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FUEL AND OIL

62 eng

4. Reinstall the oil filler cap and tighten securely.

a - Dipstick

b - Oil filler cap

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Table of Contents7
Warranty Registration13
Warranty Information13
Transfer of Warranty14
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada14
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty15
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty19
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty23
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion27
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions30
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty32
Emission Control System Components32
California Emissions Limited Warranty33
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement37
Emission Certification Star Label38
Boater's Responsibilities40
Before Operating Your Outboard40
General Information40
Boat Horsepower Capacity41
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation41
Outboard Remote Control Models42
Remote Steering Notice42
Lanyard Stop Switch43
Protecting People in the Water47
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats48
Wave and Wake Jumping49
Impact with Underwater Hazards50
Exhaust Emissions52
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard54
Safe Boating Suggestions54
Recording Serial Number56
8/9.9 Fourstroke Specifications56
Component Identification - Standard Models58
Component Identification - Bigfoot/Prokicker Models61
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat63
Transporting63
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks64
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models with Power Tilt65
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt66
Fuel Recommendations67
Fuel and Oil67
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement69
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements69
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement69
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank70
Filling Fuel Tank71
Engine Oil Recommendations72
Checking Engine Oil73
Tiller Handle Features75
Features and Controls75
Remote Control Features82
Warning System83
Power Tilt (if Equipped)83
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard85
Adjusting Transom Angle87
Shallow Water Operation87
Tilting Outboard88
Trim Tab Adjustment89
Prestarting Check List91
Operating in Freezing Temperatures91
Operation91
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water92
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine92
Pre-Starting Instructions92
Engine Break-In Procedure93
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models94
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models97
Starting a Hot Engine99
Gear Shifting100
Stopping the Engine101
Emergency Starting101
Outboard Care104
EPA Emission Regulations104
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule105
Flushing the Cooling System107
Top Cowl Removal and Installation110
Battery Inspection110
Exterior Care111
Fuel System111
Steering Link Rod Fasteners112
Corrosion Control Anode114
Propeller Replacement114
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models116
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement117
Timing Belt Inspection118
Changing Engine Oil119
Oil Filling120
Lubrication Points120
Gearcase Lubrication123
Checking Power Tilt Fluid126
Submerged Outboard126
Storage Preparation127
Storage127
Protecting External Outboard Components128
Protecting Internal Engine Components128
Gearcase128
Positioning Outboard for Storage129
Battery Storage129
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)131
Engine will Not Start131
Troubleshooting131
Engine Runs Erratically132
Performance Loss132
Battery will Not Hold Charge132
Local Repair Service134
Service Away from Home134
Parts and Accessories Inquiries134
Service Assistance134
Owner Service Assistance134
Mercury Marine Service Offices135
Boat Horsepower Capacity137
Start in Gear Protection137
Engine Installation137
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard138
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement138
Installing Outboard138
Remote Control Installation141
Steering Link Rod Fasteners142
Remote Wire Harness Connection144
Control Cable Installation146
Mounting Battery151
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models151
Battery Connections151
Propeller Installation152
Maintenance Log153

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