Gear Shifting; Stopping The Engine; Emergency Starting; Maintenance - Mercury 25 Manual

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OPERATION
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GEAR SHIFTING

IMPORTANT: Observe the following:
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Never shift outboard into gear unless engine speed is at idle.
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Do not shift outboard into Reverse when the engine is not running.
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Your outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation: Forward (F),
Neutral (out of gear), and Reverse (R).
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Remote Control Models – When shifting, always stop at neutral position and
allow the engine speed to return to idle.
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Tiller Handle Models – Reduce engine speed to idle before shifting.
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Always shift outboard into gear with a quick motion.
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After shifting outboard into gear, advance the remote control lever or rotate the
throttle grip (tiller handle) to increase speed.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE

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Remote Control Models – Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral
position. Turn ignition key to OFF position.
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Tiller Handle Models – Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral
position. Push in the engine stop button or turn ignition key to OFF position.
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EMERGENCY STARTING

If the starter system fails, use the spare starter rope (provided) and follow
procedure.
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Remove flywheel cover or manual starter assembly.
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Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
WARNING
When using emergency starter rope to start engine, the start-in-gear
protection device is inoperative. Make sure to set the outboard gear shift
into neutral to prevent outboard from starting in gear. Sudden unex-
pected acceleration could result in serious injury or death.
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Electric Start Models – Turn the ignition key to ON position.
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EMERGENCY STARTING (CONTINUED)
To prevent getting an electrical shock, DO NOT touch any ignition com-
ponent, wiring, or spark plug wire when starting or running the engine.
The exposed moving flywheel can cause serious injury. Keep your hands,
hair, clothing, tools, and other objects away from engine when starting
or running the engine.
Do not attempt to reinstall the flywheel cover or top cowl when engine is
running.
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Place the starter rope knot into the flywheel notch and wind the rope clockwise
around the flywheel.
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Pull the starter rope to start the engine.
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MAINTENANCE

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OUTBOARD CARE

To keep your outboard in the best operating condition, it is important that your
outboard receive the periodic inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule. We urge you to keep it maintained properly to ensure
the safety of you and your passengers and retain its dependability.
Neglected inspection and maintenance service of your outboard or at-
tempting to perform maintenance or repair on your outboard if you are
not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures could cause
personal injury, death, or product failure.
Record maintenance performed in Maintenance Log at the back of this book. Save
all maintenance work orders and receipts.
SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR
OUTBOARD
We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts
and Genuine Lubricants.
Using a replacement part that is inferior to the original part could result
in personal injury, death, or product failure.
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