Mercury 150 Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................... 29
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 29
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 29
Operating at High Elevations................................................................................................................ 29
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..................................................................... 29
Engine Break-in Procedure................................................................................................................... 30
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................. 30
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 31
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................ 32
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 33
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 33
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................ 34
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 34
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................... 35
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 36
Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................ 37
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................... 38
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 38
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 39
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.............................................................................................. 41
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................. 42
Checking Power Trim Fluid................................................................................................................... 45
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................ 45
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................... 46
Storage
Storage Preparation.............................................................................................................................. 47
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 47
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 47
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................. 48
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................ 48
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine............................................................................................... 49
Engine Will Not Start............................................................................................................................. 49
Engine Runs Erratically........................................................................................................................ 49
Performance Loss................................................................................................................................. 49
Battery Will Not Hold Charge................................................................................................................ 50
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service............................................................................................................................. 51
Service Away From Home.................................................................................................................... 51
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