Mercury 3.0 Liter - Fuel and Oil; Fuel Recommendations; Oil Recommendation; Features and Controls

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Features and Controls
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 25
Warning System...................................................................................................................................................25
Power Trim and Tilt.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 31
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 31
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water..........................................................................................................31
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 31
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................................... 31
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 32
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................................32
Gear Shifting.........................................................................................................................................................34
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................................34
Maintenance
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................35
EPA Emissions.....................................................................................................................................................35
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 36
Flushing The Cooling System...............................................................................................................................36
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................37
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................37
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................37
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................38
Fuse Replacement...............................................................................................................................................39
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 40
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................40
Propeller Replacement.........................................................................................................................................41
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement.............................................................................................................43
Lubrication Points.................................................................................................................................................44
Checking Power Trim Fluid..................................................................................................................................47
Gearcase Lubrication...........................................................................................................................................47
Submerged Outboard...........................................................................................................................................48
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 49
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 49
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................49
Gearcase..............................................................................................................................................................50
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 50
Battery Storage.....................................................................................................................................................50
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine.............................................................................................................. 51