Mercury 15 EFI SeaPro Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 8

Features and Controls
Tiller Handle Features...................................................................................... 32
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 38
General Features.............................................................................................. 40
Manual Tilt Features and Operation................................................................. 41
Power Tilt Features and Operation, if Equipped............................................... 46
Warning System............................................................................................... 50
Operation
Prestarting Check List....................................................................................... 53
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 53
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 53
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine..................................................... 54
Prestarting Instructions..................................................................................... 54
Engine Break‑in Procedure............................................................................... 56
Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models....................................................... 56
Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models.................................................. 59
Gear Shifting .................................................................................................... 62
Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................ 64
Emergency Starting Procedure......................................................................... 65
Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 69
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 70
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 71
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 73
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 74
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 75
Exterior Care..................................................................................................... 75
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 76
Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 81
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ...................................................... 84
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.......................................................... 86
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 87
Engine Oil......................................................................................................... 87
Corrosion Control Anodes and Continuity Wire................................................ 91
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 94
Gearcase Lubricant.......................................................................................... 96
Checking Power Tilt Fluid if Equipped.............................................................. 98
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 99
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