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for your purchase of one of the finest outboards available.
You have made a sound investment in boating pleasure.
Your outboard has been manufactured by Mercury Rac-
ing, a unit of Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine
technology and outboard manufacturing since 1939.
These years of experience have been committed to the
goal of producing the finest quality products. This has led
to Mercury Racing's reputation for strict quality control,
excellence, durability, lasting performance and being the
best at providing after-the-sale support.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your
outboard. This manual has been prepared to assist you
in the operation, safe use and care of your outboard.
All of us at Mercury Racing took pride in building your out-
board and wish you many years of happy and safe boat-
ing.
Again, thank you for your confidence in Mercury Marine.
Mercury Racing
N7480 County Road "UU"
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-9585

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  • Page 1 This manual has been prepared to assist you in the operation, safe use and care of your outboard. All of us at Mercury Racing took pride in building your out- board and wish you many years of happy and safe boat- ing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Boater’s Responsibilities ......Before Operating Your Outboard .
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Features & Controls Remote Control Features ......Warning Horn System .
  • Page 5 ........The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this manual was approved for printing. Mercury Racing, whose policy is one of continued improvement, reserves the right to...

  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION oba1 Boater’s Responsibilities The boat driver is responsible for correct and safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and general public. It is strongly rec- ommended that each operator (driver) read and understand this en- tire manual before operating the outboard.

  • Page 7: Boat Horsepower Capacity

    GENERAL INFORMATION gob12 U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX MAXIMUM PERSON CAPACITY (POUNDS) MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY obc1 Boat Horsepower Capacity Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines.

  • Page 8: Lanyard Stop Switch

    GENERAL INFORMATION gob8 obg6 Lanyard Stop Switch WARNING Should the operator fall out of the boat, the possibility of seri- ous injury or death from being run over by the boat can be greatly reduced by stopping the engine immediately. Always properly connect both ends of the stop switch lanyard –...
  • Page 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Lanyard Stop Switch (Continued) WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces result- ing from in accidental stop switch activation. The boat opera- tor should never leave the operator’s station without first dis- connecting the stop switch lanyard cord from themself. Accidental or unintended activation of the Lanyard Stop Switch dur- ing normal operation is a possibility and could cause any, or all, of the following potentially hazardous situations:...

  • Page 10: Protecting People In The Water

    GENERAL INFORMATION gob3 Protecting People In The Water WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very difficult for a person in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in their direction even at slow speed. Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people in the water.

  • Page 11: Carbon Monoxide Risk

    GENERAL INFORMATION gob4 Courtesy of ABYC Carbon Monoxide Risk WARNING Avoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventila- tion. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in sufficient concentration can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless and is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combus- tion engines.
  • Page 12 GENERAL INFORMATION gob39 Courtesy of ABYC obi3 Carbon Monoxide Risk (Continued) INSUFFICIENT FRESH AIR FLOW Under certain conditions, enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat. Although rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and passengers in an open stationary boat with a running engine, or near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.

  • Page 13: Wave And Wake Jumping

    GENERAL INFORMATION gob4 obu1 Wave And Wake Jumping Operating recreational boats over waves and wakes is a natural part of boating, However, when this activity is done with speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water, certain hazards arise, particularly when the boat re-enters the water.

  • Page 14: Impact With Underwater Hazards

    GENERAL INFORMATION gob4 obt1 Impact With Underwater Hazards Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you’re driving a boat in shallow water areas or in areas where the waters are sus- pected of having underwater obstacles that could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom.
  • Page 15 GENERAL INFORMATION obn2 Impact With Underwater Hazards (Continued) Keep in mind, one of the most important things you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage in these situations is control the boat speed. Boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed when driving in waters known to have underwater obstacles.

  • Page 16: Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard

    Mercury Marine accessories are available from Mercury Marine dealers. Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not designed to be safely used with your outboard or outboard oper- ating system. Acquire and read the installation, operation, and maintenance manuals for all your selected accessories.
  • Page 17 GENERAL INFORMATION Safe Boating Suggestions (Continued) Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated. Don’t allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended for such use. This includes backs of seats, gunwales, transom, bow, decks, raised fishing seats, any rotating fishing seat;...

  • Page 18: Recording Serial Number

    obl2 Recording Serial Number OGXXXXXX 19XX XXXX Record the following numbers from your engine as shown for future reference. Serial Number Model Year Model Designation Year Manufactured Certified Europe Insignia...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications Models 300 - Pro Max 3.0L Propshaft Horsepower Propshaft Kilowatts ECU Box Rev Limit 6200 Idle RPM (In or Out of Gear) 650 RPM 465 lbs. Weight (211 kg) Piston Displacement 185 cu. in. (3044cc) Bore 3.626 in. (92.1mm) Stroke 3.00 in (76.2 mm)

  • Page 20: Component Identification

    GENERAL INFORMATION Component Identification Top Cowl Cowl Mount Trim Switch Cowl Latch (Front) Wiring Harness, Fuel line and Control Cables (Install thru bot- Cowl Latch (Rear) tom cowl) Water Pump Indicator Hose Transom Brackets (Tell-Tail) Trim Adjustment Bolt Bottom Cowl Gear Case Drive Shaft Housing Cooling Water Intake Holes...

  • Page 21: Propeller Selection

    GENERAL INFORMATION Propeller Selection Select a propeller that allows the engine to operate in the upper half of the recommended full throttle RPM range with the boat normally loaded (refer to Specifications). If changing conditions (such as warmer, more humid weather, oper- ation at higher elevations, increased boat load, or a dirty boat bot- tom/gear case) cause the RPM to drop below the recommended range a propeller change or boat cleaning may be required.

  • Page 22: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat/Outboard Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down when ever pos- sible (vertical operating position). If additional ground clearance is required for, railroad crossings, driveways or trailer bouncing, support the outboard using a sup- port device. Contact your local dealer for recommendations. IMPORTANT: Do not rely on the power trim/tilt system or tilt support lever to maintain proper ground clearance for trailer- ing.

  • Page 23: Fuel & Oil

    If only gasoline containing alcohol is available, it must not contain more than 10% ethanol or 5% methanol, and the addition of a Mercury Marine Water Separating Fuel Filter is recommended.

  • Page 24: Oil Recommendation

    The adverse effects of alcohol are more severe with methanol and are worse with increasing content of alcohol. Oil Recommendation Use Mercury Precision Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Outboard Oil. Emergency Use Only: If Mercury Precision Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Outboard Oil is not available, NMMA Certified 2-Cycle TC-W3 Oil may be substituted.

  • Page 25: Filling Fuel Tank

    FUEL & OIL Filling Fuel Tank WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explo- sion. Always stop the engine and DO NOT smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the area while filling fuel tanks. To help prevent a static charge during filling, portable fuel tanks must be removed from the boat and placed directly on the ground for filling.

  • Page 26: Filling Remote Oil Tank

    FUEL & OIL goe9 oeo1 Filling Remote Oil Tank Remove filler cap and fill with the specified oil. Oil tank capacity is 3 gallons (11.5 liters). Replace filler cap and tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Always make sure the oil tank caps are threaded on tight.

  • Page 27: Features & Controls

    Side Mount Console Panel oge5 Remote Control Features Your boat may be equipped with one of the Mercury Precision remote controls shown. If not, consult your dealer for operation of your remote control. Control Shift/Throttle Handle Neutral Release Lever Trim/Tilt Switch Lanyard Stop Switch –...

  • Page 28: Warning Horn System

    FEATURES & CONTROLS Warning Horn System A warning horn may be located inside the remote control (a) or under the dash (b) connected to the ignition key switch. The warning horn sounds when one of the following outboard warn- ing systems is activated. •...
  • Page 29 FEATURES & CONTROLS Warning Horn System (Continued) LOW OIL LEVEL The low oil level warning is activated when the remaining oil in the engine mounted oil reservoir tank drops below 50 fl. oz. (1.5 liters) You still have an oil reserve remaining for 50 minutes of full speed operation.
  • Page 30 FEATURES & CONTROLS Warning Horn System (Continued) ENGINE OVERHEAT The engine overheat warning is activated when the engine tempera- ture is too hot. The engine overheat warning system works as follows: The warning horn sounds continuously. The warning system will automatically limit the engine speed to 3000 RPM.
  • Page 31 FEATURES & CONTROLS ogb18 Warning System (Continued) ENGINE OVER-SPEED PROTECTION SYSTEM The engine over-speed protection system is activated when the en- gine speed exceeds the maximum allowable RPM. The engine over-speed protection system works as follows: Anytime the engine over-speed system is activated, the warning horn begins beeping.

  • Page 32: Power Trim And Tilt

    FEATURES & CONTROLS gog70 Power Trim And Tilt Outboard position can be adjusted by pressing trim switch (a). This range is used while operating your boat on plane. • Pressing (DN): Moves the outboard in closer to the boat tran- som, called trimming “in”...

  • Page 33: Power Trim Operation

    FEATURES & CONTROLS osf1 Power Trim Operation With most boats, operating around the middle of the “trim” range will give satisfactory results. Trimming your outboard all the way in or out may improve performance but cause some potential control haz- ards.
  • Page 34 FEATURES & CONTROLS Power Trim Operation (continued) WARNING Avoid possible serious injury or death. Adjust outboard to an intermediate trim position as soon as boat is on plane to avoid possible ejection due to boat spin-out. Do not attempt to turn boat when on plane if outboard is trimmed extremely in or down and there is a pull on the steering wheel.

  • Page 35: Tilting Operation

    FEATURES & CONTROLS gog62 Tilting Operation (Fleet Master & Torque Master Gear Cases) To tilt outboard, shut off the engine and press the trim/tilt switch or auxiliary tilt switch to the up position. The outboard will tilt up until the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position. Engage the tilt support lever (a), by pushing in and rotating knob (b) to bring support lever upward.
  • Page 36 FEATURES & CONTROLS 2–3 Tilting Operation (Sport Master Gear Case) To tilt outboard, shut off the engine and press the trim/tilt switch to the up position. The outboard will tilt up until the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position. Push in on the tilt support release knob.

  • Page 37: Manual Tilting

    FEATURES & CONTROLS og71 Manual Tilting (Fleet Master & Torque Master Models Only) If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the outboard can be manually tilted. Turn out the manual tilt release valve 3 turns (counterclockwise). This allows manual tilting of the outboard.
  • Page 38 FEATURES & CONTROLS Manual Tilting (Sportmaster Models) If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the outboard can be manually tilted by the following procedures. CAUTION The engine must be supported during lowering in the follow- ing steps or the engine may drop rapidly and personal injury as well as damage to the engine could occur.

  • Page 39: Operation

    OPERATION Engine Break-in CAUTION Severe damage to the engine can result by not complying with the Engine Break-in Procedure. BREAK-IN PROCEDURE For the first 30 gals. (114 L) of fuel mixture, mix oil in the fuel tank at 25:1 (4%). This is in addition to the oil supplied to the engine by the oil injection system.
  • Page 40 (444 ml) (917 ml) (4.5 L) GASOLINE RECOMMENDATION Use a major brand of automotive unleaded gasoline with a minimum ÷ posted octane rating (R + M 2) of 92. OIL RECOMMENDATION Use Mercury Precision Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Outboard Oil.

  • Page 41: Pre-Starting Check List

    OPERATION Pre-Starting Check List j Operator knows safe navigation, boating/operating procedures. j An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard and readily accessible (it is the law). j A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in the water.

  • Page 42: Operating In Freezing Temperatures

    Wash down the outboard exterior and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gear case with fresh water after each use. Each month, spray Mercury Precision Corrosion Guard (92-802878-55) on external metal surfaces (do not spray on corrosion control anodes as this will reduce the effectiveness of the anodes).

  • Page 43: Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine At Idle Speed

    OPERATION onn2 Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed Submerging the exhaust relief hole (a) on the outboard can hap- pen on some boats if you trim “full-in” while running at idle speed, resulting in, exhaust restriction, rough idle, excessive smoke, and fouled spark plugs.

  • Page 44: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION Starting The Engine Before starting, read the Pre-Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, in the Operation Section. CAUTION Never start or run your outboard (even momentarily) without water circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gear case to prevent damage to the water pump (running dry) or overheating of the engine.
  • Page 45 OPERATION gof82 ofe16 Starting The Engine (Continued) NOTE: It is not necessary to use the neutral fast idle speed feature on the remote control to increase engine speed for starting and warm up. The electronic starting system will automatically increase idle speed for starting and will reduce it as the engine warms up.The engine does not require you to actuate the primer (choke) for start- ing.

  • Page 46: Gear Shifting

    OPERATION gof78 ofe15 Starting The Engine (Continued) Gear Shifting IMPORTANT: Observe the following: • Never shift outboard into gear unless engine is at idle. • Never shift outboard into Reverse without the engine run- ning. Your outboard has three gear shift positions to provide opera- tion.

  • Page 47: Emergency Starting

    OPERATION gof84 ofp14 Emergency Starting If the starter system fails, use a spare starter rope (not provided) and follow procedure. IMPORTANT: Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) models – If the bat- tery voltage drops below 8 volts, the electric fuel pump will not operate.
  • Page 48 OPERATION Emergency Starting (Continued) WARNING To prevent getting an electrical shock, DO NOT touch any ig- nition component, wiring or spark plug wire when starting or running the engine. WARNING 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.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    EPA Emissions Regulations All new outboards manufactured by Mercury Marine are certified to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as conforming to the requirements of the regulations for the control of air pollution from new outboard motors.

  • Page 50: Inspection And Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE Inspection And Maintenance Schedule BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine. 2. Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks. 3. Check outboard for tightness on transom. 4. Check steering system for binding or loose components. 5.
  • Page 51 (92-802867A1) (If used in salt water, more frequent ser- vice may be needed.)* 5. Inspect fiberglass reeds for chipping or cracks.* 6. Use Mercury Precision QuicKleen (92-802877A1) in fuel. EVERY 300 HOURS OR USE OR THREE YEARS 1. Replace water pump impeller (more often if: overheating occurs, ∗...

  • Page 52: Flushing The Cooling System

    MAINTENANCE Flushing the Cooling System - Using Cowl Flushing Attachment NOTE: Let engine cool to ambient temperature before flushing system. Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt, polluted or muddy water. This will help prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the internal water passages.
  • Page 53 MAINTENANCE Flushing the Cooling System (Continued) - Using Gear Case Flushing Attachments WARNING To avoid possible injury when flushing, remove the propeller. Refer to Propeller Replacement. Remove propeller (refer to Propeller Replacement). Install the flushing attachment to fit tightly over the cooling water intake. Attach a water hose to the flushing attachment.

  • Page 54: Top Cowl Removal And Installation

    MAINTENANCE Top Cowl Removal and Installation WARNING Avoid Serious Injury or Death. Do Not attempt to remove or install cowl while engine is running. Removal Rotate rear latching handle clockwise. Pull out on front latching handle and at the same time lift front of cowl.

  • Page 55: Flywheel Cover Removal And Installation

    MAINTENANCE Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove flywheel cover by lifting off. INSTALLATION Install the flywheel cover two front pins into the front mounting holes and push the bottom mounting holes onto the rear pins. Fuel System WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from gasoline fire or explosion. Carefully follow all fuel system service instructions.
  • Page 56 MAINTENANCE goh120 Fuel System (Continued) WATER SEPARATING FUEL FILTER NOTE: The warning system will turn on when water in the fuel filter reaches the full level. Refer to “Warning System” in Features & Con- trols Section. This filter removes moisture and also debris from the fuel. If the filter becomes filled with water, the water can be removed.

  • Page 57: Steering Link Rod Fasteners

    MAINTENANCE ohi1 Steering Link Rod Fasteners DUAL CABLE STEERING Installation instructions for dual cable single engine applications are included with the dual cable kit. IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cables to the engine must be fastened using special washer head bolt (“a”...

  • Page 58: Fuse Replacement

    MAINTENANCE goh121 omh1 Fuse Replacement IMPORTANT: Always carry spare SFE 20 AMP fuses. The electric starting circuit is protected from overload by an SFE 20 AMP fuse. If the fuse is blown, the electric starter motor will not operate. Try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse may blow again.

  • Page 59: Propeller Replacement

    MAINTENANCE goh112 Propeller Replacement WARNING If the propeller is rotated while the engine is in gear, there is the possibility that the engine will crank over and start. To pre- vent this accidental engine starting and possible serious inju- ry caused from being struck by a rotating propeller, always shift outboard to neutral position and remove spark plug leads before you service the propeller.
  • Page 60 MAINTENANCE 9-10 Propeller Replacement (Continued) Coat the propeller shaft with Mercury Precision Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the propeller shaft, especially in salt water, always apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propel- ler shaft at the recommended maintenance intervals and also each time the propeller is removed.

  • Page 61: Spark Plug Inspection

    MAINTENANCE goh63 ohm4 Spark Plug Inspection Inspect spark plugs at the recommended intervals. Remove the spark plug leads by twisting the rubber boots slight- ly and pull off. Inspect spark plug boots and replace if cracked. Remove the spark plugs to inspect and clean. Replace spark plug if electrode is worn or the insulator is rough, cracked, bro- ken, blistered, or fouled.

  • Page 62: Alternator Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE goh123 omk1 Alternator Drive Belt Tension Adjustment The drive belt should be periodically inspected for condition and ten- sion. Check belt tension by pressing in on the belt at the point shown. Proper tension allows the belt to be pressed in 1/2 in. (12.7mm). If adjustment is required, loosen bolts and adjust belt.

  • Page 63: Lubrication Points

    Lubrication Points Mercury Precision Anti-Corrosion Grease (92-802867A1) Mercury Precision 2-4-C w/Teflon (92-802859A1) or Mercury Precision Special Lubricant 101 (92-802865A1) (Fleet Master and Torque Master Models Only.) Trim Rod Ball Ends – Turn the ball ends to work the lubricant into the ball sockets.
  • Page 64 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Points (continued) Mercury Precision Anti-Corrosion Grease (92-802867A1) Mercury Precision 2-4-C w/Teflon (92-802859A1) or Mercury Precision Special Lubricant 101 (92-802865A1) Light Weight Oil NOTE: Propeller Shaft – Refer to Propeller Replacement for re- moval and installation. WARNING The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant thru grease fitting.

  • Page 65: Checking Power Trim Fluid

    Remove fill cap and check fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the fill hole. Add Mercury Precision Pow- er Trim & Steering Fluid. (92-802880A1) If not available, use au- tomotive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.
  • Page 66 “ADD” (c) and “FULL” (b) marks on dipstick. • If necessary, add Mercury Precision Power Trim & Steering Fluid (92-802880A1) or SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil thru the fill/ vent screw hole to bring level up to the “FULL” mark on the dip- stick.

  • Page 67: Gear Case Lubricant

    MAINTENANCE Gear Case Lubricant Checking Gear Case Lubricant / Refilling Gear Case Torquemaster and Sportmaster Fleetmaster Place outboard in a vertical operating position. Remove the (upper) vent plug and sealing washer. Remove the (lower) Fill/Drain plug. NOTE: Examine the magnetic fill/drain plug for metal particles. A small amount of metal filings or fine metal particles indicates normal gear wear.
  • Page 68 MAINTENANCE Gear Case Lubricant (Continued) Water in Gear Lubricant May: • Settle to bottom and drain out with the lubricant. • Be mixed with lubricant giving a milky color to lubricant. Water in Gear Lubricant Will: • Result in premature bearing failure. •...

  • Page 69: Storage

    To prevent varnish or gum buildup during extended storage, we rec- ommend adding Mercury Precision Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer (92-802875A1) to the fuel tank and operation of the en- gine to introduce the additives to the system.

  • Page 70: Protecting Internal Engine Components

    STORAGE Fuel System (Continued) 1. Portable Fuel Tank – Pour the required amount of Mercury Preci- sion Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer (92-802875A1) (fol- low instructions on container) into fuel tank. Tip fuel tank back and forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel.

  • Page 71: Protecting External Outboard Components

    1. Lubricate all outboard components listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule. 2. Touch up any paint nicks. See dealer for touch-up paint. 3. Spray Mercury Precision Corrosion Guard (92-802878-55) on external metal surfaces, (Do not apply on corrosion control anodes).

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ojc1 – STARTER MOTOR WILL NOT CRANK THE ENGINE POSSIBLE CAUSES • Blown 20 Amp fuse in the starting circuit. Refer to Maintenance Section. • Outboard is not shifted to neutral position. • Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded. •...
  • Page 73 TROUBLESHOOTING – ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY POSSIBLE CAUSES • Spark plugs fouled or defective. Refer to Maintenance Section. • Incorrect setup and adjustments. • Fuel is being restricted to the engine. a. Fuel injectors obstructed. b. Fuel tank filter obstructed. c. Water separating filter or In-Line filter clogged. d.
  • Page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING – BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE POSSIBLE CAUSES • Battery connections are loose or corroded. • Low electrolyte level in battery. • Inefficient battery. • Excessive use of electrical accessories. • Defective alternator, or voltage regulator. – ENGINE OVERHEATING (CONTINUOUS HORN SOUND) POSSIBLE CAUSES •...
  • Page 75 NOTES...

  • Page 76: Engine Wiring Diagram Engine Wiring Diagram

    ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM ORG/PNK PNK/ORG BRN/PNK PNK/BRN RED/BLU BLK = Black BLU = Blue BRN = Brown GRY = Gray GRN/PPL GRN = Green ORN = Orange PNK/PPL PNK = Pink PNK/YEL PUR = Purple PNK/RED RED = Red TAN = Tan PPL/PNK WHT = White YEL/PNK...
  • Page 77 A B C ORG/PNK PNK/ORG BLK/ORN BRN/PNK PUR/YEL PNK/BRN WHT/GRN RED/BLU BLK/ORG BLU/YEL LT.BLU/WHT WHT/GRN TAN/LT.BLU BLK/RED WHT/BLK 2 1 34 567 8 2345 67 8 2 345 67810 9 11 BLK/GRN 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 19 20 21 22 23 24...

  • Page 78: Maintenance Log

    MAINTENANCE LOG Record here all maintenance performed on your outboard. Be sure to save all work orders and receipts. Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours...
  • Page 79 MAINTENANCE LOG Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours...

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