Mercury 135 Verado Manual page 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................95
EPA Emissions..........................................................................95
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................96
Flushing the Cooling System.....................................................98
Top Cowl Removal and Installation...........................................99
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls.................................99
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use).................. 100
Battery Inspection ................................................................... 100
DTS Battery Specifications...................................................... 101
Air Filter................................................................................... 102
Fuel System.............................................................................106
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................... 110
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 110
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement................................. 112
Fuses....................................................................................... 116
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................... 118
DTS Wiring System................................................................. 119
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.............................................. 119
Lubrication Points.................................................................... 119
Checking Power Trim Fluid......................................................123
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................... 124
Changing Engine Oil................................................................124
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................... 127
Storage
Storage Preparation................................................................. 130
Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 131
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 131
Gearcase................................................................................. 131
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................... 131
Battery Storage........................................................................132
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine.................................. 133
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