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Mercury 50 - 3 Year Limited Corrosion Warranty

Mercury 50
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OPERATION
ELS
WITH REMOTE CONT
(Continued)
OPERATOR and PASSENGERS SHOULD
BE SEATED WHENEVER ATTEMPTING
to START the ENGINE.
Before attempting to start engine, MAKE
CERTAIN that outboard is shifted into
NEUTRAL and that area around boat is
clear (to get underway).
IMPORTANT: Remote control MUST BE
equipped with a neutral start switch
-
remote control handle MUST BE in NEU
-
TRAL position in order to operate the
starter.
BEFORE STARTING
Tilt
outboard to vertical position
1
Check oil level in oil injection system
tank
-
add oil as necessary.
2
Check fuel tank(s) for sufficient fuel
3
Open air vsnt on fuel tanks
4
Squeeze fuel primer bulb until it is firm.
5
Place control handle in NEUTRAL.
Check that lanyard stop switch is in RUN
position.
AWARNING
The need for steering systemhemote con
-
trol inspection or service is indicated by
increased effort or binding while turning
the steering wheel, excessive free
-
play or
unusual sounds. If any of these problems
exist, contact your Dealer immediately.
Use extreme care if operating boat before
repairs are made.
Check remote control and steering opera
-
tion.
Turn key
from
OFF
to ON to test warning
circuit, the warning horn should sound
only momentarily. If it does not, contact an
Authorized Dealer.
ACAUTION
DO NOT operate starter motor for longer
than
30
seconds or starter motor may be
damaged. Allow at least
2
minutes between
starting attempts.
IMPORTANT: Starter circuit
1s protected
by SFE
20
AMP fuse on starboard side of
engine. If starter fails to operate, check for
blown fuse. BEFORE replacing fuse, locate
and correct cause of overload.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
6 Lift Fast Idl+ Lever to a
point
halfway
between full
up
and full down position.
IMPORTANT: With Fast ldle Lever in up
position, control handle CANNOT be
moved into FORWARD or REVERSE
GEAR.
7
Turn key clo,:kwrse to
HUN
posit~on and
push
In on key
to
activateenrlchener Hold
key
In the pbsned In
position
for
4
to
6
seconds, the1 turn key clockw~se past
RUN
posltton to START
A
C
A
U
T
I
O
N
Be prepared to alter throttle setting when
engine starts. DO NOT allow engine to
exceed
2500
RPM while in NEUTRAL.
As soon as ei~gine starts, allow key to
return to
RUN
positlorr and release en-
r~chener if eny nefalters, push in on key to
actuate
enrichener agar1
Check for steidy stream of water from
water pump
"
Tell
-
Tale
"
If lnterrn~ttent or
no flow
IS
observed, STOP ENGINE IM
-
MEDIATELY. Check
"
Tell
-
Tale
"
stream
often during outboard
operation
8
After warm-r p, returrl Fast ldle Lever to
full down
posttlm
ACAUTION
A continuous warning horn will sound if
engine overheats. Stop engine immedi
-
ately if alarm sounds. Locate and remedy
cause of overheating before using out
-
board.

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