... 119
Installation Specifications............................................................................... 121
Lifting the Outboard........................................................................................ 121
Steering Cable ‑ Starboard Side Routed Cable.............................................. 122
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height................................ 124
Determining the Mounting Height of the Outboard Jet .................................. 125
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes................................................................... 127
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom......................................................... 128
Electrical, Fuel Hose, Flush Hose, and Control Cables.................................. 133
Oil Injection Set‑Up......................................................................................... 146
Trim In Pin...................................................................................................... 147
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 149
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