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TRANSPORTING

Set the gear shift into forward gear. This prevents the propeller from spinning freely.

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Table of Contents2
Warranty Information5
Transfer of Warranty5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada5
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada5
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)6
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)7
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion9
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions10
General Information12
Boater's Responsibilities12
Before Operating Your Outboard12
Boat Horsepower Capacity12
Lanyard Stop Switch13
Protecting People in the Water14
Exhaust Emissions14
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard16
Safe Boating Suggestions16
Recording Serial Number16
4/5 Specifications17
Installation18
Installing Outboard18
Transporting19
Carrying Outboard19
Transporting Outboard When Removed from Boat19
Trailering Boat19
Fuel and Oil21
Gasoline Recommendations21
Oil Recommendation21
Mixing Fuel and Oil21
Filling Fuel Tank22
Features and Controls23
Features & Controls23
Tilting Outboard25
Shallow Water Operation26
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard27
Pre-Starting Check List28
Operating in Freezing Temperatures28
Operating at High Elevations28
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water28
Engine Break-In Procedure28
Starting the Engine29
Gear Shifting32
Emergency Starting32
Maintenance35
Outboard Care35
EPA Emissions35
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule36
Flushing the Cooling System36
Top Cowl Removal and Installation37
Corrosion Control Anode37
Exterior Care38
Fuel System38
Propeller Replacement39
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement40
Carburetor Adjustments41
Lubrication Points42
Gearcase Lubrication43
Submerged Outboard45
Storage46
Storage Preparation46
Protecting External Outboard Components46
Protecting Internal Engine Components46
Gearcase46
Positioning Outboard for Storage46
Owner Service Assistance47
Local Repair Service47
Service Away from Home47
Parts and Accessories Inquiries47
Service Assistance47
Mercury Marine Service Offices47

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