Mercury 8 - Trim Tab Adjustment

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

• Kicker Strap (Power Tilt Models) ‑ Prevents the engine from

turning while tilted up.

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Table of Contents5
Warranty Information9
Transfer of Warranty9
Warranty Registration United States and Canada9
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada10
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe and Confederation of Independent States11
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty (Middle-East, and Africa)14
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion17
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions21
General Information24
Boater's Responsibilities24
Before Operating Your Outboard24
Boat Horsepower Capacity25
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation25
Outboard Remote Control Models25
Remote Steering Notice26
Lanyard Stop Switch27
Protecting People in the Water29
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats30
Wave and Wake Jumping31
Impact with Underwater Hazards32
Exhaust Emissions34
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard36
Safe Boating Suggestions36
Recording Serial Number38
8/9.9 4-Stroke Specifications - International38
Component Identification - Standard Models40
Component Identification - Bigfoot Models42
Transporting43
Carrying, Storing and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat43
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks44
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models with Power Tilt45
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt46
Fuel and Oil47
Fuel Recommendations47
Filling Fuel Tank49
Engine Oil Recommendations50
Checking Engine Oil50
Features and Controls52
Tiller Handle Features52
Remote Control Features59
Warning System60
Power Tilt (if Equipped)60
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard62
Adjusting Transom Angle64
Shallow Water Operation64
Tilting Outboard65
Trim Tab Adjustment66
Operation68
Pre-Starting Check List68
Operating in Freezing Temperatures68
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water68
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine69
Pre-Starting Instructions69
Engine Break-In Procedure70
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models70
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models73
Starting a Hot Engine76
Gear Shifting77
Stopping the Engine78
Emergency Starting78
Maintenance81
Outboard Care81
EPA Emissions81
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule82
Flushing the Cooling System84
Top Cowl Removal and Installation86
Battery Inspection86
Exterior Care87
Fuel System87
Steering Link Rod Fasteners88
Corrosion Control Anode90
Propeller Replacement90
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models92
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement93
Timing Belt Inspection94
Changing Engine Oil95
Lubrication Points96
Gearcase Lubrication100
Checking Power Tilt Fluid102
Submerged Outboard102
Storage103
Storage Preparation103
Protecting External Outboard Components104
Protecting Internal Engine Components104
Gearcase104
Positioning Outboard for Storage105
Battery Storage105
Troubleshooting107
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)107
Engine will Not Start107
Engine Runs Erratically108
Performance Loss108
Battery will Not Hold Charge108
Owner Service Assistance109
Local Repair Service109
Service Away from Home109
Parts and Accessories Inquiries109
Service Assistance109
Mercury Marine Service Offices110
Engine Installation112
Boat Horsepower Capacity112
Start in Gear Protection112
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard112
Installing Outboard113
Remote Control Installation115
Steering Link Rod Fasteners116
Remote Wire Harness Connection118
Control Cable Installation120
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models125
Battery Connections125
Propeller Installation125

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