Mercury 150 FourStroke

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8. Secure the shift cable to the anchor pin with the bow tie clip retainer.

a - Shift cable end guide

b - Bow tie clip retainer

c - Center mark

d - Cable barrel

e - Barrel cup

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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION

122 eng

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Table of Contents7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada11
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada11
Warranty Information11
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada12
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion12
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions14
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty16
Emission Control System Components16
California Emissions Limited Warranty17
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement19
Emission Certification Star Label20
Warranty Policy-Australia and New Zealand21
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets25
Boater's Responsibilities30
Before Operating Your Outboard30
Boat Horsepower Capacity30
General Information30
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation31
Propeller Selection31
Outboard Remote Control Models33
Remote Steering Notice34
Lanyard Stop Switch34
Protecting People in the Water37
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats37
Wave and Wake Jumping39
Impact with Underwater Hazards40
Exhaust Emissions41
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard43
Safe Boating Recommendations43
Recording Serial Number45
Specifications46
Component Identification47
Transporting48
Trailering Boat/Outboard48
Fuel Recommendations49
Fuel and Oil49
Fuel Additives50
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement50
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements50
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement51
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank51
Filling Fuel Tank52
Engine Oil Recommendations53
Checking and Adding Engine Oil53
Remote Control Features56
Warning System56
Features and Controls56
Power Trim and Tilt58
Important Daily Inspection before each Use62
Prestarting Check List62
Operation62
Operating in Freezing Temperatures63
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water63
Operating at High Elevations63
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance63
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed64
Operating in Shallow Water64
Engine Break-In Procedure65
Starting the Engine65
Gear Shifting68
Stopping the Engine68
Outboard Care69
EPA Emissions Regulations69
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule70
Maintenance Schedule Decal (150 Fourstroke)73
Flushing the Cooling System74
Top Cowl Removal and Installation75
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls75
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)76
Battery Inspection76
Fuel System77
Corrosion Control Anode79
Propeller Replacement80
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement83
Fuse Replacement85
Alternator Drive Belt Inspection87
Lubrication Points88
Checking Power Trim Fluid90
Changing Engine Oil90
Gearcase Lubrication93
Storage Preparation95
Protecting External Outboard Components95
Storage95
Protecting Internal Engine Components96
Gearcase96
Positioning Outboard for Storage96
Battery Storage96
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine97
Engine will Not Start97
Engine Runs Erratically97
Troubleshooting97
Performance Loss98
Battery will Not Hold Charge98
Service Assistance99
Owner Service Assistance99
Ordering Literature101
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware103
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket103
Outboard Installation103
Important Information107
Boat Horsepower Capacity107
Start in Gear Protection108
Fuel System108
Installation Specifications113
Lifting Outboard113
Shipping Bracket Removal114
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable115
Steering Link Rod Fasteners (if Equipped)115
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height117
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes118
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom119
Electrical, Fuel Hose, and Control Cables124
Maintenance Log136

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