Mercury 80 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Operation
Pre-Starting Check List.....................................................................................................................................30
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................30
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water....................................................................................................... 30
Setting Trim Angle while Running Engine at Idle Speed.................................................................................. 30
Engine Break-in Procedure...............................................................................................................................31
Starting The Engine - Remote Control Models................................................................................................. 31
Gear Shifting.....................................................................................................................................................33
Stopping The Engine........................................................................................................................................ 33
Maintenance
Outboard Care..................................................................................................................................................35
EPA Emissions.................................................................................................................................................35
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................. 36
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................................................................ 37
Top Cowl Removal and Installation..................................................................................................................37
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation.........................................................................................................38
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls........................................................................................................ 39
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)........................................................................................... 39
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................................................................40
Air Filter............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Fuel System......................................................................................................................................................41
Corrosion Control Anode..................................................................................................................................44
Propeller Replacement.....................................................................................................................................44
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................................................................47
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................48
Alternator Drive Belt Inspection........................................................................................................................49
Lubrication Points.............................................................................................................................................50
Checking Power Trim Fluid............................................................................................................................... 52
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................................................................52
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................54
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................................................................56
Protecting External Outboard Components......................................................................................................56
Protecting Internal Engine Components...........................................................................................................56
Gearcase..........................................................................................................................................................57
Positioning Outboard For Storage.................................................................................................................... 57
Battery Storage.................................................................................................................................................57
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine...........................................................................................................58
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................................................................58
Engine Runs Erratically..................................................................................................................................... 58
Performance Loss.............................................................................................................................................58
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................................................................ 59

Mercury 80 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	80
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English