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• Tilt support lever ‑ Lubricate through fitting.

a - Tilt support lever

b - Swivel bracket

• Tilt tube ‑ Lubricate through fitting.

29575

• Tiller handle ‑ Lubricate through fitting.

29576

• Clamp screw threads.

3906

29574

MAINTENANCE

68 eng

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Table of Contents7
General Information11
Boater's Responsibilities11
Before Operating Your Outboard11
Boat Horsepower Capacity11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation12
Outboard Remote Control Models12
Remote Steering Notice13
Lanyard Stop Switch13
Protecting People in the Water16
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats16
Wave and Wake Jumping18
Impact with Underwater Hazards18
Exhaust Emissions21
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard23
Safe Boating Recommendations23
Recording Serial Number25
55/60 Seapro/Marathon Specifications26
60 Component Identification27
55/60 Seapro/Marathon Component Identification28
Transporting29
Trailering Boat/Outboard29
Fuel and Oil30
Fuel Requirements30
Oil Recommendation31
Fuel and Oil Ratio31
Filling Oil Injection System32
Filling Remote Oil Tank (if Equipped)32
Filling Fuel Tank33
Features and Controls34
Remote Control Features34
Warning System35
Engine Overspeed Limiter36
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)37
Manual Tilt System40
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models44
Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models44
Trim Tab Adjustment45
Operation46
Important Daily Inspection before each Use46
Prestarting Check List46
Operating in Freezing Temperatures47
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water47
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance47
Operating at High Elevations48
Engine Break-In Procedure48
Starting the Engine48
Gear Shifting52
Stopping the Engine53
Emergency Starting53
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed56
Cleaning Care Recommendations57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule59
Flushing the Cooling System60
Top Cowl Removal and Installation61
Battery Inspection62
Fuel System62
Steering Link Rod Fasteners65
Fuse Replacement67
Corrosion Control Anode67
Propeller Replacement-Standard Gearcase68
Propeller Replacement-Command Thrust Gearcase71
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement74
Lubrication Points75
Lubrication Points-Seapro/Marathon Models77
Checking Power Trim Fluid79
Gearcase Lubrication79
Submerged Outboard81
Storage82
Storage Preparation82
Protecting External Outboard Components82
Protecting Internal Engine Components83
Gearcase83
Positioning Outboard for Storage83
Battery Storage83
Troubleshooting84
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)84
Engine will Not Start84
Engine Runs Erratically84
Performance Loss85
Battery will Not Hold Charge85
Owner Service Assistance86
Local Repair Service86
Service Away from Home86
Parts and Accessories Inquiries86
Service Assistance86
Ordering Literature88
Engine Installation90
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware90
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket90
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom94
Installing Outboard99
Propeller Selection100
Maintenance Log102

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