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1.    9647    IMPORTANT  If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole  stop engine and check cooling water  intake for obstruction  No obstruction may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system  These  conditions will cause the engine to overheat  Have the outboard checked by your dealer  Operating the engine  while overheated will cause engine damage     WARMING UP ENGINE    Before beginning operation  allow the engine to warm up at idling speed for 3 minutes     Starting The Engine   Tiller Handle Models    Before starting  read the Pre Starting Check List  Special Operating Instructions  and Engine Break in Procedure  in the Operation Section        NOTE  Ifthe outboard has run out of fuel  or has been in storage for an extended period of time  additional attempts  to start the engine will be required to purge the fuel system of air     1    Open fuel tank vent screw  in filler cap  on manual venting type fuel tanks        0b00349    3  Set the lanyard stop switch to  RUN  position  Refer to General Information   Lanyard Stop Switch     47    OPERATION    4        10051    5  Models with gas assist tilt   Position the tilt lock lever to the lock position        6  Manual Starting Models   Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel the starter engage  then pull rapidly to  crank the engine  Allow rope to return slowly  Repeat until engine starts        10173    7  Electric Starting Models   Push starter button and crank the engine  Release b
2.   If damage is present or suspected  the outboard should be taken to an authorized dealer for a thorough inspection  and necessary repair     The boat should also be checked for any hull fractures  transom fractures  or water leaks     Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts of the outboard  or could affect control  of the boat  If continued running is necessary  do so at greatly reduced speeds     Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control  Continued boating with major impact damage can result  in sudden outboard component failure with or without subsequent impacts  Have the outboard thoroughly  inspected and any necessary repairs made        Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled Outboards    No person or cargo should occupy the area directly in front of the outboard while the boat is in motion  If an  underwater obstacle is struck  the outboard will tilt up and could seriously injure anyone occupying this area     MODELS WITH CLAMP SCREWS     Some outboards come with transom bracket clamp screws  The use of clamp bracket screws alone  is insufficient  to properly and safely secure the outboard to the transom  Proper installation of the outboard includes bolting the  engine to the boat through the transom  Refer to Installation   Installing Outboard for more complete installation  information     Avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a disconnected outboard  Do not accelerate above idle speed  in water suspected of co
3.   and two bolts through the lower set of mounting slots        9941    MANUAL TILT MODELS    The outboard must be secured to the transom with the two transom bracket clamp screws and two 8 mm   5 16 in   diameter mounting bolts and hex nuts provided        Propeller Selection    For best all around performance from your outboard boat combination  select a propeller that allows the engine to  operate in the upper half of the recommended full throttle RPM range with the boat normally loaded  refer to General  Information   Specifications   This RPM range allows for better acceleration while maintaining maximum boat  speed     21    INSTALLATION       0b00323    If changing conditions cause the RPM to drop below the recommended range  such as warmer  more humid  weather  operation at higher elevations  increased boat load  or a dirty boat bottom gearcase  a propeller change  or cleaning may be required to maintain performance and ensure the outboards durability    Check full throttle RPM  using an accurate tachometer  with the engine trimmed out to a balanced steering  condition  steering effort equal in both directions  without causing the propeller to break loose     22    TRANSPORTING  Trailering Boat Outboard    Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position  Shift the engine into reverse     If additional ground clearance is required  the outboard should be tilted up using an accessory outboard support  device  Refer to your local dealer fo
4.  4 and 5 feet  in length when stretched out  with an element  on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator  The  lanyard is coiled to make its at rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement  with nearby objects  Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the  operator choose to move around in an area close to the normal operator s position  If it is desired to have a shorter  lanyard  wrap the lanyard around the operator s wrist or leg  or tie a knot in the lanyard        0b00310  a  Lanyard cord b  Lanyard stop switch    Read the following Safety Information before proceeding     Important Safety Information  The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to stop the engine when the operator moves  far enough away from the operator s position to activate the switch  This would occur if the operator accidentally  falls overboard or moves within the boat a sufficient distance from the operator s position  Falling overboard and  accidental ejections are more likely to occur in certain types of boats such as low sided inflatables  bass boats   high performance boats  and light  sensitive handling fishing boats operated by a hand tiller  Falling overboard and  accidental ejections are also likely to occur as a result of poor operating practices such as sitting on the back of  the seat or gunwale at planing speeds  standing at planing spe
5.  If the outboard has run out of fuel  or has been in storage for an extended period of time  additional attempts  to start the engine will be required to purge the fuel system of air        Lanyard stop switch not in  RUN  position     Incorrect starting procedure  Refer to Operation section   e Old or contaminated gasoline     Engine flooded  Refer to Operation section      Fuel is not reaching the engine   e Fuel tank is empty   e Fuel tank vent not open or restricted   e Fuel line is disconnected or kinked   e Primer bulb not squeezed   e Primer bulb check valve is faulty   e Fuel filter is obstructed  Refer to Maintenance section   e Fuel pump failure   e Fuel tank filter obstructed      Open 20 Amp fuse  Refer to Maintenance section     Ignition system component failure      Wiring or electrical connection faulty     Spark plugs fouled or defective  Refer to Maintenance section     Engine Runs Erratically  POSSIBLE CAUSES       Overheating   Warning horn not working      Low oil pressure  Check oil level       Spark plugs fouled or defective  Refer to Maintenance section      Incorrect setup and adjustments      Fuel is being restricted to the engine   a  Engine fuel filter is obstructed  Refer to Maintenance section   b  Fuel tank filter obstructed   c  Stuck anti siphon valve located on permanently built in type fuel tanks   d  Fuel line is kinked or pinched    e Fuel pump failure      Ignition system component failure     71    TROUBLESHOOTING    Performance Loss  POS
6.  Norway  Notified Body Number  0575    If the CE mark is not accompanied by a notified body number  the following Recreational Craft Directive  language applies     Recreational Craft Directive  94 25 EC    Owner s manual  A 2 5  ISO 10240  Handling characteristics  A 4  ISO 8665  i 5 1 4     Outboard engine starting  A 5 1 4 ISO 11547  Fuel tanks  A 5 2 2 ISO 13591  ISO 8469       90 10244060 505    25 30 EFI 4 Stroke       2005 Mercury Marine    General steering system ABYC P 17    The following applies to all product covered by this manual     Safety of Machinery Directive 98 37 EC    Principles of safety integration  1 1 2  EN 292 1  EN 292 2  EN 1050    Noise  1 5 8  ICOMIA 39 94    Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EC    Generic emission standard EN 61000 6 3  Generic immunity standard EN 61000 6 1    Vehicles  boats and internal combustion       engine driven devices   radio disturbance SAE J551  CISPR 12   characteristics       Electrostatic discharge testing Ge EN 61000 4 2  EN    This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of Mercury Marine and Marine Power Europe     fe    Patrick C  Mackey   President  Mercury Marine  Fond du Lac  WI USA   European Regulations Contact    Regulations and Product Safety Department  Mercury Marine   Fond du Lac  WI USA    TABLE OF CONTENTS    Warranty Information    Mante OIEA e TEE 1  Warranty Registration United States And Canada    ENNEN ENN 1  Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada ee
7.  Power Service Center responsible for administering the warranty registration claim  program for your area     2  The Warranty Registration Card identifies your name and address  product model and serial numbers  date  of sale  type of use and the selling distributor s dealer s code number  name and address  The distributor   dealer also certifies that you are the original purchaser and user of the product     3  A copy of the Warranty Registration Card  designated as the Purchaser s Copy  MUST be given to you  immediately after the card has been completely filled out by the selling distributor dealer  This card  represents your factory registration identification  and should be retained by you for future use when  required  Should you ever require warranty service on this product  your dealer may ask you for the Warranty  Registration Card to verify date of purchase and to use the information on the card to prepare the warranty  claim forms     WARRANTY INFORMATION    4  In some countries  the Marine Power Service Center will issue you a permanent  plastic  Warranty  Registration Card within 30 days after receiving the Factory Copy of the Warranty Registration Card from  your distributor dealer  If you receive a plastic Warranty Registration Card  you may discard the Purchaser s  Copy that you received from the distributor dealer when you purchased the product  Ask your distributor   dealer if this plastic card program applies to you     IMPORTANT  Registration lists must be
8.  Start Models   cee eeeeeeceaeeeeeesaaeeeeeesaaeeeeseaaaes 71   Enge UN ee E uscar dida a RO la teta 71   Engine Runs Gul 71   Perormancei A O E EEE 72   Battery Will Not Hold C harge dai A RA A a 72    LE Repar Service nes ridad 73  SENICS Away From AOM TEE 73  Parts  AndACCESSOMES MAQUINGS ye A A Mom  73  SENASA A sn een cee a asses 73  Mercury Marine Service OMCes TTT 73    vi    WARRANTY INFORMATION  Transfer Of Warranty    The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser  but only for the remainder of the unused portion  of the limited warranty  This will not apply to products used for commercial applications     To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner  send or fax a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement   new owner s name  address and engine serial number to Mercury Marine s warranty registration department  In  the United States and Canada  mail to     Mercury Marine   Attn  Warranty Registration Department  W6250 Pioneer Road   P O  Box 1939   Fond du Lac  WI 54936 1939  920 929 5054   Fax 920 929 5893    Upon processing the transfer of warranty  Mercury Marine will send registration verification to the new owner of  the product by mail     There is no charge for this service     For products purchased outside the United States and Canada  contact the distributor in your country  orthe Marine  Power Service Center closest to you     Warranty Registration United States And Canada    1  You may change your address at any time  including a
9.  all salt deposits and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gearcase with fresh water if  operating in salt water     EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE YEARLY  WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST    1     Lubricate all lubrication points  Lubricate more frequently when used in salt water  See Lubrication Points     Change engine oil and replace the oil filter  The oil should be changed more often when the engine is  operated under adverse conditions such as extended trolling  See Changing Engine Oil     Replace spark plugs at first 100 hours or first year  After that  inspect spark plugs every 100 hours or once  yearly  Replace spark plugs as needed  See Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement     Inspect thermostat visually for corrosion and broken spring  Make sure thermostat closes completely at  room temperature         Check engine low pressure fuel filter for contaminants  See Fuel System   Replace the high pressure fuel filter  1 i    Check engine timing setup         Check corrosion control anodes  Check more frequently when used in salt water  See Corrosion Control  Anodes     Drain and replace gear case lubricant  See Gearcase Lubrication   Lubricate splines on the drive shaft    i    Check and adjust valve clearance  if necessary       Check power trim fluid  See Checking Power Trim Fluid   Inspect battery  See Battery Inspection     Check control cable adjustments  1 5   Inspect timing belt  See Timing Belt Inspection    Check tightness of bolts  nuts  and other fasten
10.  and serial number to order the correct parts     Service Assistance    Your satisfaction with your outboard product is very important to your dealer and to us  If you ever have a problem   question or concern about your outboard product  contact your dealer or any authorized Mercury Marine dealership   If additional assistance is required  take these steps     1  Talk with the dealership s sales manager or service manager  If this has already been done  then contact  the owner of the dealership     2  Should you have a question  concern  or problem that cannot be resolved by your dealership  please contact  Mercury Marine Service Office for assistance  Mercury Marine will work with you and your dealership to  resolve all problems     The following information will be needed by the service office      Your name and address     Daytime telephone number      Model and serial number of your outboard     The name and address of your dealership      Nature of problem    Mercury Marine Service Offices    For assistance  call  fax  or write  Please include your daytime telephone number with mail and fax correspondence     United States    Telephone  920  929 5040 Mercury Marine  W6250 W  Pioneer Road  COE P O  Box 1939    Website Fond du Lac  WI 54936 1939    Canada    Telephone  905  567 6372 Mercury Marine Ltd   2395 Meadowpine Blvd    Fax  905  567 8515 Mississauga  Ontario L5N 7W6  Canada       73    OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE    Australia  Pacific    Telephone  61   3  9791 5822 
11.  before adding lubricant  Adding    lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked  A  hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control  possibly resulting in serious injury or  death        3  Lubricate the following with light weight oil   e Steering Link Rod Pivot Points   Lubricate pivot points     64    MAINTENANCE       10164    Checking Power Trim Fluid    1  Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock     y     f  Pi  Y    La  dd            9703    Remove fill cap and check fluid level  The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the fill hole  Add    Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Power Trim  amp  Steering Fluid  If not available  use automotive   ATF  automatic transmission fluid     2        Changing Engine Oil   ENGINE OIL CAPACITY   Engine oil capacity is approximately 1 8 liter  1 9 quarts    OIL CHANGING PROCEDURE   1  Tilt the outboard up to the trailer position     2  Turn the steering on the outboard so that the drain hole is facing downward  Remove drain plug and drain    engine oil into an appropriate container  Lubricate the seal on the drain plug with oil and reinstall     65    MAINTENANCE    15916       CHANGING OIL FILTER    1  Place a rag or towel below the oil filter to absorb any spilled oil   2  Unscrew old filter by turning the filter to the left        9735    3    Clean the mounting base  Apply film of clean oil to fil
12.  being used contains alcohol  it is advisable to drain as much of the  remaining gasoline as possible from the fuel tank  remote fuel line  and engine fuel system     Fill the fuel tank and engine fuel system with treated  stabilized  fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum   Proceed with following instructions     e Portable Fuel Tank   Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer  follow instructions on container  into  fuel tank  Tip fuel tank back and forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel       Permanently Installed Fuel Tank   Pour the required amount of gasoline stabilizer  follow instructions on  container  into a separate container and mix with approximately one quart  one liter  of gasoline  Pour this  mixture into fuel tank        Place the outboard in water or connect flushing attachment for circulating cooling water  Run the engine for    ten minutes to fill the engine fuel system   91 44357Q 2    Attaches to the water intakes  provides  a fresh water connection when flushing  the cooling system or operating the  engine        Protecting External Outboard Components    Lubricate all outboard components listed in Maintenance   Inspection and Maintenance Schedule      Touch up any paint nicks  See your dealer for touch up paint       Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces  except  corrosion control anodes      Tube Ref No  Where Used Part No       120  a External metal surfaces   92 802878Q55       6
13.  boats or other property where the damage value exceeds  500 00 or 4  there is complete  loss of the boat  Seek further assistance from local law enforcement     Recording Serial Number    It is important to record this number for future reference  The serial number is located on the outboard as shown     16    GENERAL INFORMATION    XXXX       a  Serial number d  Year manufactured  b  Model year e  Certified Europe Insignia  as applicable   c  Model designation    25 30 4 Stroke Specifications   International    we A  Kiowats ln    Valve Clearance  Cold   Intake Valve 0 13 0 17 mm  0 005 0 007 in      465 Marine Cranking Amps  MCA  or 350 Cold    Battery Rating Cranking Amps  CCA        17    GENERAL INFORMATION   weer       s         v    Sound at Drivers Ear  ICOMIA  39 94        Component Identification  MANUAL TILT MODEL       a  Top cowl k  Anti ventilation plate   b  Manual start handle l  Oil drain screw   c  Engine stop switch m  Water pump indicator hole   d  Throttle friction adjustment knob n  Bottom cowl   e  Throttle only button o  Cowl latch   f  Transom brackets p  Warning light   g  Tilt lock lever q  Starting button  electric start models   h  Primary cooling water intake r  Lanyard stop switch   i   Gearcase s  Steering friction adjustment lever   j  Secondary cooling water intake       b   E e  d   e   f   g   h   i     GENERAL INFORMATION  GAS ASSIST MODEL    Top cowl   Manual start handle   Engine stop switch   Throttle friction adjustment knob  Throttle
14.  entity  including Mercury Marine authorized dealers  has been given authority by Mercury Marine  to make any affirmation  representation or warranty regarding the product  other than those contained in this limited  warranty  and if made  shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine     For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this warranty  and those that are not   see the Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual  incorporated by reference into this  warranty     DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS     THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED  TO THE EXTENT THAT  THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED  THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN  DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  INCIDENTAL AND    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS  WARRANTY  SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE  DISCLAIMERS  LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE  AS A  RESULT  THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU  THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  LEGAL RIGHTS  AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY  FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY        FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty  Confederation of Independent  States  Middle East  and Africa    WHAT IS COVERED  Mercury Marine warrants its new Outboard and Jet Products to be free of defects in material  and workmanship during the period described below     DURATION OF COVERAGE  This Limited Warranty provid
15.  maintained by the factory and dealer in some countries by law  It is our  desire to have ALL products registered at the factory should it ever be necessary to contact you  Make sure your  dealer distributor fills out the warranty registration card immediately and sends the factory copy to the Marine  Power International Service Center for your area     5  For further information concerning the Warranty Registration Card and its relationship to Warranty Claim  processing  refer to the International Warranty     FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States  Canada and  Europe    Outside the United States  Canada and Europe   check with local distributor     WHAT IS COVERED  Mercury Marine warrants its new products to be free of defects in material and workmanship  during the period described below     DURATION OF COVERAGE  This Limited Warranty provides coverage for two  2  years from the date the product  is first sold to a recreational use retail purchaser  or the date on which the product is first put into service  whichever  occurs first  Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage of one  1  year from the date of first  retail sale  or one  1  year from the date in which the product was first put into service  whichever occurs first   Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related use of the product  or any use of the product which  generates income  for any part of the warranty period  even if the product is only occasionally used for 
16.  may exist which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom  The most  important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage from striking a floating or underwater object is  to control the boat speed  Under these conditions  boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed  24 to 40 km h  15 to 25 MPH      MZ 0b00315       To avoid serious injury or death from all or part of an outboard coming into the boat after striking a floating or  underwater obstacle maintain a top speed no greater than minimum planing speed        Striking a floating or underwater object could result in an infinite number of situations  Some of these situations  could result in the following     e Part of the outboard or the entire outboard could break loose and fly into the boat     13    GENERAL INFORMATION       The boat could move suddenly in a new direction  Such a sharp change in direction can cause occupants  to be thrown out of their seats or out of the boat       A rapid reduction in speed  This will cause occupants to be thrown forward  or even out of the boat   e Impact damage to the outboard and or boat     Keep in mind  the most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage during an impact is  control the boat speed  Boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed when driving in waters known to  have underwater obstacles    After striking a submerged object  stop the engine as soon as possible and inspect it for any broken or loose parts 
17.  only button   Tilt Support lever   Gas tilt assist lever   Primary cooling water intake  Gearcase    19    j   k        m    n   O   p   q   r     Secondary cooling water intake  Anti ventilation plate   Chaps   Water pump indicator hole   Cowl latch   Warning light   Starting button  electric start models   Lanyard stop switch   Steering friction adjustment lever    a   b     d   e   fa    GENERAL INFORMATION  POWER TRIM MODEL       Transom brackets  Tilt support lever  Top cowl   Cowl latch   Bottom cowl  Auxiliary tilt switch    10299    g  Chaps   h   Anti ventilation plate   i  Secondary cooling water intake  j   Gearcase   k  Primary cooling water intake    20    INSTALLATION    Installing Outboard    Before operation  the outboard must be correctly installed with the required mounting hardware as shown   Failure to correctly fasten outboard could result in outboard ejecting off boat transom causing serious injury   death  or property damage        We strongly recommend that your dealer install your outboard and related accessories to ensure proper installation  and good performance  lf you install the outboard yourself  follow instructions in the outboard installation manual  which is provided with the outboard     POWER TRIM AND GAS ASSIST TILT MODELS    The outboard must be secured to the transom with the two transom bracket clamp screws and four 13 mm   1 2 in   diameter mounting bolts and locknuts provided  Install two bolts through the upper set of mounting holes
18.  product for racing or other competitive activity  or operating with a racing type lower unit  at any point   even by a prior owner of the product  voids the warranty     Expenses related to haul out  launch  towing  storage  telephone  rental  inconvenience  slip fees  insurance  coverage  loan payments  loss of time  loss of income  or any other type of incidental or consequential damages  are not coveredby this warranty  Also  expenses associated with the removal and or replacement of boat partitions  or material caused by boat design for access to the product are not covered by this warranty     No individual or entity  including Mercury Marine authorized dealers  has been given authority by Mercury Marine  to make any affirmation  representation or warranty regarding the product  other than those contained in this limited  warranty  and if made  shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine     For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this warranty  and those that are not   see the Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual  incorporated by reference into this  warranty     WARRANTY INFORMATION    DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS     THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED  TO THE EXTENT THAT  THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED  THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN  DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  INCIDENTAL AND    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED 
19.  tab to the right  Retighten bolt and retest     43    OPERATION  Pre Starting Check List    e Operator knows safe navigation  boating  and operating procedures        An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard and readily accessible  it is  the law        A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in the water      Know your boats maximum load capacity  Look at the boat capacity plate     Fuel supply OK     e Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a  proper seat       Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return       It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs      Know the waters and area you will be boating  tides  currents  sand bars  rocks  and other hazards      Make inspection checks listed in Maintenance   Inspection and Maintenance Schedule     Operating In Freezing Temperatures    When using your outboard or having your outboard moored in freezing or near freezing temperatures  keep the  outboard tilted down at all times so the gearcase is submerged  This prevents trapped water in gearcase from  freezing and causing possible damage to the water pump and other components     If there is a chance of ice forming on the water  the outboard should be removed and drained completely of water   If ice should form at the water level inside the outboard driveshaft housing  it will block water flo
20.  the boat           0b00313    Wave And Wake Jumping    Operating recreational boats over waves and wake is a natural part of boating  However  when this activity is done  with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water  certain hazards arise  particularly  when the boat re enters the water     12    GENERAL INFORMATION       0b00314    The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump  In such case the landing may  cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction  Such a sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be  thrown out of their seats  or out of the boat     Avoid serious injury or death from being thrown within or out of a boat when it lands after jumping a wave or  wake  Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever possible  Instruct all occupants that if a wake or wave jump occurs   get low and hang on to a boat hand hold        There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to launch off a wave or wake  If the bow  of your boat pitches down far enough while airborne  upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface  and submarine for an instant  This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous stop and can send the occupants  flying forward  The boat may also steer sharply to one side     Impact With Underwater Hazards    Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you drive a boat in shallow water areas  or in areas where you  suspect underwater obstacles
21.  to alert against unsafe practices        Boat Horsepower Capacity    Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can  1  cause loss of boat control 2     place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3  cause the  boat to break apart particularly around the transom area  Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury  death  or boat damage        Do not overpower or overload your boat  Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indicating the maximum  acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines  If in doubt   contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer     GENERAL INFORMATION    U S  COAST GUARD CAPACITY  MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX  MAXIMUM PERSON    CAPACITY  POUNDS  XXX    MAXIMUM WEIGHT  CAPACITY XXX       ob00306    High Speed And High Performance Boat Operation    If your outboard is to be used on a high speed or high performance boat with which you are unfamiliar  we  recommend that you never operate it at its high speed capability without first requesting an initial orientation and  familiarization demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator experienced with your boat outboard  combination  For additional information  obtain a copy of our Hi Performance Boat Operation booklet from your  dealer  distributor  or Mercury Marine        Outboard Remote Control Models    The remote control connected to your outboard must be equipped
22.  turn in either direction  called bow steering or over steering   if any turn is attempted  or if a significant wave is encountered     Adjusting the outboard away from the boat transom can     Lift the bow out of the water      Generally increase top speed       Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom       Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height  with the normal right hand rotation  propeller       In excess can cause boat porpoising  bouncing  or propeller ventilation     Power Trim And Tilt  If Equipped     Your outboard has a trim tilt control called power trim  This enables the operator to easily adjust the position of the  outboard by pressing the trim switch  Moving the outboard in closer to the boat transom is called trimming in or  down  Moving the outboard further away from the boat transom is called trimming out or up  The term trim generally  refers to the adjustment of the outboard within the first 20   range of travel  This is the range used while operating  your boat on plane  The term tilt is generally used when referring to adjusting the outboard further up and out of  the water  With the engine turned off  the outboard can be tilted out of the water  At low idle speed  the outboard  can also be tilted up past the trim range to permit  for example  shallow water operation        10265  a  Remote control trim switch d  Cowl mounted trim switch  option   b  Panel mount trim switch e  Tilt range of trav
23.  water near your boat     Passenger Safety Message   Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats    Whenever the boat is in motion  observe the location of all passengers  Do not allow any passengers to stand or  use seats other than those designated for traveling faster than idle speed  A sudden reduction in boat speed  such  as plunging into a large wave or wake  a sudden throttle reduction  or a sharp change of boat direction  could throw  them over the front of boat  Falling over the front of the boat between the two pontoons will position them to be run  over by the outboard     BOATS HAVING AN OPEN FRONT DECK    No one should ever be on the deck in front of the fence while the boat is in motion  Keep all passengers behind  the front fence or enclosure     Persons on the front deck could easily be thrown overboard or persons dangling their feet over the front edge could  get their legs caught by a wave and pulled into the water        0b00312    Avoid serious injury or death from falling over the front end of a pontoon or deck boat and being run over  Stay  back from the front end of the deck and remain seated while the boat is in motion        BOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED  RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS    Elevated fishing seats are not intended for use when the boat is traveling faster than idle or trolling speed  Sit only  in seats designated for traveling at faster speeds     Any unexpected  sudden reduction in boat speed could result in the elevated passenger falling over the front of 
24.  with a start in neutral only protection device   This prevents the engine from starting when the shift is actuated in any position other than neutral     Avoid serious injury or death from a sudden unexpected acceleration when starting your engine  The design of  this outboard requires that the remote control used with it must have a built in start in neutral only protection  device        ob00308    Remote Steering Notice    The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened utilizing self locking nuts   These self locking nuts must never be replaced with common nuts  non locking  as they will work loose and vibrate  off  freeing the link rod to disengage     GENERAL INFORMATION    Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full  sudden  sharp turn  This potentially  violent action can cause occupants to be thrown overboard exposing them to serious injury or death           9938  a   Self locking nuts    Lanyard Stop Switch    The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when the operator moves far enough away from the  operator s position  as in accidental ejection from the operator s position  to activate the switch  Tiller handle  outboards and some remote control units are equipped with a lanyard stop switch  A lanyard stop switch can be  installed as an accessory   generally on the dashboard or side adjacent to the operator s position     The lanyard is a cord usually between 122 and 152 cm 
25. 26  Engine Oil Ge eine ee le e   rosy sucess aera eer asst seen aaa re pee ee aa oe a 26  Checking And Adding Engine TTT 27    TABLE OF CONTENTS    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    R  mot   Control EE  erdeelt o eae  Warning OyStE WEE  Tiller Handle Models with Manual Gas Assist It   Tiller Handle Models with Manual  mt  Power Trim And Tilt  if Equippedys csse AS ge   Ti WER el RE TE EE    ce io EE  Operating  In Freezing Temperatura EA e E RIAS  Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water    uk  Resta rindi    Engine Brea Reien a ds  Starting The Engine   Remote Control Models AAA NEEN  Starting The Engine   Tiller Handle Modelen ENNEN  SEA MM ao  Stopping  TAG e A e  EMINENTE A    Boo EE  SR EMiSSIONS EE  Inspection And Maintenance En E ET  Flushing THe COIN E E  Top Cowl Removal Arid Installation arial dia sae dial AAA EA AA AED AR AAA NA  EE NR  Battery INSPECCION EE  SITE EE  Steering  LINK  eeh ET  Gorrosiom Control nee  PropellerReplacemen EE  Spark Plug Inspection And eelere eege EE EeEEEee  Fuse Replacement   Electric Start Model EE  Timing Belt InspectioN  EE  C  bricatiom Sea  Checking  Power Prim GET E  Changing ENgiINe UE  Gearcase L  bricatioN EE  Submerged GK Le e EE    ele Ee e  Protecting External Outboard  COMPONEN So cusidn iaa di eEE cavaeaadehisddvdaantens  Protecting Internal Engine COMPONEN ES  ege ee  ET e HEEN  Positioning  Outboard For StOrag E    TABLE OF CONTENTS    Battery  SlOl Le EE 70  TROUBLESHOOTING   Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine  Electric
26. 9    STORAGE    Protecting Internal Engine Components    Remove the spark plugs and inject a small amount of engine oil inside of each cylinder     e Rotate the flywheel manually several times to distribute the oil in the cylinders  Reinstall spark plugs     Change the engine oil     Gearcase      Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant  refer to Maintenance   Gearcase Lubrication      Positioning Outboard For Storage    Store outboard in an upright  vertical  position to allow water to drain out of outboard     If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature  trapped cooling water or rain water that may have entered  the propeller exhaust outlet in the gearcase could freeze and cause damage to the outboard        Battery Storage      Follow the battery manufacturer s instructions for storage and recharging      Remove the battery from the boat and check water level  Recharge if necessary     Store the battery in a cool  dry place    e Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery during storage     70    TROUBLESHOOTING    Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine  Electric Start Models   POSSIBLE CAUSES    e Blown fuse in the starting circuit  Refer to Maintenance section     Outboard is not shifted to neutral position    e Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded      Ignition key switch failure       Wiring or electrical connection faulty      Starter motor or starter solenoid failure     Engine Will Not Start  POSSIBLE CAUSES    NOTE 
27. Cover b  Anode    Sage O   o   on    Cover bot  A C p a    The second anode is the trim tab and the third anode is installed on the transom brackets           10236  a  Trim tab c  Transom bracket anode   short    b  Transom bracket anode   long    Propeller Replacement    If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is in gear  there is the possibility that the engine will crank over    and start  To prevent this type of accidental engine starting and possible serious injury caused from being struck  by a rotating propeller  always shift outboard to neutral position and remove spark plug leads when you are    servicing the propeller        1  Shift outboard to neutral  N  position     58    MAINTENANCE       0b00351 10051    IMPORTANT  Refer to Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement for removing spark plug leads   2  Remove spark plug leads to prevent engine from starting     al  jet     0b00375    3  Straighten and remove cotter pin   Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller to hold propeller and remove propeller nut     5  Pull propeller straight off shaft  If propeller is seized to the shaft and cannot be removed  have the propeller  removed by an authorized dealer        al IN    esst        0b01027 Kee    IMPORTANT  To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the propeller shaft  especially in salt  water   always apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the recommended  maintenance intervals and also eac
28. E UNDER THIS  WARRANTY  SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE  DISCLAIMERS  LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE  AS A  RESULT  THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU  THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  LEGAL RIGHTS  AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY  FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY        Warranty Coverage And Exclusions    The purpose of this section is to help eliminate some of the more common misunderstandings regarding warranty  coverage  The following information explains some of the types of services that are not covered by warranty  The  provisions set forth following have been incorporated by reference into the Three Year Limited Warranty Against  Corrosion Failure  the International Limited Outboard Warranty  and the United States and Canada Limited  Outboard Warranty     Keep in mind that warranty covers repairs that are needed within the warranty period because of defects in material  and workmanship  Installation errors  accidents  normal wear  and a variety of other causes that affect the product  are not covered     Warranty is limited to defects in material or workmanship  but only when the consumer sale is made in the country  to which distribution is authorized by us     Should you have any questions concerning warranty coverage  contact your authorized dealer  They will be  pleased to answer any questions that you may have     GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY    1  Minor adjustments and tune ups  including checking  cleaning or ad
29. FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS  WARRANTY  SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE  DISCLAIMERS  LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE  AS A  RESULT  THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU  THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  LEGAL RIGHTS  AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY  FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY        3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion    WHAT IS COVERED  Mercury Marine warrants that each new Mercury  Mariner  Mercury Racing  Sport Jet  M2  Jet Drive  Tracker by Mercury Marine Outboard  MerCruiser Inboard or sterndrive engine  Product  will not be  rendered inoperative as a direct result of corrosion for the period of time described below     DURATION OF COVERAGE  This limited corrosion warranty provides coverage for three  3  years from either the  date the product is first sold  or the date on which the product is first put into service  whichever occurs first  The  repair or replacement of parts  or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this  warranty beyond its original expiration date  Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to subsequent   non commercial use  purchaser upon proper re registration of the product     CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE  Warranty coverage is  available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the  product in the country in which the sale occurred  and then only after the Mercury M
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31. N    Mercury or Quicksilver Premium or High Performance Gear Lubricant     CHECKING LUBRICANT LEVEL AND REFILLING GEARCASE    1  Place outboard in a vertical operating position   2  Remove vent plug     3    Remove drain plug  Place lubricant tube into the fill hole and add lubricant until it appears at the vent hole     67    MAINTENANCE    ee       9835  a  Vent plug and sealing washer b  Drain plug and sealing washer    IMPORTANT  Replace sealing washers if damaged   4  Stop adding lubricant  Install the vent plug and sealing washer before removing the lubricant tube   5  Remove lubricant tube and reinstall cleaned fill drain plug and sealing washer     Submerged Outboard    A submerged outboard will require service within a few hours by an authorized dealer once the outboard is  recovered from the water  This immediate attention by a servicing dealer is necessary once the engine is exposed  to the atmosphere to minimize internal corrosion damage to the engine     68    STORAGE    Storage Preparation    The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to protect it from rust  corrosion  and damage  caused by freezing of trapped water     The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your outboard for out of season storage or  prolonged storage  two months or longer         FUEL SYSTEM    IMPORTANT  Gasoline containing alcohol  ethanol or methanol  can cause a formation of acid during storage and  can damage the fuel system  If the gasoline
32. NTROLS    Moving the tilt lever to the tilt position will allow the outboard to lock into the shallow water drive position or the full  up position        15920  a  Release position b  Tilt position    TILTING OUTBOARD TO FULL UP POSITION  1  Stop the engine    Shift the outboard to forward gear position    Position the tilt lever to the tilt position      gt  U N    Take hold of the top cowl grip and tilt the outboard all the way up until it locks in place        15924  LOWERING OUTBOARD DOWN TO RUN POSITION    1  Position the tilt lever to the release position  Raise outboard slightly to release it from its locked position and  gently lower it     SHALLOW WATER OPERATION    The shallow water drive position on the outboard allows you to position the outboard at a higher tilt angle to prevent  hitting bottom     IMPORTANT  Before tilting outboard into shallow water drive position  reduce engine speed to idle and shift engine  into forward gear     IMPORTANT  While in shallow water drive position  do not operate the outboard in reverse  Operate the outboard  at slow speed and keep the cooling water intake submerged     1    Reduce engine speed to idle    2 Shift engine into forward gear position   3  Position the tilt lever to the tilt position   4    Take hold of the top cowl grip and tilt up the outboard until it locks in the shallow water running position     38    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    5  To release the outboard out of shallow water drive  position the tilt lever to t
33. SIBLE CAUSES    Low oil pressure  Check oil level    Throttle not fully open    Damaged or improper size propeller    Incorrect engine timing  adjustments  or setup   Boat overloaded or load improperly distributed   Excessive water in bilge    Boat bottom is dirty or damaged     Battery Will Not Hold Charge  POSSIBLE CAUSES    Battery connections are loose or corroded    Low electrolyte level in battery    Worn out or inefficient battery    Excessive use of electrical accessories   Defective rectifier  alternator  or voltage regulator     72    OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE    Local Repair Service    Always return your outboard to your local authorized dealer should the need for service arise  Only he has the  factory trained mechanics  knowledge  special tools  equipment  and genuine parts and accessories to properly  service your engine should the need occur  He knows your engine best     Service Away From Home    If you are away from your local dealer and the need arises for service  contact the nearest authorized dealer  Refer  to the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory  If  for any reason  you cannot obtain service  contact the nearest  Mercury Marine Service Office     Parts And Accessories Inquiries    All inquiries concerning genuine replacement parts and accessories should be directed to your local authorized  dealer  The dealer has the necessary information to order parts and accessories for you  When inquiring on parts  and accessories  the dealer requires the model
34. Welcome Aboard     Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping your Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency  for maximum performance and economy  The enclosed Owner s Registration Card is your key to trouble free  family fun  Refer to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for full details of your warranty coverage     Details of your nearest dealer can be found on www marinepower com where country maps and full contact  information are displayed     Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose  Please check on www marinepower com  If  necessary  please contact your local dealer     Declaration of Conformity    This outboard motor   s serial number plate contains in the lower corner left hand corner either the CE mark  alone or the CE mark accompanied by a notified body number  This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury  Marine  Fond du Lac  WI  USA or Marine Power Europe Inc  Park Industriel  de Petit Rechain  Belgium  complies with the requirements of the following directives by meeting the associated standards  as amended     If the CE mark is accompanied by a notified body number  the following Recreational Craft Directive applies     Recreational Craft Directive  2003 44 EC amending 94 25 EC    Owner s manual  A 2 5 ISO 10240  Handling characteristics  A 4 ISO 8665    2 5   T    The notified body responsible for surveillance of the quality system under Full Quality  Assurance Module H of Directive 2003 44 EC is     Det Norske Veritas      
35. aboard  it is the  law  and have it readily accessible     Do not overload your boat  Most boats are rated and certified for maximum load  weight  capacities  refer to your  boat capacity plate   If in doubt  contact your dealer or the boats manufacturer     Perform safety checks and required maintenance  Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly  made     Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways  Boat operators should complete a boating safety  course  Courses are offered in the U S A  by 1  The U S  Coast Guard Auxiliary  2  The Power Squadron  3  The  Red Cross and 4  your state boating law enforcement agency  Inquiries may be made to the Boating Hotline   1 800 368 5647 or the Boat U S  Foundation information number 1 800 336 BOAT     Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated  Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that  was not intended for such use  This includes the back of seats  gunwales  transom  bow  decks  raised fishing  seats  any rotating fishing seat  or anywhere that an unexpected acceleration  sudden stopping  unexpected loss  of boat control  or sudden boat movement could cause a person to be thrown overboard or into the boat     Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating  it is the law   Alcohol or drug use impairs your  judgment and greatly reduces your ability to react quickly     Prepare other boat operators  Instruct at least one other person on board in the basi
36. age of alcohol in the fuel can also worsen these adverse effects     Some of these adverse effects are caused because the alcohol in the gasoline can absorb moisture from the air   resulting in a separation of the water alcohol from the gasoline in the fuel tank     The fuel system components on your Mercury Marine engine will withstand up to 10  alcohol content in the  gasoline  We do not know what percentage your boat s fuel system will withstand  Contact your boat manufacturer  for specific recommendations on the boat s fuel system components  fuel tanks  fuel lines  and fittings   Be aware  that gasolines containing alcohol may cause increased     e Corrosion of metal parts     Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts     Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines     Starting and operating difficulties    FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD  Fuel leakage from any part of the fuel system can be a fire and explosion    hazard which can cause serious bodily injury or death  Careful periodic inspection of entire fuel system is  mandatory  particularly after storage  All fuel components should be inspected for leakage  softening  hardening   swelling or corrosion  Any sign of leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further engine operation        Because of possible adverse effects of alcohol in gasoline  it is recommended that only alcohol free gasoline be  used where possible  If only fuel containing alcohol is available  or if the presence of alcohol is unknown  increase
37. arine specified pre delivery  inspection process is completed and documented  Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration  of the product by the authorized dealer  Corrosion prevention devices specified in the Operation and Maintenance  Manual must be in use on the boat  and routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual  must be timely performed  including without limitation the replacement of sacrificial anodes  use of specified  lubricants  and touch up of nicks and scratches  in order to maintain warranty coverage  Mercury Marine reserves  the right to make warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance     WHAT MERCURY WILL DO  Mercury s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to  at our option   repairing a corroded part  replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified re manufactured parts   or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product  Mercury reserves the right to improve or modify products  from time to time without assuming an obligation to modify products previously manufactured     HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE  The customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity  to repair  and reasonable access to the product for warranty service  Warranty claims shall be made by delivering  the product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product  If purchaser cannot deliver the  product to such a dealer  written notice must be given to M
38. boat to pull in one direction  This steering torque is a normal result from  your outboard not trimmed with the propeller shaft parallel to the water surface  The trim tab can help to compensate  for this steering torque in many cases and can be adjusted within limits to reduce any unequal steering effort        9989    NOTE  Trim tab adjustment will have little effect reducing steering torque if the outboard is installed with the  anti ventilation plate approximately 50 mm  2 in   or more above the boat bottom     MODELS WITHOUT POWER TRIM    Operate your boat at normal cruising speed trimmed to desired position by installing the tilt pin in the desired tilt  pin hole  Turn your boat left and right and note the direction the boat turns more easily     If adjustment is necessary  loosen trim tab bolt and make small adjustments at a time  If the boat turns more easily  to the left  move the trailing edge of trim tab to the left  If the boat turns more easily to the right move the trailing  edge of trim tab to the right  Retighten bolt and retest     MODELS WITH POWER TRIM  Operate your boat at normal cruising speed  trimmed to desired position  Turn your boat left and right and note the  direction the boat turns more easily     If adjustment is necessary  loosen trim tab bolt and make small adjustments at a time  If the boat turns more easily  to the left  move the trailing edge of trim tab to the left  If the boat turns more easily to the right move the trailing  edge of trim
39. cs of starting and operating  the outboard  and boat handling  in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard     Passenger boarding  Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding  unloading  or are near the back  stern   of the boat  Just shifting the outboard into neutral is not sufficient     Be alert  The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing  The  operator must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front  No passengers  load  or fishing seats should  block the operators view when operating the boat above idle speed     Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier in case the skier falls  As an example  your boat traveling at  40 km h  25 MPH  will overtake a fallen skier 61 m  200 ft   in front of you in 5 seconds     Watch fallen skiers  When using your boat for water skiing or similar activities  always keep a fallen or down skier  on the operator s side of the boat while returning to assist the skier  The operator should always have the down  skier in sight and never back up to the skier or anyone in the water     Report accidents  Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law  enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents  A boating accident must be reported  if 1  there is loss of life or probable loss of life  2  there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first  aid  3  there is damage to
40. d  inspection frequency for leaks and abnormalities is required     IMPORTANT  When operating a Mercury Marine engine on gasoline containing alcohol  storage of gasoline in the  fuel tank for long periods should be avoided  Long periods of storage  common to boats  create unique problems   In cars  alcohol blend fuels normally are consumed before they can absorb enough moisture to cause trouble  but  boats often sit idle long enough for phase separation to take place  In addition  internal corrosion may take place  during storage if alcohol has washed protective oil films from internal components     25    FUEL  amp  OIL  Filling Fuel Tank    Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion  Always stop the engine and do not smoke or  allow open flames or sparks in the area while filling fuel tanks        Fill fuel tanks outdoors away from heat  sparks  and open flames   Remove portable fuel tanks from boat to refill them   Always stop engine before refilling tanks     Do not completely fill the fuel tanks  Leave approximately 10  of the tank volume unfilled  Fuel will expand in  volume as its temperature rises and can leak under pressure if the tank is completely filled     PORTABLE FUEL TANK PLACEMENT IN THE BOAT    Place the fuel tank in the boat so the vent is higher than the fuel level under normal boat operating conditions     Engine Oil Recommendations    We recommend the use of Mercury or Quicksilver NUMA FC W certified 10W 30 4 Stroke Outboard Oil for 
41. d maintenance     IDLE SPEED   E  FAMILY  EE   E hp   EL co zw   FEL  CJ   gkwh  TIMING  IN DEGREES   42     Standard spark plug        Suppressor spark plug        GAP  Lt                                               Valve Clearance  Cold  mm a    ob01071  a  Idle speed f   Family number  b  Engine horsepower g  Maximum emission output for the engine  c  Timing specification family  d  Recommended spark plug and gap h  Piston placement  e  Valve clearance  if applicable  i  Date of manufacture    OWNER RESPONSIBILITY    The owner operator is required to have routine engine maintenance performed to maintain emission levels within  prescribed certification standards     The owner operator is not to modify the engine in any manner that would alter the horsepower or allow emissions  levels to exceed their predetermined factory specifications     52    MAINTENANCE    Inspection And Maintenance Schedule  BEFORE EACH USE    Check engine oil level  See Fuel 8 Oil   Checking and Adding Engine Oil    Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine    Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks    Check outboard for tightness on transom    Check steering system for binding or loose components    Visually check steering link rod fasteners for proper tightness  See Steering Link Rod Fasteners   Check propeller blades for damage     AFTER EACH USE    Flush out the outboard cooling system if operating in salt or polluted water  See Flushing the Cooling  System     Wash off
42. d the rope clockwise around the flywheel   5  Pull the starter rope to start the engine        10006    51    MAINTENANCE  Outboard Care    To keep your outboard in the best operating condition  it is important that your outboard receive the periodic  inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule  We urge you to keep it  maintained properly to ensure the safety of you and your passengers  and retain its dependability     Neglected inspection and maintenance service of your outboard or attempting to perform maintenance or repair  on your outboard if you are not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures could cause personal  injury  death  or product failure        Record maintenance performed in Maintenance Log at the back of this book  Save all maintenance work orders  and receipts     SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR OUTBOARD    We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts and Genuine Lubricants     Using a replacement part that is inferior to the original part could result in personal injury  death  or product  failure        EPA Emissions  EMISSION CERTIFICATION LABEL    An emission certification label  showing emission levels and engine specifications directly related to emissions  is    placed on the engine at time of manufacture   EMISSION CONTROL    P ERCURY INFORMATION    This engine conforms to L__  model year EPA regulations for Marine SI engines   Refer to Owner s Manual for require
43. e eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaaeeeeeeesaageeees 1  FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States  Canada and Europe    2  FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty  Confederation of Independent States  Middle East  and Africa              3  3 Year Limited Warranty Against er e le DEE 5  Warranty Coverage Ana EXCIUSION Sissi nidad did dia eeh 6    Boaters Een ee ed a E eE Ea AE e Maradona LA 8  Before Operating  Your Outboard  EE 8  Boat Tei Eelere EE 8  High Speed And High Performance Boat COperaton  NEEN ENEE 9  Outboard Remote  Control Models EEN 9  Remote Steering NOUCE sirere an a a a a AS 9  LEAD ANG Stop A Huse esareek va risen Bate ie Cana ee anne Soe ase nema oN hoes Scent 10  Protecting People In Ke E ET 11  Passenger Safety Message   Pontoon Boats And Deck BoatS       oooocccccccoonccccccnnnnccccncnonnnnccnncnnnnnnnnncnnnnncrcnnnnnnnnos 12  Wave And Wake JUMPING EE 12  Impact With Underwater E lte EE 13  Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled DU o dd 14  SE RE EM SONS a e o o o al 14  Selecting Accessories For Your RE ee EE 15  Sate Boating SUGGS SHON SA A A ssa EEEE E 16  Recording Sa Re Wine 16  25 30 4 Stroke Specifications   International  17  Component identico E dd Roa 18  INSTALLATION  Installing OU arrasar aaa 21  Propeller Selecione A AA AS 21  TRANSPORTING  Malena  BoA Outboard cnt c  a A A 23  Transporting Your Outboard When Removed From Boat reenn 23  Transporting  Portable GE RE ln 24  FUEL 8 OIL  FUE RECOMMEND e Een 25  Filling Edel Taka O Mu IL OLi Nears A E AE 
44. e holes for obstruction  If no obstruction is found  this may indicate a blockage in the cooling system or  a water pump problem  Have the outboard checked by your dealer  Operating the engine while overheated will  cause engine damage     If a steady flow of water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole and the engine continues to overheat   consult your dealer  Operating an overheated engine will cause engine damage     NOTE  Should overheating occur and you are stranded  stop the engine and allow it to cool down  This will usually  allow some additional low speed  idle  running time before the engine starts to overheat again     LOW OIL PRESSURE    The warning system will be activated if the oil pressure drops too low  First  stop the engine and check the oil level   Add oil if necessary  If the oil is at the recommended level and the warning horn continues to sound  consult your  dealer  Engine speed will be limited to 2800 RPM  however you should not continue to run engine     ENGINE OVER SPEED LIMITER    Some causes of engine over speed are as follows       Propeller ventilation      A propeller which has an incorrect pitch or diameter       Propeller hub slippage      Outboard mounted too high on the transom      Tilting the outboard out beyond a vertical position      Cavitation of the propeller due to rough water or obstruction in the boat hull     When the engine over speed limiter is activated  the engine timing will be momentarily retarded to decrease the  
45. e protected against by the use of a corrosion protection  system  such as the Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver MerCathode system and or Galvanic Isolator  Corrosion  damage caused by improper application of copper base anti fouling paints is also not covered by this limited  warranty  If anti fouling protection is required  Tri Butyl Tin Adipate  TBTA  base anti fouling paints are  recommended on Outboard and MerCruiser boating applications  In areas where TBTA base paints are prohibited  by law  copper base paints can be used on the hull and transom  Do not apply paint to the outboard or MerCruiser  product  In addition  care must be taken to avoid an electrical interconnection between the warranted product and  the paint  For MerCruiser product  an unpainted gap of at least 38 mm  1 5 in   should be left around the transom  assembly  Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for additional details     For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this warranty  and those that are not   see the Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual  incorporated by reference into this  warranty     DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS     THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED  TO THE EXTENT THAT  THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED  THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN  DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  INCIDENTAL AND    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAG
46. eds  sitting on elevated fishing boat decks  operating  at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters  releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle  that is pulling in one direction  drinking alcohol or consuming drugs  or daring high speed boat maneuvers     10    GENERAL INFORMATION    While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately  a boat will continue to coast for some  distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down  However  the boat will not complete a  full circle  While the boat is coasting  it can cause injury to anyone in the boat s path as seriously as the boat would  when under power     We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting and operating procedures should  they be required to operate the engine in an emergency  e g  if the operator is accidentally ejected      Should the operator fall out of the boat  the possibility of serious injury or death from being run over by the boat  can be greatly reduced by stopping the engine immediately  Always properly connect both ends of the stop  switch lanyard to the stop switch and the operator     Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop switch  activation  The boat operator should never leave the operator s station without first disconnecting the stop switch  lanyard from the operator        Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during norma
47. el  c  Tiller handle trim switch f  Trim range of travel    POWER TRIM OPERATION    With most boats  operating around the middle of the trim range will give satisfactory results  However  to take full  advantage of the trimming capability there may be times when you choose to trim your outboard all the way in or  out  Along with an improvement in some performance aspects comes a greater responsibility for the operator  and  this is being aware of some potential control hazards     The most significant control hazard is a pull or torque that can be felt on the steering wheel or tiller handle  This  steering torque results from the outboard being trimmed so that the propeller shaft is not parallel to the water  surface     40    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    Avoid possible serious injury or death  When the outboard is trimmed in or out beyond a neutral steering    condition  a pull on the steering wheel or tiller handle in either direction may result  Failure to keep a continuous  firm grip on the steering wheel or tiller handle when this condition exists can result in loss of boat control as the  outboard can turn freely  The boat can now spin out or go into a very tight maximum turn which  if unexpected   can result in occupants being thrown within the boat or out of the boat        Consider the following lists carefully   1  Trimming In or Down Can   e Lower the bow   e Result in quicker planing off  especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy boat   e Generally improve the r
48. engine speed  Excessive over speed  above 6300 RPM  will result in cutout of the cylinders to prevent operation  above this limit     Tiller Handle Models with Manual Gas Assist Tilt    Models equipped with a gas assisted tilt system allows the operator to lock the outboard at any tilt position from  full down to full up     This tilt system is designed to be adjusted when the outboard is idling in neutral or with the engine turned off   Before operating  the outboard must be locked in its tilt position by moving the lock lever to the lock position     Before operating  the outboard must be locked in its lock run position  Failure to lock the outboard in its lock run  position could result in the outboard tilting up out of the water during deceleration or while operating in reverse   resulting in possible loss of boat control  Loss of boat control can result in serious injury  death  or boat damage        BASIC TILTING OPERATION    Move lock lever to the free position  Tilt outboard to desired position and lock in place by moving the tilt lock lever  back to the lock position     34    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS       10257  a  Free position b  Lock position    SHALLOW WATER OPERATION    When operating your boat in shallow water  the outboard can be adjusted and locked at a higher tilt angle  Operate  your outboard at slow speed while tilted up for shallow water operation  Keep the cooling water intake holes  submerged in the water and continue to check for water discharge from 
49. erating angle of your outboard   Adjusting the outboard close to the boat transom can       Lower the bow      Result in quicker planing off  especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy boat       Generally improve the ride in choppy water      Increase steering torque or pull to the right  with the normal right hand rotation propeller         In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin to plow with their bow in the water  while on plane  This can result in an unexpected turn in either direction  called bow steering or over steering   if any turn is attempted or if a significant wave is encountered     Adjusting the outboard away from the boat transom can     Lift the bow out of the water      Generally increase top speed       Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom       Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height  with the normal right hand rotation  propeller       In excess can cause boat proposing  bouncing  or propeller ventilation     Tiller Handle Models with Manual Tilt  BASIC TILTING OPERATION    The tilt feature allows the operator to tilt the outboard to a higher tilt angle for operation in shallow water  or tilt the  outboard to the full up position     When running the outboard  keep the tilt lever in the release position  This allows the outboard to return to the  running position if the outboard should ever hit an underwater obstacle and be lifted up     37    FEATURES  amp  CO
50. ercury  We will then arrange for the inspection and any  covered repair  Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and or travel time  If the  service provided is not covered by this warranty  purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material  and any  other expenses associated with that service  Purchaser shall not  unless requested by Mercury  ship the product  or parts of the product directly to Mercury  Proof of registered ownership must be presented to the dealer at the  time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage     WHAT IS NOT COVERED  This limited warranty does not cover electrical system corrosion  corrosion resulting  from damage  corrosion which causes purely cosmetic damage  abuse or improper service  corrosion to  accessories  instruments  steering systems  corrosion to factory installed jet drive unit  damage due to marine  growth  product sold with less than a one year limited Product warranty  replacement parts  parts purchased by  customer   products used in a commercial application  Commercial use is defined as any work or employment  related use of the product  or any use of the product which generates income  for any part of the warranty period   even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes     WARRANTY INFORMATION    Corrosion damage caused by stray electrical currents  on shore power connections  nearby boats  submerged  metal  is not covered by this corrosion warranty and should b
51. ers    Check cowl seals to make sure seals are intact and not damaged    Check internal cowl sound reduction foam  if equipped  to make sure foam is intact and not damaged   Check that the intake silencer  if equipped  is in place    Check that idle relief muffler  if equipped  is in place    Check for loose hose clamps and rubber boots  if equipped  on the air intake assembly     These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer     53    MAINTENANCE  EVERY 300 HOURS OF USE OR THREE YEARS    Replace water pump impeller  more often if overheating occurs or reduced water pressure is noted     i    BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE      Refer to Storage procedure  See Storage section     Flushing The Cooling System    Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt  polluted  or muddy water   This will help prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the internal water passages     Use a Mercury Precision or Quicksilver accessory  or equivalent  flushing attachment     IMPORTANT  The engine must be run during flushing in order to open the thermostat and circulate water through  the water passages        To avoid possible injury when flushing  remove the propeller  Refer to Propeller Replacement     1  Remove propeller  Refer to Propeller Replacement  Install the flushing attachment so the rubber cups fit  tightly over the cooling water intake        ob00569    2  Attach a water hose to the flushing attachment  Turn on the water and adjust 
52. es coverage for one  1  year from the date the product  is first sold to a recreational use retail purchaser  or the date on which the product is first put into service  whichever  occurs first  Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage of one  1  years from the date of first  retail sale  or one  1  year from the date on which the product was first put into service  whichever occurs first   Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related use of the product  or any use of the product which  generates income  for any part of the warranty period  even if the product is only occasionally used for such  purposes  The repair or replacement of parts  or the performance of service under this warranty  does not extend  the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date  Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred from  one recreational use customer to a subsequent recreational use customer upon proper re registration of the  product  Unexpired warranty coverage cannot be transferred either to or from a commercial use customer     WARRANTY INFORMATION    CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE  Warranty coverage is  available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the  product in the country in which the sale occurred  and then only after the Mercury Marine specified pre   delivery  inspection process is completed and documented  Warranty coverage becomes avai
53. essive wear at the roots of the cogs    Rubber portion swollen by oil    Belt surfaces roughened     o ong    Signs of wear on edges or outer surfaces of belt        Lubrication Points    1  Lubricate the following with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Anti Corrosion Grease or 2 4 C    with Teflon   Anti Corrosion Grease Propeller shaft       2 4 C with Teflon Propeller shaft    e Propeller Shaft   Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the propeller  Coat the  entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the shaft     62    MAINTENANCE       10189    2  Lubricate the following with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants 2 4 C with Teflon or Special  Lubricant 101     Swivel bracket  tilt tube   transom clamp screws  92 80286501  steering cable grease  fitting    Special Lubricant 101    Swivel bracket  tilt tube   transom clamp screws  92 80285901  steering cable grease  fitting    2 4 C with Teflon       Swivel Bracket   Lubricate through fitting        Tilt Tube   Lubricate through fittings     63    MAINTENANCE       15915    e Lubricate threads on transom clamp screws  if equipped         e Steering Cable Grease Fitting  If equipped    Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable  end into the outboard tilt tube  Lubricate through fitting        10161  a  Fitting b  Steering cable end    The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube
54. essories are covered under warranty if they otherwise meet the terms of the limited  warranty for that product     GENERAL INFORMATION    Boater s Responsibilities    The operator  driver  is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and  general public  It is strongly recommended that each operator  driver  read and understand this entire manual  before operating the outboard     Be sure at least one additional person on board is instructed in the basics of starting and operating the outboard  and boat handling in case the driver is unable to operate the boat     Before Operating Your Outboard    Read this manual carefully  Learn how to operate your outboard properly  If you have any questions  contact your  dealer     Safety and operating information that is practiced  along with using good common sense  can help prevent personal  injury and product damage     This manual as well as safety labels posted on the outboard use the following safety alerts to draw your attention  to special safety instructions that should be followed     A DANGER    DANGER   indicates an imminently hazardous situation that  if not avoided  will result in death or serious injury     WARNING   indicates a potentially hazardous situation that  if not avoided  could result in death or serious injury     CAUTION   indicates a potentially hazardous situation that  if not avoided  may result in minor or moderate injury  or property damage  It may also be used
55. fy products  from time to time without assuming an obligation to modify products previously manufactured     HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE  The customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity  to repair  and reasonable access to the product for warranty service  Warranty claims shall be made by delivering  the product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product  If purchaser cannot deliver the  product to such a dealer  written notice must be given to Mercury  We will then arrange for the inspection and any  covered repair  Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and or travel time  If the  service provided is not covered by this warranty  purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material  and any  other expenses associated with that service  Purchaser shall not  unless requested by Mercury  ship the product  or parts of the product directly to Mercury  Proof of registered ownership must be presented to the dealer at the  time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage     WARRANTY INFORMATION    WHAT IS NOT COVERED  This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items  tune ups  adjustments   normal wear and tear  damage caused by abuse  abnormal use  use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not allow  the engine to run in its recommended wide open throttle RPM range  see the Operation and Maintenance Manual    operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the reco
56. general   all temperature use  If NMMA certified synthetic blend 25W 40 4 Stroke outboard oil is preferred  use Mercury or  Quicksilver synthetic blend 4 Stroke Outboard Oil  If the recommended Mercury or Quicksilver NUMA FC W  certified outboard oils are not available  a major FC W certified 4 stroke outboard oil may be used     IMPORTANT  The use of detergent oils  multi viscosity oils  other than Mercury or Quicksilver NUMA FC W  certified oil or a major brand NUMA FC W certified oil   synthetic oils  low quality or oils that contain solid additives  are not recommended     26    FUEL  amp  OIL       0b00327  Recommended SAE Viscosity for Engine Oil    a  NMMA FC W certified 25W 40 4 stroke b  NMMA FC W certified 10W 30 4 stroke  outboard oil may be used at temperatures outboard oil is recommended for use in all  above 4   C  40   F  temperatures     Checking And Adding Engine Oil    IMPORTANT  Do not overfill  Be sure that the outboard is upright  not tilted  when checking oil   1    Turn the engine off  Have the outboard in a level operating position  Remove the top cowl   2  Pull out the dipstick  Wipe it with a clean rag or towel and push it back in all the way     3  Pull the dipstick back out again and observe the oil level  Oil must be between full mark and add mark  If  the oil level is low  remove the oil fill cap and fill to  but not over  the upper oil level     IMPORTANT  Inspect oil for signs of contamination  Oil contaminated with water will have a milky colo
57. h time the propeller is removed     6  Coat the propeller shaft with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Anti Corrosion Grease or 2 4 C  with Teflon     Tube Ref No  Where Used  E 94  7 Anti Corrosion Grease Propeller shaft       2 95 Un  2 4 C with Teflon Propeller shaft    59    MAINTENANCE    7  Install front thrust hub  propeller  rear thrust hub washer and propeller nut onto the shaft     Wi fo    a  Propeller nut c  Propeller  b  Rear thrust washer d  Forward thrust hub    8  Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and torque propeller nut to specification     NOTE  If the propeller nut does not align with the propeller shaft hole after tightening to the specified torque  then   tighten the nut further to align it with the hole    9  Align the propeller nut with the propeller shaft hole  Insert a new cotter pin in the hole and bend the cotter  pin ends              ob01030 0b01027    N       10  Install the spark plug leads     Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement    Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explosion caused by damaged spark plug boots  Damaged spark plug  boots can emit sparks  Sparks can ignite fuel vapors under the engine cowl  To avoid damaging spark plug  boots  do not use any sharp object or metal tool such as pliers  screwdriver  etc  to remove spark plug boots        1  Remove the spark plug leads  Twist the rubber boots slightly and pull off     60    MAINTENANCE    VI     2  Remove the spark plugs to inspect  Replace spa
58. he release position  and slightly  lift up the outboard  and than gently lower it down        SETTING THE OPERATION ANGLE OF YOUR OUTBOARD    The vertical operating angle of your outboard is adjusted by changing the position of the tilt pin in the six adjustment  holes provided  Proper adjustment allows the boat to run stable  achieve optimum performance  and minimize  steering effort    NOTE  Refer to the following lists when adjusting the operating angle of your outboard     The tilt pin should be adjusted so the outboard is positioned to run perpendicular to the water when the boat is  running at full speed  This allows the boat to be driven parallel to the water     Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly        15927    a  Too much angle  stern down   bow up  c  Angle adjusted properly  bow slightly up   b  Not enough angle  stern up   bow down     Consider the following lists carefully when adjusting the operating angle of your outboard     39    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    Adjusting the outboard close to the boat transom can       Lower the bow      Result in quicker planing off  especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy boat       Generally improve the ride in choppy water       Increase steering torque or pull to the right  with the normal right hand rotation propeller        In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin to plow with their bow in the water  while on plane  This can result in an unexpected
59. ide in choppy water   e Increase steering torque or pull to the right  with the normal right hand rotation propeller      e In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin to plow with their bow in the  water while on plane  This can result in an unexpected turn in either direction  called bow steering or  over steering  if any turn is attempted  or if a significant wave is encountered     Avoid possible serious injury or death  Adjust outboard to an intermediate trim position as soon as boat is on  plane to avoid possible ejection due to boat spin out  Do not attempt to turn boat when on plane if outboard  is trimmed extremely in or down and there is a pull on the steering wheel or tiller handle        e In rare circumstances  the owner may decide to limit the trim in  This can be accomplished by  repositioning the tilt stop pin into whatever adjustment hole in the transom bracket is desired     2      Trimming Out or Up can   e Lift the bow higher out of the water   e Generally increase top speed   e Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom     e Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height  with the normal right hand  rotation propeller      e In excess can cause boat porpoising  bouncing  or propeller ventilation   e Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake holes are above the water line     TILTING OPERATION    To tilt outboard  shut off the engine and press the trim tilt switch or aux
60. iliary tilt switch to the up position  The  outboard will tilt up until the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position     1    Engage the tilt support lever by rotating lever down   2  Lower outboard to rest on the tilt support lever     3  Disengage the tilt support lever  by slightly tilting up the outboard and releasing the tilt support bracket   Lower the outboard     41    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS  IAS       9703  MANUAL TILTING    If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim tilt switch  the outboard can be manually tilted     NOTE  The manual tilt release valve must be tightened before operating the outboard to prevent the outboard from  tilting up during reverse operation     1  Turn out the manual tilt release valve 3 turns counterclockwise  This allows manual tilting of the outboard     Tilt the outboard to the desired position and tighten the manual tilt release valve        9976    AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH    The auxiliary tilt switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the power trim system        SHALLOW WATER OPERATION    When operating your boat in shallow water  you can tilt the outboard beyond the maximum trim range to prevent  hitting bottom     1    Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM     2      Tilt outboard up  Make sure all the water intake holes stay submerged at all times     42    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    3  Operate the engine at slow speed only     Trim Tab Adjustment    Propeller steering torque will cause your 
61. justing spark plugs  ignition  components  carburetor settings  filters  belts  controls  and checking lubrication made in connection with  normal services     2  Factory installed jet drive units   Specific parts excluded from the warranty are  The jet drive impeller and  jet drive liner damaged by impact or wear  and water damaged drive shaft bearings as a result of improper  maintenance     3    Damage caused by neglect  lack of maintenance  accident  abnormal operation or improper installation or  service     4  Haul out  launch  towing charges  removal and or replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat  design for necessary access to the product  all related transportation charges and or travel time  etc   Reasonable access must be provided to the product for warranty service  Customer must deliver product  to an authorized dealer     10   11     12   13   14     15     16     WARRANTY INFORMATION    Additional service work requested by customer other than that necessary to satisfy the warranty obligation     Labor performed by other than an authorized dealer may be covered only under following circumstances   When performed on emergency basis  providing there are no authorized dealers in the area who can  perform the work required or have no facilities to haul out  etc   and prior factory approval has been given  to have the work performed at this facility      All incidental and or consequential damages  storage charges  telephone or rental charges of an
62. l operation is also a possibility  This could cause  any  or all  of the following potentially hazardous situations        Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion   a particular concern for  passengers in the front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase  or propeller       Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas  strong current or high winds   e Loss of control when docking     Protecting People In The Water  WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING    It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his   her direction  even at slow speed     ob00311       Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people  in the water     Whenever a boat is moving  coasting  and the outboard gear shift is in neutral position  there is sufficient force by  the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate  This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury     WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY    Stop your engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat  Serious injury to the person in  the water is likely if contacted by a rotating propeller  a moving boat  a moving gearcase  or any solid device  rigidly attached to a moving boat or gearcase        11    GENERAL INFORMATION    Shift outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the
63. lable upon proper registration  of the product by the authorized dealer  Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual  must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty coverage  Mercury Marine reserves the right to make  warranty coverage contingent on proof of proper maintenance     WHAT MERCURY WILL DO  Mercury   s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to  at our option   repairing a defective part  replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified re manufactured parts   or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product  Mercury reserves the right to improve or modify products  from time to time without assuming an obligation to modify products previously manufactured     HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE  The customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity  to repair  and reasonable access to the product for warranty service  Warranty claims shall be made by delivering  the product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product  If purchaser cannot deliver the  product to such a dealer  written notice must be given to Mercury  We will then arrange for the inspection and any  covered repair  Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and or travel time  If the  service provided is not covered by this warranty  purchaser shall pay for all related laborand material  and any  other expenses associated with that service  Purchaser shall not  un
64. le grip  tiller handle   to increase speed     49    OPERATION  Stopping The Engine    1  Remote Control Models   Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral position  Turn ignition key to   OFF  position     OFF    ob00360    2   Tiller Handle Models   Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral position  Push in the engine stop  button or turn ignition key to  OFF  position        K ob00361  Emergency Starting    If the starter system fails  use the spare starter rope  provided  and follow procedure   1  Remove flywheel cover or manual starter assembly        10004    2  Shift outboard to neutral   N   position     50    OPERATION       0b00351    When using emergency starter rope to start engine  the start in gear protection device is inoperative  Make  sure to set the outboard gear shift into neutral to prevent outboard from starting in gear  Sudden unexpected  acceleration could result in serious injury or death        3  Electric Start Models   Turn the ignition key to  ON  position   OFF    0b00364    To prevent getting an electrical shock  do not touch any ignition component  wiring  or spark plug wire when  starting or running the engine     The exposed moving flywheel can cause serious injury  Keep your hands  hair  clothing  tools  and other  objects away from engine when starting or running the engine  Do not attempt to reinstall the flywheel cover  or top cowl when engine is running        4  Place the starter rope knot into the flywheel notch and win
65. less requested by Mercury  ship the product  or parts of the product directly to Mercury  Proof of registered ownership must be presented to the dealer at the  time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage     WHAT IS NOT COVERED  This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items  tune ups  adjustments   normal wear and tear  damage caused by abuse  abnormal use  use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not allow  the engine to run in its recommended wide open throttle RPM range  see the Operation and Maintenance Manual    operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation duty cycle section of the  Operation and Maintenance Manual  neglect  accident  submersion  improper installation  proper installation  specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation instructions for the product   improper service  use of  an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us  jet pump impellers and liners  operation with fuels  oils or  lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product  see the Operation and Maintenance Manual   alteration  or removal of parts  or water entering the engine through the fuel intake  air intake or exhaust system  or damage  to the product from insufficient cooling water caused by blockage of the cooling system by foreign body  running  the engine out of water  mounting the engine too high on the transom  or running the boat with the engine trimmed  out too far     Use of the
66. line or primer bulb must be replaced     FUEL FILTER  LOW PRESSURE     Check the fuel filter for water accumulation or sediment  If water is in the fuel  remove the sight bowl and drain the  water  If the filter appears to be contaminated  remove and replace     REMOVAL    1  Read Fuel System servicing information and Warning preceeding     2  Pull out the filter assembly from mount  Hold on to the cover to prevent it from turning and remove the the  sight bowl  Empty contents into an approved container     3  Pull out the filter element and replace it if necessary        a  Cover c  O ring seal  b  Filter element d  Sight bowl  INSTALLATION    1  Push the filter element into the cover     2  Place the O ring seal into its proper position on the sight bowl and screw the sight bowl hand tight into the  cover     3  Push filter assembly back into mount     IMPORTANT  Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter by squeezing the primer bulb until firm  forcing fuel  into the filter     56    MAINTENANCE    Steering Link Rod Fasteners    IMPORTANT  The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using the  steering link rod fastening hardware supplied with engine  Never replace the locknuts  11 16147  3  with common  nuts  non locking  as they will work loose and vibrate off  freeing the link rod to disengage     Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full  sudden  sharp turn  This potentially  violent actio
67. mers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary  boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide     WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY       0600317    a  Running the engine when the boat is b  Mooring close to another boat that has its  moored in a confined space  engine running     WHILE BOAT IS MOVING       0b00318    a  Running the boat with the trim angle of the b  Running the boat with no forward hatches  bow too high  open     Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard    Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically designed and tested for your  outboard  These accessories are available from Mercury Marine dealers     15    GENERAL INFORMATION    Check with your dealer before installation of accessories  The misuse of acceptable accessories or the use of  unacceptable accessories can result in serious injury  death  or product failure        Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not designed to be safely used with your  outboard or outboard operating system  Acquire and read the installation  operation  and maintenance manuals  for all your selected accessories     Safe Boating Suggestions    In order to safely enjoy the waterways  familiarize yourself with local and other governmental boating regulations  and restrictions  and consider the following suggestions     Use flotation devices  Have an approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person 
68. mmended operation duty cycle section of the  Operation and Maintenance Manual  neglect  accident  submersion  improper installation  proper installation  specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation instructions for the product   improper service  use of  an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us  jet pump impellers and liners  operation with fuels  oils or  lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product  see the Operation and Maintenance Manual   alteration  or removal of parts  or water entering the engine through the fuel intake  air intake or exhaust system  or damage  to the product from insufficient cooling water caused by blockage of the cooling system by a foreign body  running  the engine out of water  mounting the engine too high on the transom  or running the boat with the engine trimmed  out too far   Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity  or operating with a racing type lower unit   at any point  even by a prior owner of the product  voids the warranty     Expenses related to haul out  launch  towing  storage  telephone  rental  inconvenience  slip fees  insurance  coverage  loan payments  loss of time  loss of income  or any other type of incidental or consequential damages  are not covered by this warranty  Also  expenses associated with the removal and or replacement of boat partitions  or material caused by boat design for access to the product are not covered by this warranty     No individual or
69. n can cause occupants to be thrown overboard exposing them to serious injury or death        Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with flat washer and nylon insert locknut  Tighten locknut until it seats   then back nut off 1 4 turn     Assemble steering link rod to engine with bolt  locknut  spacer  and flat washers  Torque locknut to specifications        9691  a  Bolt 10 898101018  d  Nylon insert locknut  11 16147  3   b  Flat washer  12 95392 10  e  Install steering link rod into side hole  c  Spacer  23 853826001  f  Nylon insert locknut  11 16147  3   tighten    until seats then back off 1 4 turn     Sage We   on   e    Nylon insert locknut  f  Tighten until seats  then back off   turn       Corrosion Control Anode    Your outboard has corrosion control anodes at different locations  An anode helps protect the outboard against  galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly corroded instead of the outboard metals     Each anode requires periodic inspection  especially in salt water which will accelerate the erosion  To maintain  this corrosion protection  always replace the anode before it is completely eroded  Never paint or apply a protective  coating on the anode as this will reduce effectiveness of the anode     One anode installed in the engine block  Remove anode at location shown  Install anode to cover with bolt  Tighten  bolt to specified torque  Reinstall cover with new gasket  Tighten bolts to specified torque    57    MAINTENANCE       a  
70. nspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine starting capability   IMPORTANT  Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery     1     2   3   4    Turn off the engine before servicing the battery   Add water as necessary to keep the battery full   Make sure the battery is secure against movement     Battery cable terminals should be clean  tight  and correctly installed  Positive to positive and negative to  negative     55    MAINTENANCE    5  Make sure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent accidental shorting of battery  terminals     Fuel System    Avoid serious injury or death from gasoline fire or explosion  Carefully follow all fuel system service instructions   Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the area while servicing any part  of the fuel system        Before servicing any part of the fuel system  stop engine and disconnect the battery  Drain the fuel system  completely  Use an approved container to collect and store fuel  Wipe up any spillage immediately  Material used  to contain spillage must be disposed of in an approved receptacle  Any fuel system service must be performed in  a well ventilated area  Inspect any completed service work for sign of fuel leakage     FUEL LINE INSPECTION    Visually inspect the fuel line and primer bulb for cracks  swelling  leaks  hardness  or other signs of deterioration  or damage  If any of these conditions are found  the fuel 
71. ntaining underwater obstacles if the outboard is not attached to the transom correctly        If an obstacle is struck at planing speed and the outboard is not securely fastened to the transom  it is possible the  outboard could lift off the transom and land in the boat     Exhaust Emissions  BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING    Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion engines  This includes the outboards   sterndrives and inboard engines that propel boats  as well as the generators that power various boat accessories   Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that is odorless  colorless and tasteless     Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning which should not be confused with seasickness or intoxication   include headache  dizziness  drowsiness  and nausea     Avoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventilation  Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in  sufficient concentration can lead to unconsciousness  brain damage  or death        14    GENERAL INFORMATION  GOOD VENTILATION    Ventilate passenger area  open side curtains  or forward hatches to remove fumes        0b00316        Example of desired air flow through the boat     POOR VENTILATION    Under certain running and or wind conditions  permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with  insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide  Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat     Although the occurrence is rare  on a very calm day  swim
72. nutes  at a time     Starting The Engine   Remote Control Models    Before starting  read the Pre Starting Check List  Special Operating Instructions  and Engine Break in Procedure  in the Operation Section        45    OPERATION    NOTE  If the outboard has run out of fuel  or has been in storage for an extended period of time  additional attempts  to start the engine will be required to purge the fuel system of air   1  Open fuel tank vent screw  in filler cap  on manual venting type fuel tanks     2  Squeeze the fuel line primer bulb several times until it feels firm        0b00349    IMPORTANT  To prevent engine flooding  do not squeeze the primer bulb after engine has warmed up   3   Setthe lanyard stop switch to  RUN  position  Refer to General Information   Lanyard Stop Switch        ob00350    4  Shift outboard to neutral   N   position        0600351    5  Move the neutral fast idle speed feature to the fully closed position     NOTE  Starting Flooded Engine   Advance the neutral fast idle speed feature to the maximum fast   dle speed  position and continue to crank the engine for starting  Immediately reduce engine speed after engine starts     6  Turn ignition key to the  START  position  If engine fails to start in ten seconds  return key to  ON  position     wait 30 seconds and try again   OFF    O      gt      SIN    7  After engine starts  check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole     LH LS    0b00354    46    OPERATION    
73. r cap    24    FUEL  amp  OIL    Fuel Recommendations    IMPORTANT  Use of improper gasoline can damage your engine  Engine damage resulting from the use of  improper gasoline is considered misuse of the engine  and damage caused thereby will not be covered under the  limited warranty     FUEL RATINGS    Mercury Marine engines will operate satisfactorily when using a major brand of unleaded gasoline meeting the  following specifications     USA and Canada   having a posted pump Octane Rating of 87  R M  2 minimum  Premium gasoline  92  R M    2 Octane  is also acceptable  Do NOT use leaded gasoline     Outside USA and Canada   having a posted pump Octane Rating of 90 RON minimum  Premium gasoline  98  RON  is also acceptable  If unleaded gasoline is not available  use a major brand of leaded gasoline     USING REFORMULATED  OXYGENATED  GASOLINES  USA ONLY     This type of gasoline is required in certain areas of the USA  The 2 types of oxygenates used in these fuels are  Alcohol  Ethanol  or Ether  MTBE or ETBE   If Ethanol is the oxygenate that is used in the gasoline in your area   refer to Gasolines Containing Alcohol     These Reformulated Gasolines are acceptable for use in your Mercury Marine engine     GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL    If the gasoline in your area contains either methanol  methyl alcohol  or ethanol  ethyl alcohol   you should be  aware of certain adverse effects that can occur  These adverse effects are more severe with methanol  Increasing  the percent
74. r recommendations  Additional clearance may be required for railroad  crossings  driveways and trailer bouncing        10218    IMPORTANT  Do not rely on the power trim tilt system or tilt support lever to maintain proper ground clearance for  trailering  The outboard tilt support lever is not intended to support the outboard for trailering     Shift the outboard to reverse gear  This prevents the propeller from spinning freely     Transporting Your Outboard When Removed From Boat       1    To prevent problems which can be caused by oil entering the cylinders from the sump  transport and store  the outboard only in one of the two positions shown     15930  a  Upright b  Tiller handle side down       23    TRANSPORTING  Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks       Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion  Follow portable fuel tank transporting instructions   Transport the fuel tank in a well ventilated area away from open flame or sparks     MANUAL VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK    1  Close fuel tank air vent when transporting tank  This will prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank        0b00325    AUTO VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK    1  Disconnect the remote fuel line from tank  This will close the air vent and prevent escape of fuel or vapors  from tank     2  Install tether cap over the fuel line connector stem  This will protect the connector stem from being accidently    pushed in  thus  allowing fuel or vapor to escape        0b00326    a  Connector stem b  Tethe
75. r to it  oil    contaminated with fuel will have a strong fuel smell  If contaminated oil is noticed  have the engine checked by  your dealer     4  Push the dipstick back in all the way  Reinstall the oil fill cap hand tight     27    FUEL  amp  OIL       a  Full mark c   Dipstick  b  Add mark d  Ou fill cap    28    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    Remote Control Features    Your boat may be equipped with one ofthe Mercury Precision or Quicksilver remote controls shown  If not  consult  your dealer for a description of the functions and operations of the remote control        0b00329   a  Control handle   forward  neutral  reverse  f  Throttle friction adjustment   Console controls  b  Neutral release lever require cover removal for adjustment   c   Trim tilt switch  if equipped     Refer to g  Ignition key switch    OFF    ON   START     Features  amp  Controls   Power Trim and Tilt  h  Fast idle lever   Refer to Operation   Starting  d  Lanyard stop switch   Refer to General the Engine    Information   Lanyard Stop Switch  i  Throttle only button   Refer to Operation    e  Lanyard   Refer to General Information   Starting the Engine     Lanyard Stop Switch     Tiller Handle Model Features    e Throttle Only Button   Pressing in the button while the outboard is in neutral allows the boat operator to  increase engine RPM for warm up  without shifting the engine into gear        15894      Steering Friction Adjustment   Adjust this lever to achieve the desired steering friction  d
76. rag  on the tiller  handle  Move lever to the left to tighten friction or move to the right to loosen friction     Avoid possible serious injury or death from loss of boat control  Maintain sufficient steering friction to prevent  the outboard from steering into a full turn if the tiller handle or steering wheel is released        29        a  So  b  9988    a  Tighten friction b  Loosen friction    Warning Light   The warning light will turn on or flash to alert the operator to the warning system situations   Refer to Warning System        Tiller Handle   Handle can be tilted 180   for convenient handling during transportation and storage     30    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS    o0b01153       e Tiller Lock Release Lever   Push lever to move tiller handle from one position to another        3274      Tiller Handle Lock Cap   Remove the lock cap on top of tiller handle to lock in up position  Push tiller lock  release lever to release the handle from the locked up position        a  Lock cap b  Locking mechanism    31    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS      Engine Stop Switch       0b01155    e Throttle Grip Friction Knob   Turn friction knob to set and maintain the throttle at desired speed  Turn the  knob clockwise to tighten the friction or turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the friction     0b01156       a  Loosen friction  counterclockwise  b  Tighten friction  clockwise     e Lanyard Stop Switch   Refer to General Information   Lanyard Stop Switch       ob00350    Warning Sys
77. rk plug if electrode is worn or the insulator is rough  cracked     broken  blistered or fouled     0b00423       3  Set the spark plug gap to specifications         T     C ob00680    Spark Plug Gap       Spark plug 0 80 0 90 mm  0 031 0 035 in      4  Before installing spark plugs  clean off any dirt on the spark plug seats  Install plugs finger tight  and then  tighten to the specified value        Fuse Replacement   Electric Start Models    IMPORTANT  Always carry spare SFE 20 AMP fuses    The electric starting circuit is protected from overload by an SFE 20 AMP fuse  If the fuse is blown  the electric   starter motor will not operate  Try to locate and correct the cause of the overload  If the cause is not found  the   fuse may blow again    1    Open the fuse holder and look at the silver colored band inside the fuse  If band is broken  replace the fuse   Replace fuse with a new fuse with the same rating     61    MAINTENANCE       E  pr DE Emission Control 3  MARINE Information  a ac aan geng OT rem Aar  Pos engine  contact Emissora    nan d D   Fer more nomaron aros dk   Testing  Mercury Marine  PO Bos R   ne  Mem 1909  Fong du Lac  Wi  lt 4 1591 7    Thus marine Si engine is exempt fom me prota  OCR 91 1903 IS EES       a  Good fuse b   Blown fuse    Timing Belt Inspection    1  Inspect the timing belt and have it replaced by an authorized dealer if any of the following conditions are  found     a  Cracks in the back of the belt or in the base of the belt teeth   Exc
78. such  purposes  The repair or replacement of parts  or the performance of service under this warranty  does not extend  the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date  Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred from  one recreational use customer to a subsequent recreational use customer upon proper re   registration of the  product  Unexpired warrant coverage cannot be transferred either to or from a commercial use customer     CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE  Warranty coverage is  available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the  product in the country in which the sale occurred  and then only after the Mercury Marine specified pre   delivery  inspection process is completed and documented  Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration  of the product by the authorized dealer  Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual  must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty coverage  Mercury Marine reserves the right to make future  warranty coverage contingent on proof of proper maintenance     WHAT MERCURY WILL DO  Mercury   s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to  at our option   repairing a defective part  replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts   or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product  Mercury reserves the right to improve or modi
79. t time of warranty claim  by calling Mercury Marine  or sending a letter or fax with your name  old address  new address  and engine serial number to Mercury  Marine s warranty registration department  Your dealer can also process this change of information   Mercury Marine  Attn  Warranty Registration Department  W6250 Pioneer Road  P O  Box 1939  Fond du Lac  WI 54936 1939  920 929 5054  Fax 920 929 5893    NOTE  Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine and any dealer on marine products sold in the  United States  should a safety recall notification under the Federal Safety Act be required     2  To be eligible for warranty coverage  the product must be registered with Mercury Marine  At the time of  sale  the dealer should complete the warranty registration and immediately submit it to Mercury Marine via  MercNET  E mail  or mail  Upon receipt of this warranty registration  Mercury Marine will record the  registration     3  Upon processing the warranty registration  Mercury Marine will send registration verification by mail to the  purchaser of the product  If this registration verification is not received within 30 days  please contact your  selling dealer immediately  Warranty coverage is not effective until your product is registered with Mercury    Marine   Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada  1  Itis important that your selling dealer fills out the Warranty Registration Card completely and mails it to the    distributor or Marine
80. tem  WARNING HORN    Remote control models will have the warning horn located inside the remote control or connected to the ignition  key switch  Tiller handle models will have the warning horn located in the engine cowl     WARNING LIGHT    The warning light will turn on or flash to alert the operator to the warning system situations listed the the following  chart     32    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS       WARNING SYSTEM OPERATION    The warning horn will emit either a continuous beep or intermittent short beeps and engine speed will be limited   This will alert the operator and help identify the following listed situations     Warning System    Engine   SC Speed  Function Sound Warning Light Description Limited to  2800 RPM    Start up One beep On for 5 Normal system  seconds test   IS oO Continuous Engine over heat   temperature    On  Low oil pressure  Continuous On Low oil pressure  n       Engine speed  Engine overspeed   Continuous O en  maximum  allowable RPM  Engine speed will  Walter temp or Intermittent short limited  Consult  MAP sensor out of Flashes A  Deen your dealer for  range     assistance    ENGINE OVERHEAT    If the engine overheats  immediately reduce throttle speed to idle  Shift outboard into neutral and check for a steady  stream of water coming out of the water pump indicator hole     33    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS       9647    If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole or flow is intermittent  stop engine and check cooling  water intak
81. ter gasket  Do not use grease  Screw new filter on until  gasket contacts base  then tighten 3 4 to 1 turn     OIL FILLING    1  Remove the oil fill cap and add oil to proper operating level     2  Idle engine for five minutes and check for leaks  Stop engine and check oil level on dipstick  Add oil if  necessary        a  OU fill cap    66    MAINTENANCE    Gearcase Lubrication    When adding or changing gearcase lubricant  visually check for the presence of water in the lubricant  If water is  present  it may have settled to the bottom and will drain out prior to the lubricant  or it may be mixed with the  lubricant  giving it a milky colored appearance  If water is noticed  have the gearcase checked by your dealer     Water in the lubricant may result in premature bearing failure or  in freezing temperatures  will turn to ice and  damage the gearcase     Examine the drained gearcase lubricant for metal particles  A small amount of metal particles indicates normal    gear wear  An excessive amount of metal filings or larger particles  chips  may indicate abnormal gear wear and  should be checked by an authorized dealer     DRAINING GEARCASE  1    Place outboard in a vertical operating position   2  Place drain pan below outboard     3  Remove vent plug and fill drain plug and drain lubricant        om 9835  a  Vent plug b   Fill drain plug    GEARCASE LUBRICANT CAPACITY    Gearcase lubricant capacity is approximately 280 ml  9 5 fl  oz       GEARCASE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIO
82. the flow so water is leaking  around the rubber cups to ensure the engine receives an adequate supply of cooling water       ob00570    3  Start the engine and run it at idle speed in neutral shift position   IMPORTANT  Do not run engine above idle when flushing     4  Adjust water flow  if necessary  so excess water continues leaking out from around the rubber cups to  ensure the engine is receiving an adequate supply of cooling water     ob00571       54    5     6     MAINTENANCE    Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole  Continue flushing the  outboard for 3 to 5 minutes  carefully monitoring water supply at all times     Stop the engine  turn off the water  and remove the flushing attachment  Reinstall the propeller     Top Cowl Removal And Installation  REMOVAL    1     Unlock the rear latch by pulling lever up           2  Lift rear of cowl and disengage front hook    INSTALLATION   1  Lower the top cowl over the engine  Bring the front of the cowl down first and engage the front hook  then  lower the cowl into its seated position with the bottom cowl    2    Apply some downward pressure on the bottom cowl and than lock the cowl in place by pushing in the cowl    latch  Ensure the top cowl is securely fastened by pulling up on the back of the cowl     Exterior Care    Your outboard is protected with a durable baked enamel finish  Clean and wax often using marine cleaners and  waxes     Battery Inspection  The battery should be i
83. the water pump indicator hole        TILTING OUTBOARD TO FULL UP POSITION    1  Stop the engine  Move the lock lever to the free position  Take hold of the top cowl grip and raise outboard  to full tilt up position  Lock the outboard in place by moving the lock lever to the lock position        2  Engage the tilt support lever   3 Lower outboard to rest on the tilt support lever     LOWERING OUTBOARD TO RUN POSITION    1    Move lock lever to the free position  Tilt up the outboard slightly and release the tilt support lever  Lower  outboard to run position     2  Move lock lever to the lock position     35    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS        9703  OPERATING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT    The transom brackets have four holes for adjusting the vertical operating angle  forward stop movement  of the  outboard  Use the tilt pin for adjustments in the four holes     10290  a  Transom bracket holes b  Tilt pin    Adjust the operating angle of the outboard so that the outboard runs perpendicular to the water when the boat is  at full speed     Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly     36    FEATURES  amp  CONTROLS     c  i   10263    a  Too much angle  bow up    adjust in  c  Angle adjusted properly  bow slightly up    b  Not enough angle  bow down    adjust out        NOTE  The outboard should be locked against the tilt pin during operation by setting the tilt lock lever to the lock  position     Consider the following lists carefully when adjusting the op
84. utton when engine starts  Do  not operate starter motor continuously for longer than ten seconds at a time  If engine fails to start in ten  seconds  wait 30 seconds and try again        48    OPERATION    8  Check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole        9647    IMPORTANT  If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole  stop engine and check cooling water  intake for obstruction  No obstruction may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system  These  conditions will cause the engine to overheat  Have the outboard checked by your dealer  Operating the engine  while overheated may cause serious engine damage     WARMING UP ENGINE    Before beginning operation  allow the engine to warm up at idling speed for 3 minutes     Gear Shifting   IMPORTANT  Never shift outboard into gear unless engine speed is at idle  Do not shift outboard into reverse   when the engine is not running       Your outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation  Forward  F   Neutral  N   and Reverse   R       Tiller Handle Models   Reduce engine speed to idle before shifting        0b01180    a   R  Reverse c   F  Forward  b   N  Neutral      Remote Control Models   When shifting  always stop at neutral position and allow the engine speed to return  to idle        ob00557      Always shift outboard into gear with a quick motion        After shifting outboard into gear  advance the remote control lever or rotate the thrott
85. w to the engine  causing possible damage     Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water    We recommend that you flush the internal water passages of your outboard with fresh water after each use in salt  or polluted water  This will prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the water passages  Refer to Maintenance    Flushing The Cooling System    If you keep your boat moored in the water  always tilt the outboard so the gearcase is completely out of water   except in freezing temperatures  when not in use     Wash the outboard exterior and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gearcase with fresh water after  each use  Each month  spray Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces  Do  not spray on corrosion control anodes as this will reduce the effectiveness of the anodes     Pre Starting Instructions    1  Connect the remote fuel line to the outboard  Make sure connector is snapped into place        9600    2  Check the engine oil level     44    OPERATION       1  For the first hour of operation  run the engine at varied throttle settings up to 3500 RPM or at approximately  half throttle     2  For the second hour of operation  run the engine at varied throttle settings up to 4500 RPM or at  three quarter throttle  and during this period of time  run it at full throttle for approximately one minute every    ten minutes   3  For the next eight hours of operation  avoid continuous operation at full throttle for more than five mi
86. y type   inconvenience or loss of time or income  are the owner s responsibility     Use of other than Mercury Precision or Quicksilver parts when making warranty repairs     Oils  lubricants or fluids changed as a matter of normal maintenance is customer s responsibility unless loss  or contamination of same is caused by product failure that would be eligible for warranty consideration     Participating in or preparing for racing or other competitive activity or operating with a racing type lower unit     Engine noise does not necessarily indicate a serious engine problem  If diagnosis indicates a serious  internal engine condition which could result in a failure  condition responsible for noise should be corrected  under the warranty     Lower unit and or propeller damage caused by striking a submerged object is considered a marine hazard   Water entering engine through the fuel intake  air intake or exhaust system or submersion     Failure of any parts caused by lack of cooling water  which results from starting motor out of water  foreign  material blocking inlet holes  motor being mounted too high or trimmed too far out     Use of fuels and lubricants which are not suitable for use with or on the product  Refer to the  Maintenance section     Our limited warranty does not apply to any damage to our products caused by the installation or use of parts  and accessories which are not manufactured or sold by us  Failures which are not related to the use of  those parts or acc
    
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