Mercury 25 4-Stroke - Safe Transport of Portable Fuel Tanks

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FUEL & OIL

4. Push the dipstick back in all the way, then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Reinstall the oil

filler cap and hand tighten securely.

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a - Dipstick b - Oil filler cap

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Table of Contents2
Transfer of Warranty5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada5
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada5
Warranty Information5
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)6
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)7
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion9
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions10
Boater's Responsibilities12
Before Operating Your Outboard12
Boat Horsepower Capacity12
General Information12
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation13
Outboard Remote Control Models13
Remote Steering Notice13
Lanyard Stop Switch14
Protecting People in the Water15
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats16
Wave and Wake Jumping16
Impact with Underwater Hazards17
Safety Instructions for Hand Tilled Outboards18
Exhaust Emissions18
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard19
Safe Boating Suggestions20
Recording Serial Number20
25 4-Stroke Specifications - International21
Component Identification22
Installing Outboard23
Installation23
Propeller Selection24
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Tiller Handle Models and Remote Control Models with Power Trim25
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Remote Control Models Without Power Trim25
Transporting25
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks26
Gasoline Recommendations27
Filling Fuel Tank27
Fuel & Oil27
Engine Oil Recommendations28
Checking and Adding Engine Oil28
Remote Control Features30
Warning System30
Features & Controls30
Manual Gas Assisted Tilt System - Tiller Handle Models32
Manual Tilt System - Remote Control Models Without Power Trim34
- Tilting Outboard to Full up Position35
- Lowering Outboard down to Run Position35
- Shallow Water Operation36
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)37
- Power Trim Operation38
- Auxiliary Tilt Switch39
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models40
Steering Friction Adjustment40
Trim Tab Adjustment41
Pre-Starting Check List43
Operating in Freezing Temperatures43
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water43
Pre-Starting Instructions43
Operation43
Engine Break-In Procedure44
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models44
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models46
Warming up Engine48
Gear Shifting49
Stopping the Engine49
Emergency Starting50
Outboard Care52
EPA Emissions52
Maintenance52
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule53
Flushing the Cooling System53
Top Cowl Removal and Installation54
Exterior Care55
Battery Inspection55
Fuel System55
Steering Link Rod Fasteners56
Corrosion Control Anode56
Propeller Replacement57
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement59
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models60
Timing Belt Inspection61
Lubrication Points61
Checking Power Trim Fluid63
Changing Engine Oil64
Draining Gearcase65
Gearcase Lubrication65
Submerged Outboard66
Positioning Outboard for Storage67
Battery Storage67
Storage Preparation67
Protecting External Outboard Components67
Protecting Internal Engine Components67
Gearcase67
Storage67
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)69
Engine will Not Start69
Engine Runs Erratically69
Troubleshooting69
Performance Loss70
Battery will Not Hold Charge70
Local Repair Service71
Service Away from Home71
Parts and Accessories Inquiries71
Service Assistance71
Mercury Marine Service Offices71
Owner Service Assistance71

Mercury 25 4-Stroke - Safe Transport of Portable Fuel Tanks

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