Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke - Front View

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GENERAL INFORMATION

FRONT VIEW

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a - Choke/fast idle knob

b - Fuel primer

c - Oil pressure light

d - Fuel line connector

e - Start switch (electric tiller handle)

f - Lanyard safety switch

g - Trim/tilt position indicator

Main Page

Declaration of Conformity1
Table of Contents3
Transfer of Warranty7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada7
Warranty Information7
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe8
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty9
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion11
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions12
Boater's Responsibilities14
Before Operating Your Outboard14
Boat Horsepower Capacity14
General Information14
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation15
Outboard Remote Control Models15
Remote Steering Notice15
Lanyard Stop Switch16
Protecting People in the Water17
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats18
Wave and Wake Jumping18
Impact with Underwater Hazards19
Exhaust Emissions20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard21
Safe Boating Suggestions22
Recording Serial Number22
8/9.9 4-Stroke Specifications - International23
Component Identification - Standard Models25
- Front View26
- Port View27
Component Identification - Bigfoot Models28
Installing Outboard29
Installation29
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models30
Battery Connections30
Propeller Selection30
Carrying, Storing and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat31
Transporting31
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks32
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models with Power Tilt33
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt33
Fuel Recommendations34
Fuel and Oil34
Filling Fuel Tank35
Engine Oil Recommendations35
Checking Engine Oil36
Tiller Handle Features37
Features and Controls37
Remote Control Features42
Warning System42
Power Tilt (if Equipped)43
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard45
Adjusting Transom Angle46
Shallow Water Operation46
Tilting Outboard47
Trim Tab Adjustment48
Pre-Starting Check List49
Operating in Freezing Temperatures49
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water49
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine49
Pre-Starting Instructions49
Operation49
Engine Break-In Procedure50
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models50
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models53
Starting a Hot Engine54
Gear Shifting55
Stopping the Engine55
Emergency Starting56
Outboard Care58
EPA Emissions58
Maintenance58
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule59
Flushing the Cooling System60
Top Cowl Removal and Installation61
Battery Inspection61
Exterior Care61
Fuel System61
Steering Link Rod Fasteners62
Corrosion Control Anode63
Propeller Replacement64
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models65
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement66
Timing Belt Inspection67
Changing Engine Oil68
Lubrication Points68
Gearcase Lubrication71
Checking Power Tilt Fluid72
Submerged Outboard73
Storage Preparation74
Protecting External Outboard Components74
Protecting Internal Engine Components75
Gearcase75
Positioning Outboard for Storage75
Battery Storage75
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)77
Engine will Not Start77
Engine Runs Erratically77
Troubleshooting77
Performance Loss78
Battery will Not Hold Charge78
Local Repair Service79
Service Away from Home79
Parts and Accessories Inquiries79
Service Assistance79
Mercury Marine Service Offices79
Owner Service Assistance79

Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke - Front View

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