Mercury 90 - Operation Maintenance Installation Warranty Manual

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Operation

Maintenance

Warranty

Installation

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75/80/90/100/115/115 Pro XS FourStroke

8M0108376 915 eng

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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
Outboard Mounting Notice33
Propeller Selection34
Lanyard Stop Switch35
Protecting People in the Water37
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats38
Wave and Wake Jumping39
Impact with Underwater Hazards40
Exhaust Emissions41
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard43
Safe Boating Recommendations43
Recording Serial Number45
Specifications 75-11546
Specifications 115 Pro XS47
Component Identification49
Transporting50
Trailering Boat/Outboard50
Fuel Recommendations51
Fuel and Oil51
Fuel Additives52
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction52
Quick Disconnect Fuel Hose Fitting52
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement53
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements53
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement54
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank54
Filling Fuel Tank55
Engine Oil Recommendations56
Checking and Adding Engine Oil56
Remote Control Features59
Warning System59
Features and Controls59
Power Trim and Tilt61
Important Information65
Operation65
Operating in Freezing Temperatures66
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water66
Operating at High Elevations66
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance66
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed67
Operating in Shallow Water67
Engine Break-In Procedure68
Starting the Engine68
Gear Shifting71
Stopping the Engine71
Outboard Care72
EPA Emissions Regulations72
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule73
Maintenance Schedule Decal (75-115)76
Flushing the Cooling System77
Top Cowl Removal and Installation78
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls79
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation80
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)80
Battery Inspection81
Fuel System81
Corrosion Control Anode83
Propeller Replacement84
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement87
Fuse Replacement89
Lubrication Points90
Checking Power Trim Fluid93
Changing Engine Oil93
Gearcase Lubrication96
Storage Preparation98
Protecting External Outboard Components98
Storage98
Protecting Internal Engine Components99
Gearcase99
Positioning Outboard for Storage99
Battery Storage99
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine100
Engine will Not Start100
Engine Runs Erratically100
Troubleshooting100
Performance Loss101
Battery will Not Hold Charge101
Service Assistance102
Owner Service Assistance102
Ordering Literature104
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware106
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket106
Outboard Installation106
Important Information110
Boat Horsepower Capacity110
Start in Gear Protection111
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard111
Fuel System111
Installation Specifications116
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height117
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes118
Lifting Outboard119
Shipping Bracket Removal120
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable121
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom122
Steering Link Rod Fasteners (if Equipped)127
Electrical, Fuel Hose, and Control Cables129
Trim in Pin140
Maintenance Log141

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