Mercury 2.5 Operation And Installation Manual

3. Open the fuel shut‑off valve.
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4.
Attach the lanyard to the stop switch. Refer to General Information ‑
Lanyard Stop Switch.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the lanyard is engaged with the stop
switch.
STOP
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5. If engine is cold, move choke lever to closed (up) position. Move halfway
down as engine warms up. Move down to the open position after engine
is warmed up.
OPERATION
34 eng

Mercury 2.5 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	Carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Manual
Steering	Tiller
Cylinders	1
Recommended Fuel	87 Octane
Shaft Length	15 in (381 mm)
Horsepower	2.5 HP
Gear Shift	Forward, Neutral