Mercury 4-STROKE User Manual

• Touch up any paint nicks. See your dealer for touch‑up paint.
• Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard on
external metal surfaces (except corrosion control anodes).
Tube Ref
No.
Description Where Used Part No.
120
Corrosion Guard External metal surfaces 92-802878 55
Protecting Internal Engine Components
• Remove the spark plugs and add approximately 30 ml (1 oz.) of engine oil
or inject a five second spray of storage seal inside of each cylinder.
• Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinders. Install spark plugs.
• Change the engine oil.
Gearcase
•
Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase Lubrication).
Positioning Outboard for Storage
NOTICE
Storing the outboard in a tilted position can damage the outboard. Water
trapped in the cooling passages or rain water collected in the propeller
exhaust outlet in the gearcase can freeze. Store the outboard in the full down
position.
• To prevent problems which can be caused by oil entering the cylinders
from the sump, only store the outboard in one of the three positions
shown.
a - Upright position
b - Tiller handle down
c - Front side down
a
b
c
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37-892904-010
THIS SIDE UP
NOTICE
STORAGE
98 eng

Mercury 4-STROKE Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling System	Water-cooled
Ignition System	CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
Starting	Manual / Electric
Shaft Length	15", 20", 25"
Max Power	Varies by model
Full Throttle RPM Range	Varies by model
Fuel Induction System	EFI / Carbureted
Steering	Remote / Tiller
Weight	Varies by model
Fuel Tank Capacity	Varies by model, some models include external tank
Oil Capacity	Varies by model