Mercury 6 Service Manual

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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
90-827242R02 FEBRUARY 2003 Page 1D-1
GENERAL INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
Section 1D – Outboard Installation
Table of Contents
Notice to Installer and Owner 1D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat Horsepower Capacity 1D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outboard Remote Control 1D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Accessories For The Outboard 1D-2
Selecting Steering Cables and Remote
Control Cables 1D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Outboard 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Cable and Steering Link Rod
Installation 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Ride Guide Steering Cable to
the Outboard 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Cable Seal 1D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Link Rod Installation 1D-5. . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Installation 1D-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift and Throttle Cable Installation to
the Outboard 1D-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Wiring Harness Connection
to Engine 1D-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Cable Connections 1D-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Pin Adjustment 1D-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Placing Tilt Pin in Lower Holes 1D-15. . . . . . . . .
Placing Tilt Pin in Upper Holes 1D-15. . . . . . . . .
Notice to Installer and Owner
This manual as well as safety labels posted on the outboard use the following safety alerts
to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed.
DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor injury or
product or property damage.
Boat Horsepower Capacity
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS) XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY XXX
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate
indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer
following certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.

Mercury 6 Specifications

General

Cylinders	1
Starting	Manual
Displacement	123 cc
Horsepower	6 HP
Shaft Length	15 inches (Short)
Gear Shift	Forward, Neutral