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Patrick C. Mackey

President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI USA

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Regulations and Product Safety Department, Mercury Marine,

Fond du Lac, WI USA

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Declaration of Conformity1
Table of Contents3
Warranty Information7
Transfer of Warranty7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada7
Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe8
Outboard Limited Warranty9
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion11
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions12
General Information14
Boater's Responsibilities14
Before Operating Your Outboard14
Boat Horsepower Capacity14
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation15
Outboard Remote Control Models15
Remote Steering Notice15
Lanyard Stop Switch16
Protecting People in the Water17
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats18
Wave and Wake Jumping18
Impact with Underwater Hazards19
Safety Instructions for Hand Tilled Outboards20
Exhaust Emissions20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard21
Safe Boating Suggestions22
Recording Serial Number22
20/25 Specifications23
Installation24
Installing Outboard24
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models25
Battery Connections25
Propeller Selection25
Transporting26
Carrying Outboard26
Trailering Boat/Outboard26
Transporting Outboard When Removed from Boat26
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks27
Fuel & Oil28
Fuel Recommendations28
Oil Recommendation29
Mixing Fuel and Oil29
Filling Fuel Tank29
Features & Controls30
Tiller Handle Models30
Remote Control Features32
Tilting Outboard32
Shallow Water Operation33
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard34
Trim Tab Adjustment35
Operation37
Pre-Starting Check List37
Operating in Freezing Temperatures37
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water37
Operating at High Elevations37
Pre-Starting Instructions37
Engine Break-In Procedure38
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models38
Starting the Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models41
Gear Shifting43
Stopping the Engine44
Emergency Starting45
Maintenance47
Outboard Care47
EPA Emissions47
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule48
Flushing the Cooling System48
Top Cowl Removal and Installation49
Battery Inspection50
Fuel System50
Exterior Care51
Steering Link Rod Fasteners52
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models52
Corrosion Control Anode53
Propeller Replacement53
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement55
Carburetor Adjustments56
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment57
Lubrication Points58
Gearcase Lubrication61
Submerged Outboard62
Storage63
Storage Preparation63
Protecting External Outboard Components63
Protecting Internal Engine Components64
Gearcase64
Positioning Outboard for Storage64
Battery Storage64
Troubleshooting65
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)65
Engine will Not Start65
Engine Runs Erratically65
Performance Loss65
Battery will Not Hold Charge66
Owner Service Assistance67
Local Repair Service67
Service Away from Home67
Parts and Accessories Inquiries67
Service Assistance67
Mercury Marine Service Offices67

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