Mercury 15 EFI SeaPro Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 9

Storage
Storage Preparation........................................................................................ 100
Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 100
Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 101
Gearcase........................................................................................................ 101
Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 101
Battery Storage............................................................................................... 102
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models) ................... 103
Engine Will Not Start....................................................................................... 103
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 103
Performance Loss........................................................................................... 104
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 104
Owner Service Assistance
Service Assistance......................................................................................... 105
Ordering Literature.......................................................................................... 107
Engine Installation
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................. 109
Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................. 109
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard....................................................... 109
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ...................................................... 110
Lifting the Outboard........................................................................................ 110
Installing Outboard.......................................................................................... 110
Steering Cable Installation.............................................................................. 112
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.......................................................................... 113
Remote Wiring Harness and Control Cable Installation................................. 114
Changing the Tiller Handle Throttle Grip Rotation.......................................... 121
Battery Installation ‑ Electric Start Models...................................................... 127
Battery Connections....................................................................................... 128
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 129
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