Mercury 45 User Manual

FEATURES & CONTROLS
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BASIC TILTING OPERATION
Move tilt lock lever to the tilt position. Tilt outboard to desired
position and lock in place by moving the tilt lock lever back to the
lock/run position.
a
b
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a - Tilt position b - Lock/run position
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION
When operating the boat in shallow water, the outboard can be
adjusted and locked at a higher tilt angle. Operate the outboard at
slow speed while tilted up for shallow water operation. Keep the
cooling water intake holes submerged in the water and continue to
check for water discharge from the water pump indicator hole.
TILTING OPERATION
Tilting To Full Up Position
1. Stop the engine. Move the tilt lock lever to the tilt position. Take
hold of the top cowl grip and raise outboard to full tilt up
position. Lock the outboard in place by moving the tilt lock
lever to the lock/run position.
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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