Mercury 50 4-Stroke User Manual

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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Dual Outboards
Connect a common ground cable (wire size same as engine
battery cables) between negative (–) terminals on starting
batteries.
(-)
(-)
a
a
b
b
c
d
d
or87
a - Red sleeve ‑ positive (+)
b - Black sleeve ‑ negative
(–)
c - Ground cable
d - Cranking battery
SHIFT CABLE INSTALLATION
Install the cables into the remote control following the instructions
provided with the remote control.
1. Locate the center point of the slack or lost motion that exists
in the shift cable as follows:
a. Move the remote control handle from neutral into forward
and advance the handle to full speed position. Slowly return
the handle back to the neutral. Place a mark ("a") on the
cable next to the cable end guide.

Mercury 50 4-Stroke Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Horsepower	50 hp
Cylinders	3
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Displacement	747 cc
Fuel Induction System	EFI
Alternator Amp	18 amp
Shaft Length	20 in
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
WOT Range	5000-6000 RPM
Fuel Tank Capacity	External Tank Required