Table Of Contents - Mercury 4.5 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Table of Contents

Important Owner Identification And Registration Information2
Dealer's Responsibilities3
Operator's Responsibilities3
Replacement Parts4
Service Parts Inquiries4
Table Of Contents5
Specifications6
General Information7
Marine Operating Symbols7
Periodic Checkup7
Motor Installation8
Transom Height8
Mounting Motor On Transom8
Tilt Lock Pin8
Adjusting Co-Pilot9
Battery Cable Routing9
Electrical Accessories Connections9
Trailering Boat/Motor9
Removing Motor From Boat10
Installing Propeller10
Ventilation/Prop Slip10
Installing Fuel Tank10
Gasoline Recommendations11
Oil Recommendations11
Fuel Mixture11
Correct Fuel Mixing Procedure11
Motor Operation12
Twist Grip Throttle12
Shifting Gears12
Water Pump Operation12
Break-In Procedure13
Starting Procedure-Manual13
Twist Connector And Manual Choke13
Priming Fuel System13
Starting Procedure-Electric14
Operation Without Battery (Electric Starting Models)14
Stopping Procedure15
Shallow Water Troll15
Operation In Salt Water15
Attention Required Following Operation In Salt Water Or Silt-Flushing15
Adjustments And Maintenance16
Periodic Inspection16
Removing Top Cowl16
Carburetor16
Low Speed Mixture Adjustment17
Idle Speed Adjustment17
Servicing Fuel Tank Filter17
Servicing Carburetor Fuel Filter/Screen17
Gear Housing Lubrication18
Lubrication Chart18
Ignition Maintenance19
Servicing Spark Plug(S)19
Attention Required Following Complete Submersion19
Preparation For Storage19
Battery Maintenance And Storage20
Troubleshooting20