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Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke manuals available for free PDF download: Installation Operation Maintenance Warranty Manual, User Manual
Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke Installation Operation Maintenance Warranty Manual (131 pages)
Brand:
Mercury
| Category:
Outboard Motor
| Size: 8.76 MB
Table of Contents
Epa Emissions Regulations
5
Table of Contents
7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
11
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada
11
Warranty Information
11
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada
12
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
12
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
15
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
16
Emission Control System Components
16
California Emissions Limited Warranty
17
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement
20
Emission Certification Star Label
20
Warranty Policy-Australia and New Zealand
21
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets
26
Boater's Responsibilities
31
Before Operating Your Outboard
31
Boat Horsepower Capacity
31
General Information
31
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
32
Outboard Remote Control Models
32
Remote Steering Notice
33
Lanyard Stop Switch
33
Protecting People in the Water
36
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
36
Wave and Wake Jumping
38
Impact with Underwater Hazards
39
Exhaust Emissions
40
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
42
Safe Boating Recommendations
42
Recording Serial Number
45
8/9.9 Fourstroke Specifications
45
Component Identification - Standard Models
47
Component Identification - Command Thrust/Prokicker Models
50
Transporting
51
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat
51
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models with Power Tilt
52
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt
52
Fuel Recommendations
54
Fuel and Oil
54
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
55
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements
55
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement
55
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank
56
Filling Fuel Tank
57
Engine Oil Recommendations
57
Checking Engine Oil
58
Tiller Handle Features
60
Features and Controls
60
Remote Control Features
66
Warning System
67
Power Tilt (if Equipped)
68
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard
70
Adjusting Transom Angle
72
Shallow Water Operation
72
Tilting Outboard
73
Trim Tab Adjustment
74
Prestarting Check List
75
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
75
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
75
Operation
75
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
76
Prestarting Instructions
76
Engine Break-In Procedure
77
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models
77
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models
80
Starting a Hot Engine
82
Gear Shifting
82
Stopping the Engine
83
Emergency Starting
84
Outboard Care
87
EPA Emission Regulations
87
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
88
Flushing the Cooling System
90
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
92
Battery Inspection
92
Exterior Care
92
Fuel System
93
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
93
Corrosion Control Anode
95
Propeller Replacement
95
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models
97
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
98
Timing Belt Inspection
99
Changing Engine Oil
99
Lubrication Points
101
Gearcase Lubrication
103
Checking Power Tilt Fluid
105
Submerged Outboard
106
Storage Preparation
107
Protecting External Outboard Components
107
Storage
107
Protecting Internal Engine Components
108
Gearcase
108
Positioning Outboard for Storage
108
Battery Storage
109
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
110
Engine will Not Start
110
Engine Runs Erratically
110
Troubleshooting
110
Performance Loss
111
Battery will Not Hold Charge
111
Service Assistance
112
Owner Service Assistance
112
Ordering Literature
114
Boat Horsepower Capacity
116
Start in Gear Protection
116
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
116
Installation
116
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
117
Installing Outboard
117
Remote Control Installation
120
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
120
Remote Wire Harness Connection
122
Control Cable Installation
124
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models
128
Battery Connections
129
Propeller Installation
129
Maintenance Log
131
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Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke User Manual (80 pages)
Brand:
Mercury
| Category:
Outboard Motor
| Size: 5.6 MB
Table of Contents
Declaration of Conformity
1
Table of Contents
3
Transfer of Warranty
7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
7
Warranty Information
7
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe
8
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty
9
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
11
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
12
Boater's Responsibilities
14
Before Operating Your Outboard
14
Boat Horsepower Capacity
14
General Information
14
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
15
Outboard Remote Control Models
15
Remote Steering Notice
15
Lanyard Stop Switch
16
Protecting People in the Water
17
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
18
Wave and Wake Jumping
18
Impact with Underwater Hazards
19
Exhaust Emissions
20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
21
Safe Boating Suggestions
22
Recording Serial Number
22
8/9.9 4-Stroke Specifications - International
23
Component Identification - Standard Models
25
Front View
26
Port View
27
Component Identification - Bigfoot Models
28
Installing Outboard
29
Installation
29
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models
30
Battery Connections
30
Propeller Selection
30
Carrying, Storing and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat
31
Transporting
31
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
32
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models with Power Tilt
33
Trailering Boat/Outboard - Models Without Power Tilt
33
Fuel Recommendations
34
Fuel and Oil
34
Filling Fuel Tank
35
Engine Oil Recommendations
35
Checking Engine Oil
36
Tiller Handle Features
37
Features and Controls
37
Remote Control Features
42
Warning System
42
Power Tilt (if Equipped)
43
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard
45
Adjusting Transom Angle
46
Shallow Water Operation
46
Tilting Outboard
47
Trim Tab Adjustment
48
Pre-Starting Check List
49
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
49
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water
49
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
49
Pre-Starting Instructions
49
Operation
49
Engine Break-In Procedure
50
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models
50
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models
53
Starting a Hot Engine
54
Gear Shifting
55
Stopping the Engine
55
Emergency Starting
56
Outboard Care
58
EPA Emissions
58
Maintenance
58
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
59
Flushing the Cooling System
60
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
61
Battery Inspection
61
Exterior Care
61
Fuel System
61
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
62
Corrosion Control Anode
63
Propeller Replacement
64
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models
65
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
66
Timing Belt Inspection
67
Changing Engine Oil
68
Lubrication Points
68
Gearcase Lubrication
71
Checking Power Tilt Fluid
72
Submerged Outboard
73
Storage Preparation
74
Protecting External Outboard Components
74
Protecting Internal Engine Components
75
Gearcase
75
Positioning Outboard for Storage
75
Battery Storage
75
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
77
Engine will Not Start
77
Engine Runs Erratically
77
Troubleshooting
77
Performance Loss
78
Battery will Not Hold Charge
78
Local Repair Service
79
Service Away from Home
79
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
79
Service Assistance
79
Mercury Marine Service Offices
79
Owner Service Assistance
79
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