Mercury 50 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding
lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A
hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or
death.
• Steering Cable Grease Fitting (If equipped) ‑ Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable
end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting.
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a - Fitting b - Steering cable end
3. Lubricate the following with light weight oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points ‑ Lubricate points.
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Checking Power Trim Fluid
1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.

Mercury 50 Specifications

General

Horsepower	50 hp
Cylinders	3
Steering	Remote
Starting	Electric
Displacement	995 cc
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Alternator Output	18 amp
Shaft Length	20" / 508 mm
Dry Weight	112 kg
Engine Type	4-Stroke