Features & Controls; Tiller Handle Models; Remote Control Features; Oil Pressure Indicator - Mercury 8.0 User Manual

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FEATURES & CONTROLS
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TILLER HANDLE MODELS

IMPORTANT: Avoid engine flooding - Do not rotate the throttle grip while
engine is not running. Doing so will inject fuel into the engine and cause a
possible hard starting flooded condition.
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Tiller Handle - Handle can be tilted 100° for convenient handling during
transportation and storage.
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Starter Rope - Pulling the starter rope cranks the engine over for starting.
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Lanyard Stop Switch - Read the Lanyard Stop Switch safety explanation and
Warning in the General Information Section.
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Lanyard - Read the Lanyard Stop Switch safety explanation and Warning in the
General Information Section.
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Engine Stop Switch - Push in to stop engine.
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Throttle Grip Friction Knob - Turn friction knob to set and maintain the throttle
at desired speed. Turn knob towards (a) to tighten friction and move knob
towards (b) to loosen friction.
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TILLER HANDLE MODELS
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Gear Shift - Controls gear shift.
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Throttle Grip - Controls engine speed.
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Choke - Pull out when starting a cold engine.
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Electric Start Button (Electric Start Models) - Press button to start engine.
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Steering Friction Adjustment - Adjust this lever to achieve the desired steering
friction (drag) on the tiller handle. Move lever towards (a) to tighten friction and
move lever towards (b) to loosen friction.
WARNING
Avoid possible serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Maintain
sufficient steering friction to prevent the outboard from steering into a
full turn if the tiller handle is released.
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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Your boat may be equipped with one of the Mercury Precision or Quicksilver
remote controls shown. If not, consult your dealer for a description of the functions
and operations of the remote control.
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Control Handle - Forward, Neutral, Reverse.
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Neutral Release Lever.
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Lanyard Stop Switch - Read the Lanyard Stop Switch safety explanation and
Warning in the General Information Section.
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Lanyard - Read the lanyard stop switch safety explanation and warning in the
General Information Section.
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Throttle Friction Adjustment - Console Controls require cover removal for
adjustment.
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Ignition Key Switch - Off, On, Start, Choke.
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Fast Idle Lever - Raising lever will increase engine idle speed in neutral. Refer
to Starting the Engine in the Operation Section.
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Throttle Only Button - Pushing in the button will enable you to advance the
control handle for increasing engine idle speed without shifting outboard into
gear. Refer to Starting the Engine in the Operation Section.
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OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

The outboard is equipped with a low oil pressure indicator light.
If oil pressure drops too low, the red light (a) will turn on. As an additional alert of
the low oil pressure condition, the engine will run rough and not exceed 2000 RPM.
If the oil pressure indicator light turns on when the engine is running, stop the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so. Check oil level and add oil as needed. If the
oil pressure indicator should stay on when the oil level is correct, consult your
dealer.
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