Mercury 150 Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual page 9

Storage
Storage Preparation.......................................................................................... 61
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 62
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 62
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 62
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 62
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 63
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine........................................................... 64
Engine Will Not Start......................................................................................... 64
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 64
Performance Loss............................................................................................. 65
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 65
Owner Service Assistance
Service Assistance........................................................................................... 66
Ordering Literature............................................................................................ 68
Outboard Installation
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware.................................... 70
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket...................................... 70
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................... 74
Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................... 74
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 75
Installation Specifications................................................................................. 77
Lifting the Outboard.......................................................................................... 77
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable................................................ 78
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 79
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height.................................. 81
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes..................................................................... 81
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom........................................................... 83
Electrical, Hoses, and Control Cables.............................................................. 88
Shift and Throttle Cable.................................................................................... 93
Front Clamp Reassembly................................................................................. 99
Oil Injection Set-Up......................................................................................... 100
Trim In Pin...................................................................................................... 103
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