Mercury 50 4-Stroke Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks............................................. 33
FUEL & OIL
Fuel Recommendations.............................................................35
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................37
Engine Oil Recommendations...................................................37
Checking and Adding Engine Oil...............................................38
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Remote Control Features..........................................................40
Warning System........................................................................41
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................43
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models...........47
Steering Friction Adjustment...................................................... 47
Trim Tab Adjustment.................................................................49
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List..............................................................51
Operating In Freezing Temperatures......................................... 51
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water................................ 51
Pre-Starting Instructions............................................................52
Engine Break-in Procedure........................................................ 52
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models...........................53
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models................................55
Gear Shifting .............................................................................58
Stopping The Engine ................................................................59
Emergency Starting ..................................................................60
MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care...........................................................................63
EPA Emissions..........................................................................63
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule......................................64
Flushing the Cooling System.....................................................66
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