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Mercury 45 User Manual

Mercury 45
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
iii
Filling Fuel Tank...................................................................................................................................................26
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 27
Warning System - Electric Start Models............................................................................................................... 27
Warning Horn System - Manual Start Models...................................................................................................... 28
Engine Over-Speed Limiter.................................................................................................................................. 29
Manual Tilt System............................................................................................................................................... 30
Power Trim And Tilt (if equipped)......................................................................................................................... 36
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models...................................................................................... 39
Steering Friction Adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 39
Trim Tab Adjustment............................................................................................................................................ 40
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 42
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 42
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 42
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 42
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 42
Starting The Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models............................................................................... 43
Starting The Engine - Tiller Handle Models And Manual Start Remote Control Models...................................... 45
Gear Shifting.........................................................................................................................................................49
Stopping The Engine ........................................................................................................................................... 49
Emergency Starting - Electric Start Models .........................................................................................................50
Emergency Starting - Manual Start Models..........................................................................................................52
MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................54
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 54
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 55
Flushing The Cooling System...............................................................................................................................55
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................56
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................57
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................57
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................ 61
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 61
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models........................................................................................................... 62
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 63
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 63
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 65
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 66
Checking Power Trim Fluid.................................................................................................................................. 68
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 69
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 70
STORAGE
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 71
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................71

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Mercury 45 Specifications

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Horsepower45 HP
Cylinders3
StartingElectric
Full Throttle RPM Range5000-6000 RPM
SteeringRemote
ExhaustThrough Prop
Shaft Length20 in

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