Mercury 80 - Page 8

Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations.................................................................................... 41
Fuel Additives................................................................................................... 42
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction......................................................................... 42
Quick Disconnect Fuel Hose Fitting..................................................................42
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 43
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 43
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 44
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 44
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 45
Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 46
Checking and Adding Engine Oil...................................................................... 46
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 49
Warning System............................................................................................... 49
Power Trim and Tilt...........................................................................................51
Operation
Important Information........................................................................................55
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 56
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 56
Operating at High Elevations............................................................................ 56
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance........................................... 56
Setting Trim Angle while Running Engine at Idle Speed.................................. 57
Operating in Shallow Water.............................................................................. 57
Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................58
Starting the Engine........................................................................................... 58
Gear Shifting..................................................................................................... 61
Stopping the Engine......................................................................................... 61
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