Mercury 2.5 TwoStroke - Page 8

Operation
Prestarting Check List.......................................................................................23
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 23
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 23
Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................24
Starting The Engine.......................................................................................... 24
Gear Shifting ‑ Models with Gear Shift............................................................. 27
Stopping The Engine ....................................................................................... 28
Emergency Starting.......................................................................................... 28
Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 30
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 30
Top Cowl Removal And Installation.................................................................. 31
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................32
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 32
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 32
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 34
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement......................................................... 35
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment......................................................................... 36
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 37
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................39
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 41
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................42
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 42
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 42
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 43
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................44
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 44
Performance Loss.............................................................................................44
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