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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 25
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 25
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 25
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 25
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Gear Shifting ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Stopping The Engine ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Emergency Starting.............................................................................................................................................. 29
MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 32
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 33
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 33
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 34
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 34
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................ 35
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 36
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 37
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 38
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 40
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 42
STORAGE
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 43
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 43
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 43
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 43
OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Local Repair Service............................................................................................................................................ 45
Service Away From Home.................................................................................................................................... 45
Parts And Accessories Inquiries........................................................................................................................... 45
Service Assistance............................................................................................................................................... 45
Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................................................................................... 45
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