Mercury 45 Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty Information
Transfer Of Warranty..............................................................................................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada................................................................................................. 1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada............................................................................. 1
FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe......................................................... 2
FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, and Africa.............3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion........................................................................................................... 5
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions.......................................................................................................................6
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities......................................................................................................................................... 8
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................................................................................ 8
Boat Horsepower Capacity..................................................................................................................................... 8
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.............................................................................................. 9
Outboard Remote Control Models .........................................................................................................................9
Remote Steering Notice.........................................................................................................................................9
Lanyard Stop Switch............................................................................................................................................. 10
Protecting People In The Water........................................................................................................................... 11
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............................................................................ 12
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................................................................................................................... 12
Impact With Underwater Hazards.........................................................................................................................13
Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled Outboards..................................................................................................... 14
Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................................................................... 14
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard........................................................................................................... 15
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................................................................................................... 16
Recording Serial Number..................................................................................................................................... 16
40/50/60 4-Stroke Specifications - International................................................................................................... 17
Component Identification...................................................................................................................................... 19
INSTALLATION
Installing Outboard............................................................................................................................................... 20
Propeller Selection............................................................................................................................................... 20
TRANSPORTING
Trailering Boat/Outboard ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks........................................................................................................................ 22
FUEL & OIL
Fuel Recommendations........................................................................................................................................ 24
Filling Fuel Tank................................................................................................................................................... 25
Engine Oil Recommendations.............................................................................................................................. 25
Checking And Adding Engine Oil......................................................................................................................... 26

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in