Mercury 150 Verado User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................97
EPA Emissions..........................................................................98
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................98
Flushing The Cooling System..................................................100
Top Cowl Removal and Installation......................................... 101
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................... 102
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)..................103
Battery Inspection ................................................................... 103
DTS Battery Specifications...................................................... 104
Air Filter................................................................................... 105
Fuel System.............................................................................109
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................... 113
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 113
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.................................115
Fuses....................................................................................... 118
DTS Wiring System................................................................. 120
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.............................................. 120
Checking Power Trim Fluid......................................................121
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................... 122
Changing Engine Oil................................................................122
Gearcase Lubrication...............................................................125
Storage
Storage Preparation.................................................................128
Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 129
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 129
Gearcase................................................................................. 129
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................... 129
Battery Storage........................................................................130
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine..................................131
Engine Will Not Start................................................................131
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear............................... 131

Mercury 150 Verado Specifications

General

Horsepower	150 HP
Engine Type	Inline 4
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Gear Ratio	1.85:1
Cylinders	4
Starting	Electric
Gear Shift	F-N-R
Exhaust	Through prop
Cooling System	Water-cooled with thermostat
Engine Protection	SmartCraft Engine Guardian
Displacement	3.0L
Alternator Amp	70 amp
Shaft Length	20 in, 25 in
Fuel Type	87 octane
Steering	Hydraulic
Bore x Stroke	4.0 in x 3.6 in (102 mm x 92 mm)
Recommended Fuel	87 octane
Oil Capacity	6.3 qts / 6.0L