Mercury 40/50EO - Maintenance; Outboard Care; Inspection and Maintenance Schedule

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care......................................................................... 106
EPA Regulations......................................................................106
EPA Emissions........................................................................ 107
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule....................................107
Flushing the Cooling System................................................... 109
Top Cowl Removal and Installation......................................... 110
Battery Inspection ................................................................... 111
Fuel System.............................................................................111
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Remote Control Models.... 114
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................... 114
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 115
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.................................120
Lubrication Points.................................................................... 121
Gearcase Lubrication...............................................................121
Submerged Outboard.............................................................. 124
STORAGE
Storage Preparation.................................................................125
Protecting External Outboard Components.............................126
Protecting Internal Engine Components..................................126
Gearcase.................................................................................127
Positioning Outboard for Storage............................................127
Battery Storage........................................................................127
Pre‑Season Check...................................................................127
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
.................................................................................................129
Engine Will Not Start................................................................129
Engine Runs Erratically...........................................................129
Performance Loss....................................................................130
Battery Will Not Hold Charge...................................................130