Mercury 50 4-Stroke Manual page 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Top Cowl Removal and Installation...........................................67
Exterior Care..............................................................................67
Battery Inspection .....................................................................67
Fuel System...............................................................................68
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.....................................................69
Corrosion Control Anode...........................................................71
Propeller Replacement - 87.3 mm (3 - 7/16 in.) Diameter Gearcase
...................................................................................................72
Propeller Replacement - 108 mm (4 - 1/4 in.) Diameter Gearcase
...................................................................................................75
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement..................................79
Fuse Replacement..................................................................... 80
Timing Belt Inspection...............................................................81
Lubrication Points......................................................................82
Checking Power Trim Fluid........................................................85
Changing Engine Oil .................................................................85
Gearcase Lubrication - For 87.3 mm(3-7/16 in.) Diameter
Gearcase...................................................................................87
Gearcase Lubrication - For 108 mm(4 - 1/4 in.) Diameter Gearcase
...................................................................................................89
Submerged Outboard................................................................91
STORAGE
Storage Preparation................................................................... 92
Protecting External Outboard Components...............................93
Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................93
Gearcase...................................................................................93
Positioning Outboard For Storage.............................................93
Battery Storage..........................................................................93
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine (Electric Start Models)
...................................................................................................95
Engine Will Not Start..................................................................95
Engine Runs Erratically.............................................................96
Performance Loss......................................................................96
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