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ACCESSORIES
107
a -
Tachometer unit kit
b -
Tachometer
c -
Mercury/Quicksilver grease (250 g)
d -
Mercury/Quicksilver gear oil (500 mL)
e -
Touch‑up paint
f -
Mercury/Quicksilver engine oil (0.4 L, 1 L, 4 L, 20 L)
g -
Flushing attachment
h -
Extension cord
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Transfer of Warranty
11
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
11
Warranty Information
11
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
12
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe and Confederation of Independent States
13
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty (Middle-East, and Africa)
16
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
19
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
23
Boater's Responsibilities
26
Before Operating Your Outboard
26
General Information
26
Boat Horsepower Capacity
27
Outboard Remote Control Models
27
Remote Steering Notice
28
Lanyard Stop Switch
29
Protecting People in the Water
31
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
32
Wave and Wake Jumping
33
Impact with Underwater Hazards
34
Safety Instructions for Hand-Tilled Outboards
35
Exhaust Emissions
36
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
38
Safe Boating Suggestions
38
Recording Serial Number
40
Note
40
Note
41
Specifications
42
Component Identification
44
Installing Outboard
50
Installing the Remote Control Devices
52
Battery Installation
57
Propeller Selection
58
Removing the Motor
59
Carrying the Motor
59
Storing the Motor
59
Transporting
59
Trailering Boat/Outboard
60
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
61
Fuel Recommendations
63
Fuel and Oil
63
Oil Recommendation
65
Mixing Fuel and Oil
65
Engine Break-In
66
Filling Fuel Tank
66
Remote Control Features
68
Tilt up and Tilt down
68
Features & Controls
68
Shallow Water Operation
69
Trim Angle Adjustment
71
Steering Friction Adjustment
72
Throttle Grip Turning Friction Adjustment
74
Trim Tab Adjustment
74
Pre-Starting Check List
77
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
77
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
77
Operating at High Elevations
78
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
78
Pre-Starting Instructions
78
Engine Break-In Procedure
80
Warming up the Engine
81
Starting the Engine
81
Gear Shifting
85
Stopping the Engine
88
Emergency Starting
89
Outboard Care
91
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
91
Maintenance
91
Flushing the Cooling System
92
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
94
Battery Inspection
94
Fuel System
95
Exterior Care
96
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models
97
Replacing the Anodes
97
Propeller Replacement
98
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
102
Lubrication Points
103
Changing Gear Oil
103
Submerged Outboard
104
Pre-Season Check
105
Storage Preparation
105
Storage
105
Protecting External Outboard Components
106
Protecting Internal Engine Components
107
Gearcase
107
Positioning Outboard for Storage
107
Battery Storage
107
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
109
Engine will Not Start
109
Troubleshooting
109
Engine Runs Erratically
110
Performance Loss
110
Battery will Not Hold Charge
110
Local Repair Service
111
Service Away from Home
111
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
111
Service Assistance
111
Owner Service Assistance
111
Mercury Marine Service Offices
112
Maintenance Log
114
Propeller Table
115
Accessories
116
Associated Parts
118
Note
119
Wiring Diagrams
120
Wiring Diagrams
121
EH Models
122
E Models
124
Single Remote Control Box
126
Wire Color Code Abbreviations
127
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Brand
Mercury
Model
18 M
Category
Outboard Motor
Language
English
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