Fastening Security Line; Battery Installation - Electric Start Models; Battery Connections; Propeller Selection - Mercury 6 Manual

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INSTALLATION
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FASTENING SECURITY LINE

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The primary purpose for installing a security line is to prevent loss of the
outboard if the outboard becomes detached from the boat transom.
An effective security line should be of a working strength of at least five times the
weight of the outboard.
The security line should be attached between the boat and outboard following one
of these steps.
Step 1. The length of the security line should be short enough and affixed in a
manner to prevent the outboard from rising up and disengaging off the boat
transom.
Step 2. The length of the security line should be long enough and affixed in a
manner to permit a detached outboard to submerge completely behind the boat
and stop running but not too short that could allow the outboard to continue running
and propel itself back into the boat.
WARNING
If the length of security line being used is long enough to allow the out-
board to disengage off the boat transom but is too short to not allow the
outboard to submerge behind the boat and stop running, the outboard
could continue running and propel itself back into the boat with the pro-
peller rotating under power. This exposes the occupants to serious injury
or death.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION - ELECTRIC START MODELS

Mounting Battery
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Follow battery manufacturer's instructions carefully. Mount battery in the boat so it
is secured against movement, preferably in a battery box. Make sure battery is
equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent accidental shorting of battery
terminals.
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BATTERY CONNECTIONS

Connecting Outboard Battery Cables
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First, connect the red battery cable to the (+) positive battery terminal and then
connect the black battery cable to the (-) negative battery terminal.
Disconnecting Outboard Battery Cables
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First, disconnect the black battery cable from the (-) negative terminal and then
disconnect the red battery cable from the (+) positive terminal.
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PROPELLER SELECTION

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The propeller supplied with your outboard provides the best overall performance
under average operating conditions.
Alternative propellers are available for specific boating requirements. See your
outboard dealer.
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TRANSPORTING

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CARRYING YOUR OUTBOARD

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Your outboard has a carrying handle located in front and a rear hand grip in the
bottom cowl.
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TRAILERING YOUR BOAT

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Your boat should be trailered with the outboard tilted down (normal operating
position).
IMPORTANT: The tilt lock feature on the outboard is not intended to support
the outboard in the tilted position when trailering your boat.
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If additional ground clearance is required, the outboard should be tilted up
using an accessory outboard support device or Tilt Lock Kit (830578A1). Refer
to your local dealer for recommendations. Additional clearance may be
required for railroad crossings, driveways and trailer bouncing.
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Set the gear shift into forward gear. This prevents the propeller from spinning
freely and allows the outboard to tilt up if hit from the front.
Make sure gear shift is in forward gear to prevent propeller rotation.
Allowing the propeller to spin during transporting could cause internal
damage to the gear case.
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TRANSPORTING YOUR OUTBOARD WHEN REMOVED
FROM BOAT
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With the outboard still in the water, disconnect the fuel line from the outboard
and run engine until it stops, draining carburetor. Remove outboard from the
boat and hold upright until all cooling water is drained out. Lay the outboard
down horizontally on its (tiller handle) side. Place a protective pad under the
outboard.
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TRANSPORTING PORTABLE FUEL TANKS

Manual venting Type Fuel Tank
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Close fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent escape of fuel
or vapors from tank.
Auto-venting Type Fuel Tank
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Disconnect the remote fuel line from tank. This will close the air vent and
prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
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Install tether cap (a) over the fuel line connector stem (b). This will protect the
connector stem from being accidently pushed-in, thus, allowing fuel or vapor
to escape.
In some states or countries there are laws regulating the transportation
of portable plastic and/or metal fuel tanks. Follow the portable fuel tank
transportation laws which apply to you.
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CAUTION
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