Mercury 135 Verado Manual page 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................97
EPA Emissions..........................................................................98
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................98
Flushing The Cooling System..................................................100
Top Cowl Removal and Installation......................................... 101
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................... 102
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use).................. 103
Battery Inspection ................................................................... 103
DTS Battery Specifications...................................................... 104
Air Filter................................................................................... 105
Fuel System.............................................................................109
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................... 113
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 113
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement................................. 115
Fuses....................................................................................... 118
DTS Wiring System................................................................. 120
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.............................................. 120
Checking Power Trim Fluid......................................................121
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................... 122
Changing Engine Oil................................................................122
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................... 125
Storage
Storage Preparation................................................................. 128
Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 129
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 129
Gearcase................................................................................. 129
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................... 129
Battery Storage........................................................................130
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine.................................. 131
Engine Will Not Start................................................................131
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear............................... 131
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