Mercury 15 EFI SeaPro - General Information

General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1
Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................ 1
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 2
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................3
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 3
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 5
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................6
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 7
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................8
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 10
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 12
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 12
Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 15
Model Year Production Code............................................................................16
Specifications—15 HP SeaPro......................................................................... 16
Conditions Affecting Performance.................................................................... 18
Transporting
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when Removed from Boat
.......................................................................................................................... 22
Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 23
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 25
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 26
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 26
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 26
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 27
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 28
Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 28
Checking Engine Oil......................................................................................... 29
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