Battery Inspection; Lubrication Points; Checking Power Trim Fluid; Changing Engine Oil - Mercury 115 Manuam

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BATTERY INSPECTION

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine
starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which
accompany your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Add water as necessary to keep the battery full.
3. Make sure the battery is secure against movement.
4. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly installed. Positive
to positive and negative to negative.
5. Make sure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent
accidental shorting of battery terminals.
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LUBRICATION POINTS

Lubricate Point 1 with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision
Lubricants Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with
Teflon.
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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.
Lubricate Points 2 thru 5 with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision
Lubricants 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon or Special
Lubricate 101.
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Swivel Bracket - Lubricate through fitting.
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Tilt Support Lever - Lubricate through fitting.
4
Tilt Tube - Lubricate through fitting.
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LUBRICATION POINTS (CONTINUED)
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Steering Cable Grease Fitting (If equipped) - Rotate steering wheel to fully
retract the steering cable end (a) into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through
fitting (b).
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt
tube before adding lubricant. Adding lubricant to steering cable when ful-
ly extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked.
An hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control,
possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Lubricate Point 6 with light weight oil.
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Steering Link Rod Pivot Points - Lubricate points.
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CHECKING POWER TRIM FLUID

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Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.
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Remove fill cap and check fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the
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bottom of the fill hole. Add Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Power
Trim & Steering Fluid. If not available, use automotive (ATF) automatic
transmission fluid.
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Engine Oil Capacity
5 U.S. Quarts (5.0 Liter).
Oil Changing Procedure
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Tilt the outboard up to the trailer position.
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Turn the steering on the outboard so that the drain hole (a) 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.
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