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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Excessive water in bilge.
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Boat bottom is dirty or damaged.
Battery Will Not Hold Charge
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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Battery connections are loose or corroded.
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Low electrolyte level in battery.
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Worn out or inefficient battery.
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Excessive use of electrical accessories.
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Defective rectifier, alternator, or voltage regulator.
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Table of Contents
Welcome Aboard
1
Table of Contents
3
Transfer of Warranty
6
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
6
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
6
Warranty Information
6
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)
7
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)
8
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
10
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
11
Boater's Responsibilities
13
Before Operating Your Outboard
13
Boat Horsepower Capacity
13
General Information
13
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
14
Outboard Remote Control Models
14
Remote Steering Notice
14
Lanyard Stop Switch
15
Protecting People in the Water
16
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
16
Wave and Wake Jumping
17
Impact with Underwater Hazards
18
Safety Instructions for Hand Tilled Outboards
19
Exhaust Emissions
19
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
20
Safe Boating Suggestions
21
Recording Serial Number
21
40 Sea Pro/Marathon - 30/40 HP Specifications
22
Component Identification
23
40 Seapro/Marathon Component Identification
24
Installing Outboard
25
Installation
25
Propeller Selection
26
Trailering Boat/Outboard
27
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
27
Transporting
27
Gasoline Recommendations
29
Oil Recommendation
29
Fuel and Oil Ratio
29
Fuel & Oil
29
Mixing Fuel and Oil
30
Filling Oil Injection System
30
Filling Fuel Tank
31
Remote Control Features
32
Warning System - Electric Start Models
32
Features & Controls
32
Low Oil Level
33
Warning Horn System - Manual Start Models
33
Engine Over-Speed Limiter
34
Manual Tilt System
35
Shallow Water Operation
36
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)
41
Power Trim Operation
42
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models
44
Steering Friction Adjustment
44
Trim Tab Adjustment
45
Pre-Starting Check List
47
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
47
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water
47
Operating at High Elevations
47
Engine Break-In Procedure
47
Operation
47
Starting the Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models
48
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models and Manual Start Remote Control Models
50
Gear Shifting
54
Stopping the Engine
54
Emergency Starting - Electric Start Models
55
Emergency Starting - Manual Start Models
57
Outboard Care
59
EPA Emissions
59
Maintenance
59
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
60
Flushing the Cooling System
60
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
61
Battery Inspection
62
Fuel System
62
Carburetor Adjustments
65
Exterior Care
66
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
66
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models
67
Corrosion Control Anode
68
Propeller Replacement
68
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
70
Lubrication Points
71
Checking Power Trim Fluid
73
Gearcase Lubrication
74
Submerged Outboard
75
Protecting Internal Engine Components
76
Gearcase
76
Positioning Outboard for Storage
76
Storage Preparation
76
Protecting External Outboard Components
76
Storage
76
Battery Storage
77
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
78
Engine will Not Start
78
Engine Runs Erratically
78
Performance Loss
78
Troubleshooting
78
Battery will Not Hold Charge
79
Local Repair Service
80
Service Away from Home
80
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
80
Service Assistance
80
Mercury Marine Service Offices
80
Owner Service Assistance
80
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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
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