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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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Welcome Aboard1
Declaration of Conformity1
Table of Contents3
Transfer of Warranty7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada7
Warranty Information7
Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe8
Outboard Limited Warranty9
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion11
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions12
Boater's Responsibilities14
Before Operating Your Outboard14
Boat Horsepower Capacity14
General Information14
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
Exhaust Emissions20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard21
Safe Boating Suggestions21
Recording Serial Number22
Specifications22
Component Identification24
Installing Outboard25
Propeller Selection25
Installation25
Trailering Boat/Outboard27
Transporting27
Fuel Recommendations28
Oil Recommendation28
Fuel and Oil28
Fuel Requirements for Engine Break-In29
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction29
Filling Remote Oil Tank29
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank29
Filling Fuel Tank30
Remote Control Features31
Warning System31
Features and Controls31
Power Trim and Tilt33
- Power Trim Operation34
- Shallow Water Operation36
Pre-Starting Check List37
Operating in Freezing Temperatures37
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water37
Operating at High Elevations37
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed37
Operation37
Engine Break-In Procedure38
Starting the Engine38
Gear Shifting40
Stopping the Engine40
Outboard Care41
EPA Emissions41
Maintenance41
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule42
Flushing the Cooling System42
Top Cowl Removal and Installation43
Exterior Care43
Fuel System43
Steering Link Rod Fasteners44
Fuse Replacement45
Corrosion Control Anode46
Battery Inspection46
Propeller Replacement47
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement49
Lubrication Points50
Propeller Shaft51
Checking Power Trim Fluid53
Gearcase Lubrication53
Submerged Outboard54
Storage Preparation55
Protecting Internal Engine Components55
Protecting External Outboard Components55
Storage55
Gearcase56
Positioning Outboard for Storage56
Battery Storage56
Engine will Not Start57
Engine Runs Erratically57
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine57
Troubleshooting57
Performance Loss58
Battery will Not Hold Charge58
Local Repair Service59
Service Away from Home59
Parts and Accessories Inquiries59
Service Assistance59
Mercury Marine Service Offices59

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