General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 1
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 1
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................2
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 2
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 5
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................5
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 7
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................7
Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................. 9
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 11
Recording Serial Number ................................................................................ 14
Model Year Production Code............................................................................14
8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications ....................................................................... 15
Component Identification ‑ Standard Models....................................................16
Component Identification ‑ Command Thrust/ProKicker Models...................... 19
Installation
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................... 21
Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................... 21
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 21
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 22
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware.................................... 22
Installing Outboard............................................................................................23
Remote Control Installation.............................................................................. 25
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 26
Remote Wire Harness Connection................................................................... 28
Control Cable Installation..................................................................................30
Battery Installation ‑ Electric Start Models........................................................ 34
Battery Connections......................................................................................... 35
Propeller Installation......................................................................................... 35
Transporting
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).........................................................................37
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when Removed from Boat
.......................................................................................................................... 37
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt........................................... 39
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt...................................... 39
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