Mercury 5 SERIES User Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-857138R1 MAY 2000 Page 1D-3
Installing Outboard
1. Measure the transom height of your boat. The boat bottom should be aligned or be within
1 in. (25 mm) above the anti-ventilation plate of the outboard.
1-2 in.
(25 - 50 mm)
a
a-Anti-Ventilation Plate
2. Place outboard on center line of transom.
3. Tighten transom clamp handles.

Mercury 5 SERIES Specifications

General

Horsepower	5 hp
Cylinders	1
Starting	Manual
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000
Fuel Induction System	Carburetor
Shaft Length	15"
Recommended Fuel	87 octane