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OPERATION

8. Pull the starter rope to start the engine.

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Table of Contents2
Transfer of Warranty5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada5
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada5
Warranty Information5
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)6
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)7
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion9
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions10
Boater's Responsibilities12
Before Operating Your Outboard12
Boat Horsepower Capacity12
General Information12
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation13
Outboard Remote Control Models13
Remote Steering Notice13
Lanyard Stop Switch14
Protecting People in the Water15
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats16
Wave and Wake Jumping16
Impact with Underwater Hazards17
Safety Instructions for Hand Tilled Outboards18
Exhaust Emissions18
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard19
Safe Boating Suggestions20
Recording Serial Number20
15 4-Stroke Specifications - International21
Installing Outboard23
Installation23
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models24
Battery Connections24
Propeller Selection24
Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat25
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks25
Transporting25
Carrying Your Outboard26
Trailering Your Boat26
Gasoline Recommendations28
Filling Fuel Tank28
Fuel & Oil28
Checking Engine Oil29
Engine Oil Recommendations29
Tiller Handle Models31
Features & Controls31
Remote Control Features33
Oil Pressure Indicator33
Tilting Outboard34
Shallow Water Operation - Tiller Handle Models34
Engaging Shallow Water Drive35
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard35
Pre-Starting Check List37
Operating in Freezing Temperatures37
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water37
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine37
Pre-Starting Instructions37
Operation37
Engine Break-In Procedure38
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models38
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models40
Gear Shifting42
Stopping the Engine43
Emergency Starting43
Outboard Care47
EPA Emissions47
Maintenance47
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule48
Flushing the Cooling System - Standard Models48
Flushing the Cooling System - Bigfoot Models49
Top Cowl Removal and Installation50
Battery Inspection51
Fuel System51
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models52
Corrosion Control Anode52
Steering Link Rod Fasteners53
Propeller Replacement - Standard Models54
Propeller Replacement - Bigfoot Models56
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement58
Timing Belt Inspection58
Exterior Care59
Changing Engine Oil59
Lubrication Points60
Gearcase Lubrication62
Submerged Outboard64
Protecting Internal Engine Components65
Gearcase65
Positioning Outboard for Storage65
Storage Preparation65
Protecting External Outboard Components65
Storage65
Battery Storage66
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)67
Engine will Not Start67
Engine Runs Erratically67
Performance Loss67
Troubleshooting67
Battery will Not Hold Charge68
Local Repair Service69
Service Away from Home69
Parts and Accessories Inquiries69
Service Assistance69
Mercury Marine Service Offices69
Owner Service Assistance69

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