Mercury 80 Owner's Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List..................................................................................................................................... 30
Operating In Freezing Temperatures................................................................................................................ 30
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water....................................................................................................... 30
Setting Trim Angle while Running Engine at Idle Speed.................................................................................. 30
Engine Break-in Procedure............................................................................................................................... 31
Starting The Engine - Remote Control Models................................................................................................. 31
Gear Shifting..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Stopping The Engine........................................................................................................................................ 33
Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................................................................. 35
EPA Emissions................................................................................................................................................. 35
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................. 36
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................................................................ 37
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................................................................. 37
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation......................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls........................................................................................................ 39
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)........................................................................................... 39
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Air Filter............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Fuel System...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................................................................. 44
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................................................................... 44
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.......................................................................................................... 47
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................ 48
Alternator Drive Belt Inspection........................................................................................................................ 49
Lubrication Points............................................................................................................................................. 50
Checking Power Trim Fluid............................................................................................................................... 52
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................................................................ 54
Storage
Storage Preparation.......................................................................................................................................... 56
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................................................................... 56
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................................................................... 56
Gearcase.......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Positioning Outboard For Storage.................................................................................................................... 57
Battery Storage................................................................................................................................................. 57
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine........................................................................................................... 58
Engine Will Not Start......................................................................................................................................... 58
Engine Runs Erratically..................................................................................................................................... 58
Performance Loss............................................................................................................................................. 58
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................................................................ 59
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