Mercury FourStroke 9.9 - Page 9

Maintenance
Outboard Care
.................................................................................................. 57
EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 58
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 59
Top Cowl Removal And Installation.................................................................. 61
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 62
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................62
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 62
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 63
Corrosion Control Anode ................................................................................. 65
Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 65
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ...................................................... 67
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................68
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 69
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 69
Lubrication Points ............................................................................................ 71
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................73
Checking Power Tilt Fluid................................................................................. 75
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 76
Storage
Storage Preparation
..........................................................................................77
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 77
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 78
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 78
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 78
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 79
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
..................... 80
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................80
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 80
Performance Loss.............................................................................................81
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 81
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