Mercury 25M

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care...........................................................................77
EPA Regulations........................................................................77
EPA Emissions..........................................................................78
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule......................................78
Flushing the Cooling System.....................................................80
Top Cowl Removal and Installation...........................................81
Battery Inspection .....................................................................82
Fuel System...............................................................................82
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Remote Control Models......84
Corrosion Control Anode...........................................................84
Propeller Replacement..............................................................85
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................89
Lubrication Points......................................................................90
Gearcase Lubrication.................................................................90
Submerged Outboard................................................................92
STORAGE
Storage Preparation...................................................................93
Protecting External Outboard Components...............................94
Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................94
Gearcase...................................................................................95
Positioning Outboard for Storage..............................................95
Battery Storage..........................................................................95
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine (Electric Start Models)
...................................................................................................96
Engine Will Not Start..................................................................96
Engine Runs Erratically.............................................................96
Performance Loss......................................................................97
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.....................................................97