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Mercury 15 Marathon User Manual

Mercury 15 Marathon User Manual (94 pages)

6/8/9.9/10/15 HP

Brand: Mercury | Category: Boat | Size: 4.3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Transfer of Warranty
7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
7
Warranty Information
7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
8
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)
9
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)
12
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
15
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
18
Boater's Responsibilities
21
Before Operating Your Outboard
21
General Information
21
Boat Horsepower Capacity
22
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
22
Outboard Remote Control Models
23
Remote Steering Notice
23
Lanyard Stop Switch
24
Protecting People in the Water
26
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
26
Fishing Seats
27
Wave and Wake Jumping
28
Impact with Underwater Hazards
29
Safety Instructions for Hand Tilled Outboards
30
Exhaust Emissions
30
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
32
Safe Boating Suggestions
32
Recording Serial Number
34
Specifications
34
Installing Outboard
36
Installation
36
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models
37
Battery Connections
37
Propeller Selection
38
Carrying Outboard
39
Trailering Boat
39
Transporting Outboard When Removed from Boat
40
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
40
Gasoline Recommendations
42
Fuel & Oil
42
Oil Recommendation
43
Mixing Fuel and Oil
43
Filling Fuel Tank
44
Tiller Handle Models
45
Features & Controls
45
Remote Control Models - Manual Start
48
Remote Control Models - Electric Start
50
Tilting Outboard
51
Shallow Water Operation
52
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard
53
Adjusting Transom Angle
55
Pre-Starting Check List
56
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
56
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water
56
Operation
56
Operating at High Elevations
57
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
57
Pre-Starting Instructions
57
Engine Break-In Procedure
58
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models and Manual Start Remote Control Models
58
Starting the Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models
62
Gear Shifting
65
Stopping the Engine
66
Emergency Starting
66
Outboard Care
70
EPA Emissions
71
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
71
Flushing the Cooling System
72
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
74
Battery Inspection
74
Fuel System
75
Exterior Care
77
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models
77
Corrosion Control Anode
77
Propeller Replacement
78
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
80
Carburetor Adjustments
81
Lubrication Points
83
Gearcase Lubrication
86
Submerged Outboard
87
Storage Preparation
88
Protecting External Outboard Components
88
Storage
88
Protecting Internal Engine Components
89
Gearcase
89
Positioning Outboard for Storage
89
Battery Storage
89
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
90
Engine will Not Start
90
Engine Runs Erratically
90
Troubleshooting
90
Performance Loss
91
Battery will Not Hold Charge
91
Local Repair Service
92
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
92
Service Away from Home
92
Owner Service Assistance
92
Mercury Marine Service Offices
93

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Mercury 15 Marathon Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Mercury 15 Marathon Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual (87 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 4.52 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Boater's Responsibilities
11
Before Operating Your Outboard
11
Boat Horsepower Capacity
11
General Information
11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
12
Outboard Remote Control Models
12
Remote Steering Notice
13
Lanyard Stop Switch
13
Protecting People in the Water
16
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
16
Wave and Wake Jumping
18
Impact with Underwater Hazards
19
Safety Instructions for Hand-Tilled Outboards
20
Exhaust Emissions
20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
22
Safe Boating Suggestions
22
Recording Serial Number
24
Model Year Production Code
24
Specifications
25
Carrying Outboard
26
Trailering Boat
26
Transporting
26
Transporting Outboard When Removed from Boat
27
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
27
Fuel Requirements
29
Fuel and Oil
29
Oil Recommendation
30
Mixing Fuel and Oil
30
Filling Fuel Tank
31
Tiller Handle Models
32
Features and Controls
32
Remote Control Models - Manual Start
34
Remote Control Models - Electric Start
36
Tilting Outboard
37
Shallow Water Operation
38
Setting the Transom Angle of Your Outboard
39
Adjusting Transom Angle
41
Prestarting Check List
42
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
42
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
42
Operation
42
Operating at High Elevations
43
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
43
Prestarting Instructions
43
Engine Break-In Procedure
44
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models and Manual Start Remote Control Models
44
Starting the Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models
47
Gear Shifting
50
Stopping the Engine
51
Emergency Starting
51
Cleaning Care Recommendations
55
EPA Regulations
57
EPA Emissions
57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
58
Flushing the Cooling System
59
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
60
Battery Inspection
61
Fuel System
61
Exterior Care
62
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
63
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models
64
Corrosion Control Anode
64
Propeller Replacement
65
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
67
Carburetor Adjustments
68
Lubrication Points
69
Gearcase Lubrication
73
Submerged Outboard
74
Storage Preparation
75
Protecting External Outboard Components
75
Storage
75
Protecting Internal Engine Components
76
Gearcase
76
Positioning Outboard for Storage
76
Battery Storage
76
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
77
Engine will Not Start
77
Engine Runs Erratically
77
Troubleshooting
77
Battery will Not Hold Charge
78
Performance Loss
78
Service Assistance
79
Owner Service Assistance
79
Ordering Literature
81
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware
83
Installing Outboard
83
Installation
83
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models
85
Battery Connections
85
Propeller Selection
86
Maintenance Log
87

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