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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 24
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 24
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................................ 24
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 24
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 24
Starting the Engine............................................................................................................................................... 25
Gear Shifting ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Emergency Starting.............................................................................................................................................. 28
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 31
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 32
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 32
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 33
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 33
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................ 34
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 35
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 36
Carburetor Adjustments........................................................................................................................................ 37
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 38
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 39
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 41
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 42
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 42
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 42
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 42
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service............................................................................................................................................ 43
Service Away From Home.................................................................................................................................... 43
Parts And Accessories Inquiries........................................................................................................................... 43
Service Assistance............................................................................................................................................... 43
Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................................................................................... 43
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