Mercury 2.5 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
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a - Vent plug
b - Vent hole
c - Fill/drain plug
IMPORTANT: Replace sealing washers if damaged.
4. Stop adding lubricant. Install the vent plug and sealing washer before removing the lubricant tube.
5. Remove lubricant tube and reinstall cleaned fill/drain plug and sealing washer.
Submerged Outboard
A submerged outboard will require service within a few hours by an authorized dealer once the outboard is
recovered from the water. This immediate attention by a servicing dealer is necessary once the engine is exposed
to the atmosphere to minimize internal corrosion damage to the engine.

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