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1-0 - GENERAL INFORMATION and SPECIFICATIONS 90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Table of Contents
Page
Propeller Information 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How To Use This Manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Numbering 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Specifications 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powerhead 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cowl Removal 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Oil Injection System 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Selection 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Installation 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trim “In” Angle Adjustment 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Information Chart 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50/55 models 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 models 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Information Chart 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 Big foot, 60 SeaPro/Marathon 1-9. . . . . . . . . . .
50-60 Models 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stainless Steel Race Propellers –
Available from Mercury Performance
Products 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information: 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Trim System
(Models with Power Trim) 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Trim System Fluid Level 1-11. . . . . . . . .
Trimming (Models with Power Trim) 1-11. . . . . . . . . . .
Trimming Outboard “Out” (“Up”) 1-11. . . . . . . . . . .
Trimming Outboard “In” (“Down”) 1-11. . . . . . . . . .
Trim Tab Adjustment 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat Performance 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Instructions 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lubrication Points 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride Guide Steering Cable and Pivot
Point Lubrication 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Housing Lubrication 1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salt Water Corrosion - Gear Housing
Bearing Carrier and Cover Nut 1-16. . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Inspection 1-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Outboard Cooling System 1-17. . . . . . . . . . .
Following Complete Submersion 1-18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salt Water Submersion (Special
Instructions) 1-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Submerged While Running (Special
Instructions) 1-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Submerged Engine (Fresh Water)
(Plus Special Instructions) 1-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out-of-Season Outboard Storage 1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out-of-Season Battery Storage 1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Weather Affects Engine Performance 1-20. . . . .
Conditions Affecting Operation 1-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detonation: Causes and Prevention 1-21. . . . . . . . . .
Compression Check 1-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Pressure Check 1-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Number Location 1-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Painting Procedures 1-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decal Application 1-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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