Mercury 18 M - Page 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OPERATION
Pre‑Starting Check List..............................................................67
Operating in Freezing Temperatures.........................................67
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water..................................67
Operating at High Elevations.....................................................68
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine..............................68
Pre‑Starting Instructions............................................................68
Engine Break‑in Procedure........................................................70
Warming Up the Engine.............................................................71
Starting The Engine...................................................................71
Gear Shifting..............................................................................75
Stopping The Engine.................................................................78
Emergency Starting...................................................................79
MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care...........................................................................81
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule......................................81
Flushing The Cooling System....................................................82
Top Cowl Removal and Installation...........................................84
Battery Inspection .....................................................................84
Fuel System...............................................................................85
Exterior Care..............................................................................86
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Remote Control Models......87
Replacing the anodes................................................................87
Propeller Replacement..............................................................88
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement..................................92
Lubrication Points......................................................................93
Changing gear oil.......................................................................93
Submerged Outboard................................................................94