Mercury 50 User Manual

TRANSPORTING
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Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
!
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion.
Follow the transporting instructions supplied with the portable
fuel tank. Transport the fuel tank in a well ventilated area away
from open flame or sparks.
MANUAL VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
Close fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent
escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
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AUTO-VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
1. Disconnect the remote fuel line from tank. This will close the
air vent and prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
2. Install tether cap over the fuel line connector stem. This will
protect the connector stem from being accidently pushed‑in,
thus, allowing fuel or vapor to escape.
F
a
b
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a - Connector stem
b - Tether cap

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