Mercury 10 FOURSTROKE Installation Operation Maintenance Warranty Manual page 9

Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 78
EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 78
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 79
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 81
Cowl Removal and Installation......................................................................... 82
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 83
Exterior Care..................................................................................................... 83
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 83
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 84
Corrosion Control Anode ................................................................................. 85
Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 87
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models ...................................................... 89
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.......................................................... 90
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 91
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 92
Lubrication Points ............................................................................................ 95
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................ 97
Checking Power Tilt Fluid................................................................................. 99
Submerged Outboard..................................................................................... 100
Storage
Storage Preparation........................................................................................ 101
Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 101
Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 102
Gearcase........................................................................................................ 102
Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 102
Battery Storage............................................................................................... 103
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models) ................... 104
Engine Will Not Start....................................................................................... 104
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 104
Performance Loss........................................................................................... 105
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 105
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