MERC

OPERATION A N D MAINTE
MANUAL

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@SrunswickCorp. 1982 90-99865 (ENGLISH)
 GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT OWNER IDENTIFICATION and CAUTION and IMPORTANT information in bold
REGISTRATION INFORMATION type, such as this paragraph.

It 1s e q i e n t ~ a lthat v o u r s e l l ~ n gdealer f d l s o u t t h e DIRECTIONAL REFERENCES

?lotor R e g ~ s t r a t ~ oCard n coniplctelv a n d mails ~t to
the l i r a n c h / I ) i s t r ~ b ~ ~ timmediately
or u p o n salr of the All directional references a r e given as they appear
neM product I t i d e n t ~ f ~ enia m e a n d a d d r r i s of t h e
when viewing boat from s t e r n , looking toward bow.
o r i g ~ n a lp u r c h a s e r , product model arid serial n u m b e r ,
date of sale. t l p e of use a n d ?elling dealer's code,
11ii n a m e a n d address. T h e dealer also c-ert~fiesthat SERIAL NUMBER
\ o u arcs t h e o r ~ g l n a p l u r c h a i e r a n d u - ~ of
r t h e product.
T h e serial n u m b e r is staniped i n t o t h e serial nuriiher
plate o n t h e swivel bracket. T h i s n u m b e r is t h e
S e e Yi7arrantyPolicy arid information o n outside hack manufacturer's key to n u m e r o u s engineering details
c o w r of this book. which apply t o y o u r motor. W h e n ordering parts,
accessories a n d tools, o r when corrrsponding with
IMPORTANT: Read this book carefully and t h e dealer i n regard to service matters, always specify
thoroughly, particularly SAFETY WARNING, model a n d serial number.

T h r d i a - < , r ~ p ~ ~and
o n is p w i l i ~ . a t i o n scontained h r ~ ~ wrrr
i n in effect a t the time this guide was approved fur
printing. Rleri,nr! Illarinr. whose polic? i i orlc of continuou.; irnprovernrnt, reserles the right ta, disr,irntinl~r
n i ~ d r l -at all! time. or t o rhansr. spec:ifi~.ationsor designs. without notice and ~ i t h o u itn c ~ ~ r r i r obhgation.
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PERIODIC CHECKUP S r r v i w 1)ealer a n d not t o a t t e m p t tllc repair ~ . , r k
himself.

After 2 0 h o u r s , a n inspection h o u l c l be performed b) SPECIFICAPIO

ail Authorized Outboard Dealer a t local rates a n d paid
f o i by tlie owner.

. I f t r r t h e 2 0 -h o u r check, your outboard should btb

taken to a n 4uthorized Dealer every 100 h o u r s of Pisto11 180ri: 90c1
I)isplac~mrr~t (I1 (:u. 111.) (J.5 Cu. In.)
oprration - o r at least once each year - for l u b r changr,
Rwomn~endcd C:t~an\pion CL~anlpion
t u n e u p , etc. Spark PIue ()I.-77.11 01.-7DV
Spark L'lug Gap I : . / - /
T o find t h e Authorized Service facilities i n your
locality, o r wile11 traveling, refer to t h e classified o r
yellow pages i n t h e local telephone directory under
f r Outboard Motors" o r " Marine En g ines."

RPhl Range 4500-5500

Furl Tank
T h i s owner's publication includes operation a n d Capacity*
service i n s t r u c t i o n s . If disassembly o r replace- Liter5 11-1/11. 11-1/4 11-1/11.
Irnper~alGals. 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1 /Z
m e n t , particularly of internal parts, is required, U.S. Gallon\
t h e owner is advised t o see a n Authorized rtddltional capacity for oil ~rtrludcd.

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 @ 2-Cyl. Merc 7.5E Shawn

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 MOTOR INSTALLATION
OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTING
SAFETY WARNING: Before operating
motor, i t is advisable to bolt the motor to
the transom. During operation, clamp
screws should be checked occasionally
for tightness on the transom. Failure to
bolt motor to transom may result i n
damage to boat, loss of motor and pos-
sible injury to occupants of boat.
@H OW to Plane a Boat
a U RON(;! Bow l i p
1, W IZONG! Bow Down
e RIGHT! P l a n e o r Eben k e e l
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Your motor 15 d e s ~ ~ r l rfor d a r.: omrncnrled trar s 1x1
h q h t . To avoid damage t o ~ I J I+ ~ m,i id to prevt lit
nlotor from working loose d u r i n g operation, ~t 1s
~ n l p o r t a n tthat clarr~p( t h u m b ) i c r r w s a r e t l g h t ~ r w d
securely and equally. T h u ~ r l bscrew g n p s should b r
111 ( o r near) a h o r u o n t a l pldnr to allow full t d t up
a n d t u r n of motor. F a i l u ~ tto ~ o1)servr thl5 t h u m b
strew p o s l t ~ o n c o d d result in &image to sterrlng
parti.
TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
H o l e i a r e provided 111 t h e clamp 1)rac.hrt t u p e r m t
c*hanplnglocatlon of t d t lnc k pin for propcr adjustment
of t ~ l angle.
(Figure 2)
t Adjust t ~ l allgle
t so that boat r l d e i I r ~ r l
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS LIGHTING CIRCUIT (Merc 9.8-7.5)

PROPELLER RECOMMENDATION
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PROPELLERS
SAFETY WARNING: When installing or
For pl ~ p t ~ l l t ‘rre c o n r r i ~ ~ ~ ~ l c l ~at pl op rl j~lng
s to \ oul removing propeller, place a block of
p a r t ~ r . u l a r bonl. t o n < u l t ~ o dealer.u ~ I5irlg arl wood between the anti-cavitation plate
Improper prol~c'llercan t a u w 5rrloui dnrnagr to yo^^ and propeller to prevent accrdental motor
outhodrd nlutor. starting and to protect the Rands from
propeller blades while removing the
propeller nut.

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INSTALLING PROPELLER @ Propeller Removal and Installation
1. To aid in f u t u r e removal of the propeller, liberally
coat the propeller shaft splines with one of t h e
following Quicksilver products:
- Special Lubricant 101
- 2-4-C Multi-Lube
- Perfect Seal

2. Slide collar arid propeller onto shaft.

3 . Place washer and n u t (Figure 3) o n end of pro-

peller shaft and, with wood hlock still in plarx,
tighten n u t securely.

REMOVLNG PROPELLER

1. Place a flat block of wood between anti-cavitation

plate and propeller. a Propeller ~ u t
b Splitwrl Washer
2. Remove propeller shaft n u t and washer. (Figure c. Quicksilver frcalrr-.iIc.r
3) d Collar
th l'rolwller Shaft
3. Slide propeller off shaft. f Gear Housing

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 FUEL MIXTURE AND FUEL SYSTEM
INSTALLING FUEL TANK

1. Place fuel tank in position in bottom of boat.

(Figure 4)

2. Connect fuel line to motor by inserting twist con-

nector into receptacle in bottom cowl. (Figure 5)
Arrange the fuel line so that it cannot become
pinched, kinked, sharply bent or stretched during
operation of the motor. Check with t h e motor in far
left and right turn positions.
@ Twist Connector

CAUTION: Use CARE when transporting

fuel tanks, whether in a boat or car. DO
NOT fill fuel tanks to maximum capacity.
Cool gasoline expands considerably and
builds up pressure i n the fuel tank due to
higher outside temperatures. This can
cause fuel leakage and a potential fire
hazard.

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GASOLINE-OIL SELECTION

Use a n j gasoline. that w ~ l lsat~sfactordyoperate a n

a u t o m o b ~ l eengme, and Quirksilver Formula 50-1>
2-C\iclr Outboard Lubricant. If 50-1) 0111% not a v a ~ l a h l r .
consult j o u r Authorized Dealer for a n a( wptahle oil.

CAUTION: The use of other than Formula

50-D Oil or an acceptable oil may cause
piston scoring, bearing failure or both. DO CORRECT FUEL MIXING PROCEDURE
NOT, under any circumstances, use multi-
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grade or other highly-detergent auto-
mobile oils or oils which contain metallic CAUTION: Observe fire prevention rules,
additives. Use of improper gasolines and/ particularly the matter of smoking. Mix fuel
or oil can cause serious damage to your outdoors or at least i n a well-ventilated
outboard motor. location.

FUEL MIXTURE

1Jwa 50:l g a s o l i ~ ~ e - orativ

il as s h o ~ in
n the follow~ng
rhart.

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ously, t h e n add balance of'oil a n d gasoline a r ~ dmix
again. Cleanliness is of' p r i n ~ eimportance in mixing
fuel, a s even a very sniall particle of dirt can c a u s r car-
huretion trouble.
IMPORTANT: Always use fresh gasoline. When
standing, gasoline forms certain gum and varnish
deposits and, when kept i n a tank for a length of
time, may give carburetor trouble and cause spark
plug fouling.
IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENT FUEL
MIXTURES
( k r h u r e t o r idle adjustment is sensitive to f u r l mixture
variations which result from use of different gasolines
a n d oils o r d u e to inaccurate measuring o r mixing. This
may necessitate frequent readjustment of t h e carbu-
retor idle needle. Be consistent. Prepare each batch of
fuel exactly t h e same as previous ones.
IMPORTANT: Using less than the recommended
proportion of oil may result i n very serious motor
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damage from lack of sufficient iubricetion. Using
more than the recommended proportion of oil wild
cause spark plug fouling, erratic carburetion
excessive smoking and faster-than-normal car-
bon accumulation.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
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CAUTION: Follow break-in procedure
carefully.
i the
O p e r a t r a n e b motor a t varied t h r o t t l r w t t ~ r l g to1
first h o u r ( o n e h o u r ) . A\'OIl) both wide-open-throttic
operdtlon a n d prolonged i t l l v 111 (*oldwater areas d u r i r ~ g
this period.
Attrr t h r first h o u r (one h o u r ) of o p r ~ a t l o r it,h e motor
is read) for nornlal operation dnd rtiri) he r u n a t any
spred. I ) O NOT F:XC:E2';I) tllr full t l ~ r o t t l rRI'M. range
listrd In "Speclf~t-ations", p r w e d ~ n ~ .
 OPERATION
NOTICE: Models 7.519.8 ONLY: If your motor will
be operated primarily i n cold water areas [normal
water temperature BELOW 50" F (10" C)] and/or
areas where extreme day-to-day temperature vari-
ations of 20" F to 40" F (-6" C to 5" C) are common,
we recommend installation of a thermostat (OP-
TIONAL ACCESSORY for 7.519.8 models) i n the
engine cooling system.

@ Co-Pilot Adjustment - Merc 9.8-7.5-4.5

A thermostat controlled cooling system maintains
a constant, higher engine operating temperature,
thus providing smoother engine operation, par-
ticularly at sloweroperating speeds. See an Autho-
rized Servicing Dealer for this accessory.

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SHIFTING GEARS THROTTLE SETTINGS

@ Shift Lever and Mere Y.8E and

7.5E Electric Start Buttslr

a Shift Lever
b Electric Start Button
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@ Twist Grip Throttle Tilt Stop

a Ring
Ir Troll 3t.1

a T i l t Stop Lever
it Rcvcrw Lock. t r t e r
c Troll Brac-ket
tl Swivel Bracket t. ittis~g

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IMPORTANT: Do not use tilt slop lever while trail-
i lh' i u r r tllc.1 tdnh ('Olltdllli 1 5 l l f f l l it'lll d l i l O l l l l ' Of
ering. Tilt motor and place a block of wood
iuel nlixtt~rta,and ttidt tdnh 1, j ~ r o ~ w sr le ~c u ~ in
t ~
between clamp and swivel bracket.
lwat .

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O Manual Choke (a)
Merc 9.8-7.5

3 . Open a w vent s r r r h o n f ucl tank cap.

@ Priming Fuel
System

SAFETY WARNING: Be sure that outboard

is in "NEUTRAL" gear before attempting to
start motor electrically or manually. If out-
board starts while in gear, occupants may
be thrown from boat.

Ic
O. Kotate t ~ ~ grip
s t throttlt. t o St I I ~ " I,( tion on (Fig
urc. 8 ) .

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7. If t h e enginc is cold, pull CJut t l ~ cr h o k e knob (Fig- release mechanism is designed so that starter
u l r 11) to p1ac.e t h e c h o k e i n "On" p ~ 5 1 1 i o r(io n cannot engage during rewend.
Mrrc 4.5, set the c h o k e in closed posltion a s in&-
c a t t d b j a1 r o w ) . Use ot t h c c h o k e 1- not necca-dr)
if rrigi rir i5 warm. STARTING PROCEDURE -. EbECPRlC

8 . \!'it11shift Icver in neutral position, pull starter Merc 9.8 and 7.5
handlr.

0 . After pulling starter h a r ~ d l eoric.e, p1ac.e niannal

choke in "Off" pa;.'\itlon and again pull startt,r h a n -
'

tile t o start motor. Should a (:old niotor falter after

starting, quickly movtl choke " On" a n d "Off"
wveral tilnt+ until ~ n o t o r u n s steadily.
-.

IMPORTANT: Starter is automatic rewind type. :3 . (:c)nnec.t fuel 111lrto motor 1 1 1 t n i e r i ~ r i gtw15t c n n -
Proper operating technique will add many hours riec.ttrr i n t o rcc.eptac.lt. o n c (1% 1. I,o( k I-)) t ~ i s t l n g
of life to starter cable and to starter internal mech- !%-turn c l o c h w ~ w .(1-~gure5)
anism. Grasp handle firmly and pull outward
slowly until engagement of ratchet mechanism 4.
can be felt. Then continue outward pull with a full,
vigorous stroke. Do not release handle at end of 5. P r ~ t r i et a r b u r r t o r a n d fuc.1 -y5tpri1 kr) S ~ I ~ C 11g
( L

stroke and allow i t to snap back. Retain grip on prnning t u h e or1 fuel I m r ~\I/
. 11t.11 1111:\ pr~nitvi,j)r*.--
handle and allow cable to rewind slowly. Ratchet s u r e ill be felt. (Figure 101
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6. Shift into neutral.
; Rotate t ~ ~grip
s l t l i r ~ t t l c 't
OPERATION WITHOUT BATT
(Electric Starting Models)
t t
~ ) '-tart1' [ J O ~ I ~ (1:1g-
~O~~.

9. W i t h shift l e i r r in neutral, presi s t a r t r r button t o

actuate d r c - t r l cs t a r t r r . ( F ~ g u r 7e ) 1 s sour1 d i i110tor SAFETY WARNING: Battery leads MUST
starts to riln. reIrast= hutton arid push choke knob in. BE taped off (insulated) or positioned i n a
manner that prevents a completed circuit
between the reads.
I -2
IMPORTANT: The starter motor is not designed
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for continuous operation, and serious damage

may result i f operated continuously for more than
30 seconds. Pause and allow the starter motor to
cool off for 2 minutes. STOPPING PROCEDURE

I f t h e r n o t u r i + to r c n m n irlstallcd , ) r l tht. bo-i . r t d y f o r

10. If mot01 should falttbr, a c t u a t r manual t hoke. i n i ~ n c d i d i er r s h r t , s t o p 11y i l ~ i f t i a~ l il l~o i+butral ar1~1
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depres,:~~g"Stop" b u t t o ~ i .( F I ~ u12
~ Ic Hold "St up"
h u t t o n d o w n until motor ha; >tnppt.d rtmriln;: m r n -
@ Troll (a) - Merc 5.8-7.5-4.5
pletclj

@ Stopping (a) - Merc 9.8-1.5-4.5

"l^lL"!--UPAND SHALLOW WATER TROLL

LEVER OPERATION

Motor carp be tilted up manualiy only when placed in

"Forward" gear. (Figure 7)

Rlrrc 9.8-7.5-4.5 motors can hr placril I I I a shdElbiw

water "Troll" position a n d releairtl f r o m this p o ~ l -
tion as follows:
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IS (ENGI ISH 3)
 h t throttle to " S l ~ f tRangrl" (Figure
I . Rrtard t ~ ~ grip OPERATlON I N SALT WATER
8) and ahift into "E'orwarJ" (E'lgure 7 ) .

2. P u d l 1evc.r in direction of "'l'roll." (Figure 13)

3 . 'Tilt motor u p nlanually to engage in s l i a l l o ~

water "l'rull" position.

1.. 'So relea+ from 4lallou water " Troll," retard

throttle a n d shift to "Forward." Puyh lc\cxl to t h e DON'TS
siclc and down, then t ~ l tmotor lnanuallj to dl>-
ctigagc from the "Troll" p o h ~ t i o n . 1. Don't opci,ite motor out-of-&dl . I o r v ~ t hfl11i111n..

SHALLOW WATER OPERATION

CAUTION: When shift lever is in "Neutral"

or "Reverse" position, lower unit is locked
in normal operating position. Shock load
of impact could cause transom breakage,
particularly when boat is backing up. Pro-
ceed cautiously when i n reverse motion
and be careful of underwater obstructions.
Do not accelerate motor to high RPM.
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CAVITATION
(lavitation, which is cvident when t h e motor speeds
u p but boat a p e d is reduced, is caused by o n e of the
following:
I . Proprller operating too closr to the surface.
2. Transom too high.
3 . Tilt angle adjusted so that lower unit i i too
hi&.
4. Boat riding stern-high because of improper loading.
(Figure 2)
5. Propeller fouled by weeds, rope, etc.
6. Damaged or broken propeller blades. Broken
blade usually is indicated by excessive vibra-
t1on.
7. Propeller safety clutch slipping due to damage.
WATER PUMP OPERATION
Normal water pump operation is indicated by a steady,
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IMPORTANT: On 9.8 and 7.5 models, which are
equipped with a thermostat (OPTIONAL ACC
SORY) in the cooling system (Figure 14), a "tell-
tale" stream is NOT visible until the engine
reaches normal operating temperatures, and the
thermostat opens (5 to 45 seconds, depending
upon engine RPM and water temperature).
If t h e "tell-talv" is ~riterrnittentor a t ~ s r r l during
: o , ~rta -
iron ( f r r y u e n t visual c.hecxk), S101' hlr 1'TOH 1KRIi;-
111 ATE:l,Y, and
(:heck gear housing w,attAr 111take for poy7i ~ l r
restriction (wreds, nlutl. ~ t . () .
Check "tell-tale" hose for possihlr r e s t r ~ c t i ~ ) l l
(use a pirce of wirch).
Models 9.8 arid 7.5 e y u ~ p l dwith thermo?t,rt:
Check thermostat a n d / o r thrrrnoitat houhing
for positl-,lr restric.tion a n d / o r thermostat
malfunction. (Figure 14)
If n o restriction is evident, a nlalfunrtion has occurled
at some other point within the coolmg sy,tem, posjibly
thr water pump itself
Operat1011 with a defective wdter ] J U I l i I l o r :,htruc'tic~r
i n t h e co01111g~ y s t e r nulll call-e ovi-I 11 3at~rlb;
a n d seve-t
engine damage. Refer t h e rnotor to ' n l u 111)rizrdSer
vice facility.

14 -
O WectifierIAlternartor Leads
Merc 9.8 and 7.5

2. Ailew nrstor to run &f idling speed anti!

a Rectifier
it stops of its own accord, ~nsdicating
h 1 ellow /Red &Iternator Lrndi the carburetor has run dry
c Thermostat Huusing (Optional icceb-or))
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REMOVlNG TOP COWL
@ Removing Top Cowl - Merc 9.8-7.5
MERC 9.8-7.5: 12enio\t~ top c o ~ t> l p u - h ~ n grvwl
rrlraw, Icver 011 rear of hattorn t u w l a n d lifting row1
uft ( u p allti forward). ( F l p r e 15)

MERC 4.5: Pull t h e twu l a t c h p m lt.ver3 outward

from , ~ d eof hottorn c o w l (Figure 16) and 11Et t o p c o w l
otf ( u p and f 01w,lrd).

Avoid operation of motor with cowling removed.

a Top < . o w l
b Top (:owl Latch
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@ Removing Top Cowl - Merc 4.5

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

'Tl~r. carburetor hd, a tixed h ~ g h - \ p e r djct. 1,111 ,in itll,.

nlixturc atljustnlrnt 1% pro\ld(d.

IDLE MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 17) (:orlti~i~lc: t u r r l ~ n g( loc.ku~ii.t::ii~!too irsari a m u

t u i e i i o h t a ~ n c i l .dr111 ~ r l o t o rilr,u- dc w ~ and
i nl 5
ltllr nlixturc cannot he a d j ~ i i t r dr.ffect~vrlyw1111t~111 Iire\.

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@ Idle Adjustment

a 1d1e h l j o ~ ~ m c r ~ t
1) Rich (Turn Left)
Lrau (Turn Right)

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@ Fuel Tank Filter @ Carburetor Fuel Screen -
Merc 9.8-7.5

LUBRICATION (FIGURE 20)

P~riodicall~ ( c l e r j 25 hour,) luh .~c,ate t h r lobe

drive unit with ()uicksilvt~r Supt,r-B)ut Outlmatt
Gear I , u L r ~ c a n ta, follows:

14027
IMPORTANT: Do not use regular automotive
a Fuel Tank Filter grease in the lower drive unit.
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(20) Lubrication
lubricant vent b c r e w hnlt:, iilrlit,atink that thr t,i ah-
ing is filled.

3. IZrl~la~.t~ lukiric,a~ztv r ~ l t>c:r1.2? t'irst L ~ I C Ifill

I pl ~ g ,
taking +p:r.ial (,'ire that t t i ( , w a > i ~ ~ : is r i n 11l.it:t.
t i l t . ht>;i,l of' eiit.h 5 0 t11:tt \viitf>rivill 11oi
1i1111t:i. 1 1 ak
p j t t h t~~ ~ r t ~ i ndt o+ t11v
, g,:<irll(t11s'1,g.

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 LUBRICATION CHART

Description
I Type 1,ubricant
I Fresh Water
Frequency

0r
'I'hrottlr-Shift 1.11rkagr M~~It~purpow
1 u t m i a111

I
Qu~(.~sI~L(.I~
T h u m b $z-rws 411ti-(:,,rro+ioi1
Crca-e

t'ropellrr Shaft
I Quicksilver
- Special Lubricant 101
- 2:4-c Multi-Lube
I Oncr in Srahon

- Perfect Seal

NOTE: L u b r l r a n t s , s e a l r i \ , etc., r a n he obtained f r o m your 4uthorlzed S ~ r v l r l r ~1)ealrr.

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SEHVlClNG SPARK PLUGS

SAFETY WARNING: Do rrot t s w h or dis-

connect any ignition system parts w h ~ l e PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 0 8
engine is running or while battery cables SHIPMENT
of electric starting models are connected.
Do not remove spark plug connectors and
hold them i n your hand to check for spark
while engine is running, as high voltage
is present. Never attempt to turn engine
over by hand with propeller or flywheel.

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appr~)v..J -tor;lgr heal ititc) t11ta -.pall, plug hole inlo gear housing which is caused by hose iubri-
of t h e KO.I cy111i~Ic1 d l l o ~ + l n gnuw t o r some of cant vent screw or loose fill plug. Be sure to
tllr oil to J ~ d i uI ~ I ~the U crdnkr-aw tht- t i a i d e r replace gaskets under screws, replacing any
port:. this opri a t ~ u nfor t i l t . utlrt'r r,)'it~ltlci. damaged gaskets.
thril iri3tdl spark plug-. a i ~ do p e r d t ~ $ l i t . ,tarter
V I ~ O to ~O d i sUt r i hJi ~~
t coll
~ a l c ~ u t ~ ttlil t inside o i
ATTENTlON REQUlRED FOLLQWlNG
t l w c ranhra-e arid c * y l l ~ dI ty.
0PERATIC)N IN SALT WATER OR SILT

h c e n though t h e ~ n t r r ~ oiurfa<.t--r a e trvatrd I )

realst (orrosio11, t h r r r ~ t l l l 1 5 a c ~ s idh t y of 3
met h a ~ l i c a l buildup of salt a n d 311 d r p 3 1 t s w h i ~ ' 1
n o torill of p r o i r c t i v r wdtitlg c a n II!vv?n3 d i d whicLl
To aid in f u t u r e removal oi the propzllt!, itberally -all L t h~ l l t n l i l d t e dolilY b y occ.aylc,~ialflu,hirlp w l t l
coat t h e prupzllrr shaft splirlrb with orit- of rhc
follo~zi1gQ u i c k d v e ~p r d u c t ~ .
- - Special L u b r ~ r a r l tL 01
-- 2- 1-C Slulti-Lube
-- Perf ecr Seal

IMPORTANT: When storing outboard mstsr for

the winter, be sure that all water is drained from
the gear housing (thru the propeller herb). To aid in f u t u r e rcnioval of t h e propeller, liberally
Trapped water may freere srr expand, thus erack- coat t h e propeller shaft spllnei wlth one of the
ing the gear housing ran /or water pump housing. followll~gQuit-itsilver p d u c t -
- Special Lul)ricwit 101
Check and rcflll lower unit, as explairred, before - 2-4-(. Multi-Lube
storage to protect against possible water leakage - Pel fcct staal
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I.:ntirc. p o w e r h e a d can hc spraytxl with a c o a t i n g
of a M e r c u r y a p p r o v e d r u s t prt:vrtntive oil to
@) Flush Plug - Merc 9.8-7.5
prottBct the finish of all parts L r n r a t l l t h e c o ~ l .
Tiit: rxttsrior also c.dn IN hprayrtl o r w i p t ~ d t o
p r e v e t ~ twlt ('0rrc~aii111f r o m dulling t h e f i n i s h .

@ "FLUSH" Plug - Merc 4.5

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While and after flushing, keep motor in upright posi- 4. Pour a liberal amount of Quitk>xlcrr E n g i ? ~
tion, resting on skeg, until all water has drained (leaner or Quirks~lvrrFurmula 50-D 2-(:yclr Out-
from drive shaft housing to prevent water from .
board Lubricant into the criginr \la tli Ibarbureto
entering the powerhead via drive shaft housing and and spark plug hole.
exhaust ports.
5. Manuall y "crank" engiilr to t l ~ , i , r h ~ , tthe
r lubri
cant within the engine, then d r a ~ r exr
i t scllubrlran
By following the preceding simple preventive main-
from engine.
tenance operations at regular intervals, longer life
will be added to your motor when used in salt water. 6. Reinstall spark plug and high trr.sion It ad.

IMPORTANT: If it appears that the engine D1D

ATTENTION REQUIRED FOLLOWING NOT take in any foreign material (mud, sand,
COMPLETE SUBMERSION weeds, etc), and "cranks" freely, the engine should
be started. If there is evidence that foreign mate-
In an effort to deter serious internal engine damage
rial had entered the engine, the engine should be
and avert expensive engine repairs, a motor, that has
disassembled and cleaned (take motor to an
been submerged, requires IMMEDIATE service upon
Authorized Dealer for service).
recovery.
7 . Start engine and operate at low KPM fcrr a m i n l m ~ n t
Wash entire motor with clean, fresh water to of 5 mmutes, then r u n engine at varied throttle s ~ t
remove mud, silt, weeds, salt, etc. tings for an additional 15-20 nlinutrs. (Normab
operation will continue the drying-out process, dis-
Remove the spark plug and purge the engine and placing remaining moisture a d providing internal
carburetor of as much water as possible ("crank" lubrication.)
engine with spark plug holes facing downward).
8. If engine performance still indicates engine troubie.
If compressed air is available, "blow-dry" the take motor to an Authorized Dealer for further
engine internally and externally. service.
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IMPORTANT: The following chart is intended as a guide to aid i n finding and correcting minor outboard motur
malfunctions, should they occur. Possible causes are listed i n order of probability and, even though some may
appear to be quite obvious, these same causes often are overlooked when a problem occurs, If a problem cannot
be located and corrected with the aid of the guide, see your Authorized Dealer for further service. For manual
start engines, disregard references to electric starting.

SAFETY WARNING: Before attempting any checks or repairs, battery cables on electric start model I
MUST BE REMOVED from battery to prevent possible personal injury or damage to equipment. 1
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7 . I.oo>c o r corroded Latter! ronuection:

8 h t a l r o r t:on~aniillated fuel

9. Imtlroprr l ' u ~ l - o i ratlo

l

10. I ) r t r c t ~ \ ro r ilronp tj-PP spark plugs

1 1 . P o o r c o n n r l tiorls o r daulagrd ignitior~

wring

8. P o o r idling o r
rngine m i a x ,
uhilt, idling

3 . 5tal1. o r r o n t a ~ n i n a t e dfuel

1.. Tliruttle 4 r u t t r r ( ~ )rot closing conipletrly

5. I k f w t i w iprr~ttunconlponent

h . Rrrd \ a i x r ope11 o r hrokcn

1. F o u l t d o r wrong type spark plugs

2. Stalr o r c u u t a m r n a t ( ~ dfuel

3. U rong i i ~ r and
l uil rnirturc

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 5. S r r " ( l i r h a r e t o r " , prwcdirig Irt 111.1.1la

f51,- ! , ~ , ~ p r:,)rI I Lh r o ~ ~ ~ ~ a t ~ o t ~ .
6. St.? 4uttrori/c.d S r . ~ \ ~ ( . i Ilr.,rlr~-
np

7. S e r ''(;", "k;ng~r~t.
O ~ t ~ r t ~ v a t iloll
r ~ g~ ~I ' ~~ I ) ,II Ir ,~t a r t .
-
1. ( h r r o d c d o r looar battrry terminals 1 . (:Iran and t i g l ~ ~ r battcsry
.n tarrnirldls.

2. I.ou electrolyte Irbel 2 . F ~ l Latrrr)

l lo r t ~ i . r ) n ~ n ~ r ~I V~\ dI cI.t l

3 . b o r n o u t o r i n e f f ~ r i r n tb a t t e r y 3 . Replacr b a t t r r \ wtth ( , I I ~ . 111 r t . r o ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ t ~c ra lp, il cl .~dt y .

4. I%i.r.i\i,r usc of r l w t r i r a l acces.oric.. 1,.L i e h a t t r r j of r e c ~ ~ r n r n t ~ n dc ar dp a < , r t \ .

3. Defrcti\.c rectifler 5. her \ u t h o r ~ z < . dS c r \ i r t t i g 1)ralrr f o r -+-pair.

6. Defectiva a l t r r n a t o r

I . T r a n m n i too high

2. Boat ~ m p r o p r r l yloaded

3. T11t angle not correctly adjusted

, I . P r o p r l l r r of wrong pitch o r d ~ a r n r t v r

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General Informatiorl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(:over Tilt Stop 1~:ver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 1
Inlportant 0w11er Identification a n d Startin g Proi:etlurt. . Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -

Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover Starting Proc~etlurt:- b;lt.c:tric: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-,

1)ircctional References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover Operation without H a t ~ c r y(I\:It.c t:.i$: ' ,

Serial' N u n ~ h e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover Starting Modc:ls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

I'eriotfic. Checkup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 Stopping I'rcrcrrl~~re ....................... I/?

S1)ecific:ations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 Tilt-Ill) a n d S l ~ a l l o ~Watttr v 'l'rclli
blotor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 1,ever Oprration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .if!
Outboard hilotor Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Sllallow Watel. Ope1 at ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (,
'I'ilt Angle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 O p eration in Salt Wattbr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lt
Elrc.trica1 :Icc:t:ssories Con~lvctions . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1)on'ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I [ I
IAiglitingCircuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Cavitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1"'
I'ropeller Kecon~nic.ndations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Watc-r I'ulrlp Opt:ratio~i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ':
Propt:llers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . Kc111ovillg Motor iron1 Ho:it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1')
Installirlg P r i ~ ~ ) i : l l r.r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5 A d j u s t n i i . i i t s / M i i i l l t e ~ l c , : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1'1
Kenroving Prol~eller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5 1L:moving Top ( A w l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1'1
Furl illixture and Fuel Systcm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ( k r l ~ u r e t o rA d j u ~ t n : t : ~ .~.t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 f
l ~ Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. O
I ~ l s t a l l i l I:uel lillc Mixture Ailjuht~nt:tlt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ( !
(;asolinc.-Oil St:lectio~i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7 5t.rvicirq I.'II~:~Tank k'i1tc.r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 i
k'tiel Mixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 S c r ~ i c i ni:arb~irr:tc,r
~ Fuel I " i l ~ r ~ r , / S ~ : ~.c.~.t.: r. l. Z')cii
(:orrect k'uel Aiixing l'rocrclu~-c . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1.ui)ric:ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . --
1n:portanc:e of (:onsistent Fuel Miwturrs . . . . . . .ti 5 i - r v i r i r 1Spark
~ 1'1ugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ~
Break-in 1'roc:c:tinrc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 I'rvprdti011 ioi" S t ~ ~ . i i go(r' S l ~ i ~ l ; r i c.~.i.t . . . . ..;.9 :;
Olic~ration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..') 21tcntion Krijuirt.il followirtg 0pt:rati011
('lo-l'ilot Adj u.;tn~cnt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iti Salt W a t r r o r Silt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % t i
Shiftin
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 I. We warrant each new Mercury Outboard Motor and accessories attached, :hereto, (hereafier referred to as "Product", ir.ar~~~f:u:ti
r-d by us, to be Cree
from defects in material and workmanship.
II. This warranty shall become effective only upon our receipt of a cornp~etedProduct Kegistration ( : a d , which >hall i d e n ~ i ".~h e Prod 1 r . t so regiattrc:l by
serial number. This warranty shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
111. Since this warranty applies to defects in material and workmanship, it doe- not apply to normal worn parts, adjustment+,tiir~eupsor :o damage -a ~ s e d
by: 1) Neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operation or improper installation or service; 2) Ilse of an atw:sitrry r ~ part
r 1.31 r n a n u f a c t ~ ~ r or
-d
sold by us; 3) Operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the Product; 4) Participatir~gir. 01- jir:pari~~g.for racing o - i :her
competitive activity or operating with a racing type lower unit; or 5) Alter ition or removal of parts.
IV. Reasonable access must be provided to the product for warranty service This warranty will not apply to: I ) llaul-out, launch, towing and .ti,:age
charges; telephone or rental charges of any type, inconvenience, loss of tin,? or income; or other corlrequential darnage-; or 21 Ilen~ccal and/or ripm-
ment of boat partitions or material because of boat design for necessary a c - w s to the Pruduct.
V. Claim shall be made under this warranty by delivering the Product for inspection to a Mercury Marine dealer autlror~zeI :o servirv the Purcns-er'i
Product. If purchaser cannot deliver Product to such authorized dealer, he may give notice in writing to the area Mercury hlarlrle rliitrihutor or Rrjnch
Manager or to the Company. Mercury Marine shall then arrange for the inspection and repair, provided s u r h service i:) c,,\e:-ed wrder this warr d y .
Purchaser shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time. Further, if the service i i not covtwd by thi, x a r r a n t j , purchaser shali pa)
for all related labor and material. Any Product or parts shipped by for inspection or repair must he shipptd ~ i t htransportation chdrgei
prepaid.
The Owner's Registration MerCard is the only valid registration identification and must be presented at the timp warranty irrvice i i required. Warrant)
claims will not be accepted without presentation of the MerCard.
Vl. Our obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to repairing a defective part or at our option replacing ~ u c hpart ur parts as shall be necpsiary t o
remedy any malfunction resulting from defects in material or workmanship as covered by this Warranty. We reierve the right to change or i n ~ p r ~ ) cthe (,
design of any Product without assuming any obligation to modify any Product previously manufarturrd.
VII. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and may not be modified o r extcnded by anyone, r seep that any qualificatiS3nor
restriction contained herein which is prohibited by a n y law where the Product is sold and such qualif~cationor restriction only. is null and void. All
other qualifications and restrictions of this warranty remain in full force arid effect. There are no warrantiei which exten81 be)ond tht: description oii the
face hereof.

MERCURY MARINE MARINE POWER - EUROPE MERCURY MARINE LTD. MERCURY MARINE PTY. LTD
DIVISION OF BRUNSWICK CORPORATION 1)IVISION OF BRUYSWICK S.A MISSISSAII(;A, ONTAI{IO U4hI)'RON(J, VICTORIA 317;
FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN 54935 17 S A. PETIT RECHAIN, BELG!GM CANADA A li\'rIt41 IA

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