Mercury 150 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Parts And Accessories Inquiries........................................................................................................... 51
Service Assistance............................................................................................................................... 51
Mercury Marine Service Offices............................................................................................................ 51
Outboard Installation
Important Information............................................................................................................................53
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction............................................................................................................. 53
Electric Fuel Pump................................................................................................................................53
Boat Horsepower Capacity...................................................................................................................53
Start in Gear Protection........................................................................................................................54
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard............................................................................................ 54
Fuel Tanks............................................................................................................................................54
Installation Specifications..................................................................................................................... 55
Lifting the Outboard..............................................................................................................................55
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable.................................................................................... 56
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 57
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height...................................................................... 59
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes.........................................................................................................59
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom............................................................................................... 61
Electrical, Hoses, and Control Cables.................................................................................................. 63
Shift and Throttle Cable........................................................................................................................ 66
Installing the Shift Cable....................................................................................................................... 67
Throttle Cable Installation..................................................................................................................... 70
Front Clamp Reassembly.....................................................................................................................71
Filling the Fuel System......................................................................................................................... 72
Oil Injection Set-up............................................................................................................................... 72
Propeller Installation.............................................................................................................................74
Trim In Pin............................................................................................................................................ 75

Mercury 150 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Horsepower	150 hp
Steering	Hydraulic
Shaft Length	20" / 25"
Starting	Electric
Weight	455 lbs (20"), 462 lbs (25")