Mercury 150 Manual page 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parts And Accessories Inquiries........................................................................................................... 51
Service Assistance............................................................................................................................... 51
Mercury Marine Service Offices............................................................................................................ 51
Outboard Installation
Important Information............................................................................................................................ 53
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction............................................................................................................. 53
Electric Fuel Pump................................................................................................................................ 53
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................................................... 53
Start in Gear Protection........................................................................................................................ 54
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard............................................................................................ 54
Fuel Tanks............................................................................................................................................ 54
Installation Specifications..................................................................................................................... 55
Lifting the Outboard.............................................................................................................................. 55
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable.................................................................................... 56
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................................................................................ 57
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height...................................................................... 59
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes......................................................................................................... 59
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom............................................................................................... 61
Electrical, Hoses, and Control Cables.................................................................................................. 63
Shift and Throttle Cable........................................................................................................................ 66
Installing the Shift Cable....................................................................................................................... 67
Throttle Cable Installation..................................................................................................................... 70
Front Clamp Reassembly..................................................................................................................... 71
Filling the Fuel System......................................................................................................................... 72
Oil Injection Set-up............................................................................................................................... 72
Propeller Installation............................................................................................................................. 74
Trim In Pin............................................................................................................................................ 75
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