Mercury 15 E

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Table of Contents5
Transfer of Warranty11
Warranty Registration United States and Canada11
Warranty Information11
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada12
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe and Confederation of Independent States13
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty (Middle-East, and Africa)16
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion19
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions23
Boater's Responsibilities26
Before Operating Your Outboard26
General Information26
Boat Horsepower Capacity27
Outboard Remote Control Models27
Remote Steering Notice28
Lanyard Stop Switch29
Protecting People in the Water31
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats32
Wave and Wake Jumping33
Impact with Underwater Hazards34
Safety Instructions for Hand-Tilled Outboards35
Exhaust Emissions36
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard38
Safe Boating Suggestions38
Recording Serial Number40
Note40
Note41
Specifications42
Component Identification44
Installing Outboard50
Installing the Remote Control Devices52
Battery Installation57
Propeller Selection58
Removing the Motor59
Carrying the Motor59
Storing the Motor59
Transporting59
Trailering Boat/Outboard60
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks61
Fuel Recommendations63
Fuel and Oil63
Oil Recommendation65
Mixing Fuel and Oil65
Engine Break-In66
Filling Fuel Tank66
Remote Control Features68
Tilt up and Tilt down68
Features & Controls68
Shallow Water Operation69
Trim Angle Adjustment71
Steering Friction Adjustment72
Throttle Grip Turning Friction Adjustment74
Trim Tab Adjustment74
Pre-Starting Check List77
Operating in Freezing Temperatures77
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water77
Operating at High Elevations78
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine78
Pre-Starting Instructions78
Engine Break-In Procedure80
Warming up the Engine81
Starting the Engine81
Gear Shifting85
Stopping the Engine88
Emergency Starting89
Outboard Care91
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule91
Maintenance91
Flushing the Cooling System92
Top Cowl Removal and Installation94
Battery Inspection94
Fuel System95
Exterior Care96
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models97
Replacing the Anodes97
Propeller Replacement98
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement102
Lubrication Points103
Changing Gear Oil103
Submerged Outboard104
Pre-Season Check105
Storage Preparation105
Storage105
Protecting External Outboard Components106
Protecting Internal Engine Components107
Gearcase107
Positioning Outboard for Storage107
Battery Storage107
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)109
Engine will Not Start109
Troubleshooting109
Engine Runs Erratically110
Performance Loss110
Battery will Not Hold Charge110
Local Repair Service111
Service Away from Home111
Parts and Accessories Inquiries111
Service Assistance111
Owner Service Assistance111
Mercury Marine Service Offices112
Maintenance Log114
Propeller Table115
Accessories116
Associated Parts118
Note119
Wiring Diagrams120
Wiring Diagrams121
EH Models122
E Models124
Single Remote Control Box126
Wire Color Code Abbreviations127

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