Mercury 60 4-Stroke User Manual

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Welcome Aboard!
Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping
your Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency for
maximum performance and economy. The enclosed Owner's
Registration Card is your key to trouble‑free family fun. Refer
to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for full details
of your warranty coverage.
Details of your nearest dealer can be found on
www.marinepower.com where country maps and full
contact information are displayed.
Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose?
Please check on www.marinepower.com. If necessary,
please contact your local dealer.
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer:
Mercury Marine
W6250 Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-1939 USA,
Authorized Representative:
Marine Power Europe, Inc.
Parc Industriel de Petit-Rechain
B-2800 Verviers - Belgium,
Recreational Craft Directive: 2003/44/EC amending 94/25/EC
Applicable Requirement Standards Applied
Owner's manual (A.2.5) EN ISO 10240:2004
Handling characteristics (A.4) EN ISO 8665:1995
Outboard engines starting (A.5.1.4) EN ISO 11547:1995
General steering system (A.5.4.1)
ABYC P‑17; EN ISO
10592:1995
Exhaust emission requirements (B.2) EN ISO 8178‑1:1996
Owner's manual (B.4) EN ISO 8665:1995
Noise emission levels (C.1) EN ISO 14509:2000
Module used for exhaust emission assessment: Module H;
Certification No. RCD‑H‑2
Module used for noise emission assessment: Module H;
Certification No. RCD‑H‑2
© 2007 Mercury Marine 40/50/60 4-Stroke 90-10223080 407

Mercury 60 4-Stroke Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Horsepower	60 hp
Displacement	995 cc
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Alternator Output	18 amp / 226 watt
Starting	Electric
Cylinders	4 (inline)
Shaft Length	20" or 25"
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000
Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty

Summary

Warranty Information

General Information

Fuel & Oil

Fuel Recommendations

Specifies acceptable types and octane ratings for gasoline.

Filling Fuel Tank

Safe procedures for filling the fuel tank, including safety warnings.

Engine Oil Recommendations

Recommended oil types and viscosities for the outboard engine.

Checking and Adding Engine Oil

Procedure for checking and topping up engine oil level correctly.

Features & Controls

Warning System

Explanation of warning horn signals and their meanings.

Power Trim and Tilt

Operation and adjustment of the power trim and tilt system.

Operation

Pre-Starting Check List

Essential checks before starting the outboard engine.

Engine Break-in Procedure

Recommended steps for breaking in a new outboard engine.

Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models

Procedure for starting the engine using remote controls.

Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models

Procedure for starting the engine with a tiller handle.

Gear Shifting

How to properly shift gears (forward, neutral, reverse).

Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule

Recommended schedule for inspections and routine maintenance tasks.

Flushing the Cooling System

Fuel System

Propeller Replacement - 87.3 mm (3 - 7/16 in.) Diameter Gearcase

Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement

Lubrication Points

Troubleshooting

Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine (Electric Start Models)

Engine Will Not Start

Engine Runs Erratically

Performance Loss

Outboard Installation

Boat Horsepower Capacity

Installing Outboard

Battery Cable Connections

Shift Cable Installation

Propeller Installation