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Mercury 8 TwoStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Mercury 8 TwoStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual (108 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Boater's Responsibilities
11
Before Operating Your Outboard
11
Boat Horsepower Capacity
11
General Information
11
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 Recommendations
22
Recording Serial Number
25
Model Year Production Code
25
Specifications
27
Component Identification
30
Associated Parts
35
Removing the Motor
36
Carrying the Motor
36
Storing the Motor
36
Transporting
36
Trailering Boat/Outboard
37
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
38
Fuel Requirements
39
Fuel and Oil
39
Oil Recommendation
40
Mixing Fuel and Oil
40
Filling Fuel Tank
41
Engine Break-In
41
Remote Control Features
42
Tilt up and Tilt down
42
Features and Controls
42
Shallow Water Operation
44
Trim Angle Adjustment
45
Steering Friction Adjustment
46
Throttle Grip Turning Friction Adjustment
47
Trim Tab Adjustment
47
Prestarting Check List
50
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
50
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
50
Operation
50
Operating at High Elevations
51
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
51
Prestarting Instructions
51
Engine Break-In Procedure
52
Warming up the Engine
53
Starting the Engine
54
Gear Shifting
57
Stopping the Engine
59
Emergency Starting
61
Cleaning Care Recommendations
63
Maintenance
63
Outboard Care
64
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
64
Flushing the Cooling System
66
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
67
Battery Inspection
68
Fuel System
68
Exterior Care
70
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models
70
Replacing the Anodes
71
Propeller Replacement
72
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
75
Lubrication Points
76
Changing Gear Oil
76
Submerged Outboard
77
Preseason Check
78
Storage Preparation
78
Protecting External Outboard Components
79
Protecting Internal Engine Components
79
Gearcase
79
Positioning Outboard for Storage
79
Battery Storage
80
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
81
Engine will Not Start
81
Engine Runs Erratically
81
Troubleshooting
81
Performance Loss
82
Battery will Not Hold Charge
82
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware
83
Installing Outboard
83
Installation
83
Installing the Remote Control Devices
85
Wire Color Code Abbreviations
90
Battery Installation
91
Propeller Selection
92
Propeller Table
93
Accessories
94
MH Models
96
Wiring Diagrams
96
EH Models
98
E Models
100
Single Remote Control Box
102
- Service Assistance
  104
- Ordering Literature
  106
- Maintenance Log
  108

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