Mercury 2.5 Service Manual page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List......................................................................................................................................... 22
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................... 22
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.......................................................................................................... 22
Engine Break-in Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 22
Starting The Engine.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Gear Shifting - Models with Gear Shift................................................................................................................. 25
Stopping The Engine ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Emergency Starting.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................................... 28
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................ 29
Top Cowl Removal And Installation...................................................................................................................... 29
Exterior Care........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................................... 30
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 30
Corrosion Control Anode...................................................................................................................................... 32
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................................................................................. 32
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment............................................................................................................................. 33
Lubrication Points................................................................................................................................................. 34
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 35
Submerged Outboard........................................................................................................................................... 37
Storage
Storage Preparation............................................................................................................................................. 38
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................................... 38
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................................... 38
Gearcase.............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................................ 38
Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Start............................................................................................................................................ 39
Engine Runs Erratically........................................................................................................................................ 39
Performance Loss................................................................................................................................................ 39
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service............................................................................................................................................ 40
Service Away From Home.................................................................................................................................... 40
Parts And Accessories Inquiries........................................................................................................................... 40
Service Assistance............................................................................................................................................... 40
Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................................................................................... 40
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