Mercury 9.9 ProKicker - General Information; Ventilation and Carbon Monoxide Safety

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Shift the outboard to forward gear. This prevents the propeller from spinning

freely.

TRANSPORTING

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Epa Emissions Regulations5
Table of Contents7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada11
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada11
Warranty Information11
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada12
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion12
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions15
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty16
Emission Control System Components16
California Emissions Limited Warranty17
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement20
Emission Certification Star Label20
Warranty Policy-Australia and New Zealand21
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets26
Boater's Responsibilities31
Before Operating Your Outboard31
Boat Horsepower Capacity31
General Information31
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation32
Outboard Remote Control Models32
Remote Steering Notice33
Lanyard Stop Switch33
Protecting People in the Water36
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats36
Wave and Wake Jumping38
Impact with Underwater Hazards39
Exhaust Emissions40
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard42
Safe Boating Recommendations42
Recording Serial Number45
8/9.9 Fourstroke Specifications45
Component Identification - Standard Models47
Component Identification - Command Thrust/Prokicker Models50
Transporting51
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat51
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models with Power Tilt52
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt52
Fuel Recommendations54
Fuel and Oil54
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement55
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements55
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement55
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank56
Filling Fuel Tank57
Engine Oil Recommendations57
Checking Engine Oil58
Tiller Handle Features60
Features and Controls60
Remote Control Features66
Warning System67
Power Tilt (if Equipped)68
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard70
Adjusting Transom Angle72
Shallow Water Operation72
Tilting Outboard73
Trim Tab Adjustment74
Prestarting Check List75
Operating in Freezing Temperatures75
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water75
Operation75
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine76
Prestarting Instructions76
Engine Break-In Procedure77
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models77
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models80
Starting a Hot Engine82
Gear Shifting82
Stopping the Engine83
Emergency Starting84
Outboard Care87
EPA Emission Regulations87
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule88
Flushing the Cooling System90
Top Cowl Removal and Installation92
Battery Inspection92
Exterior Care92
Fuel System93
Steering Link Rod Fasteners93
Corrosion Control Anode95
Propeller Replacement95
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models97
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement98
Timing Belt Inspection99
Changing Engine Oil99
Lubrication Points101
Gearcase Lubrication103
Checking Power Tilt Fluid105
Submerged Outboard106
Storage Preparation107
Protecting External Outboard Components107
Storage107
Protecting Internal Engine Components108
Gearcase108
Positioning Outboard for Storage108
Battery Storage109
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)110
Engine will Not Start110
Engine Runs Erratically110
Troubleshooting110
Performance Loss111
Battery will Not Hold Charge111
Service Assistance112
Owner Service Assistance112
Ordering Literature114
Boat Horsepower Capacity116
Start in Gear Protection116
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard116
Installation116
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement117
Installing Outboard117
Remote Control Installation120
Steering Link Rod Fasteners120
Remote Wire Harness Connection122
Control Cable Installation124
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models128
Battery Connections129
Propeller Installation129
Maintenance Log131

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