Mercury Sea Pro - Page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FEATURES & CONTROLS
Remote Control Features..................................................................................................................................... 26
Warning System................................................................................................................................................... 26
Engine Over-Speed Limiter.................................................................................................................................. 28
Power Trim And Tilt (If equipped).........................................................................................................................28
Manual Tilt System............................................................................................................................................... 31
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models...................................................................................... 33
Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models............................................................................................ 34
Trim Tab Adjustment............................................................................................................................................ 34
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 36
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 36
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 36
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 36
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 36
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................................37
Gear Shifting.........................................................................................................................................................40
Stopping The Engine ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Emergency Starting ............................................................................................................................................. 41
MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care......................................................................................................................................................44
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 45
Flushing The Cooling System...............................................................................................................................45
Top Cowl Removal And Installation......................................................................................................................46
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................................47
Fuel System..........................................................................................................................................................47
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................................ 50
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................... 51
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 52
Propeller Replacement - 87.3 mm (3 - 7/16 in.) Diameter Gearcase................................................................... 53
Propeller Replacement - 108 mm (4 - 1/4 in.) Diameter Gearcase...................................................................... 55
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 57
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 58
Lubrication Points - Sea Pro/Marathon Models.................................................................................................... 60
Checking Power Trim Fluid.................................................................................................................................. 61
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 61
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 63
STORAGE
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 64
Protecting External Outboard Components..........................................................................................................64
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 64
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 64
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 64