Mercury 150 FourStroke - Page 9

Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 59
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 59
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 60
Maintenance Schedule Decal (150 FourStroke)............................................... 63
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 64
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 65
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls........................................................ 65
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)........................................... 66
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 66
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 67
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 69
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 70
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................73
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................75
Alternator Drive Belt Inspection........................................................................ 77
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 78
Checking Power Trim Fluid...............................................................................80
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 80
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................83
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................85
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 85
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 86
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 86
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 86
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 86
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine........................................................... 87
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................87
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 87
Performance Loss.............................................................................................88
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 88
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