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INSTALLATION
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39
Installing Outboard
BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Measure the transom height of your boat. The anti‑ventilation
plate should be 25–50 mm (1–2 in.) below the bottom of the boat.
a -
Anti‑ventilation plate
INSTALLING OUTBOARD ON TRANSOM
1.
Place outboard on centerline of transom.
27005
2.
Tighten transom clamp handles.
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a
27004
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Warranty Registration
11
Warranty Information
11
Transfer of Warranty
12
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada
12
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty
13
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty
17
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty
21
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
25
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
28
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
30
Emission Control System Components
30
California Emissions Limited Warranty
31
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement
35
Emission Certification Star Label
36
Boater's Responsibilities
38
Before Operating Your Outboard
38
General Information
38
Boat Horsepower Capacity
39
Lanyard Stop Switch
39
Protecting People in the Water
42
Exhaust Emissions
42
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
44
Safe Boating Suggestions
45
Recording Serial Number
47
4/5/6 Specifications
47
Installing Outboard
49
Installation
49
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat
50
Trailering Your Boat
51
Fuel Recommendations
53
Fuel and Oil
53
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
55
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements
55
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement
55
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank
56
Filling Fuel Tank
57
Engine Oil Recommendations
58
Checking Engine Oil
59
Features and Controls
61
Tilting Outboard
63
Shallow Water Operation
64
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard
66
Engine Overspeed Protection System
66
Prestarting Check List
67
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
67
Operation
67
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
68
Engine Break-In Procedure
68
Starting the Engine
68
Gear Shifting
73
Stopping the Engine
74
Emergency Starting
74
Outboard Care
77
EPA Emission Regulations
77
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
78
Flushing the Cooling System
80
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
80
Corrosion Control Anode
81
Exterior Care
82
Fuel System
82
Propeller Replacement
83
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
85
Lubrication Points
86
Changing Engine Oil
89
Gearcase Lubrication
90
Submerged Outboard
92
Storage Preparation
93
Protecting External Outboard Components
93
Storage
93
Protecting Internal Engine Components
94
Gearcase
94
Positioning Outboard for Storage
94
Local Repair Service
96
Service Away from Home
96
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
96
Service Assistance
96
Owner Service Assistance
96
Mercury Marine Service Offices
97
Maintenance Log
99
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Mercury 4 FourStroke Specifications
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Mercury
Model
4 FourStroke
Category
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Language
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