Mercury FourStroke 9.9 ProKicker - Table of Contents

General Information
Boater's Responsibilities
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Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................ 1
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 2
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................3
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 3
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 6
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................6
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 8
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................9
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 10
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 12
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 12
Recording Serial Number ................................................................................ 15
8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications ....................................................................... 15
Component Identification ‑ Standard Models....................................................16
Component Identification ‑ Command Thrust/ProKicker Models...................... 19
Transporting
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when Removed from Boat
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21
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt........................................... 22
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt...................................... 22
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Requirements
........................................................................................... 24
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 25
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 25
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 25
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 26
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 27
Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 27
Checking Engine Oil......................................................................................... 28
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