Product Manual

Fuel and Oil
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 49
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 49
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 49
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 49
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 51
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 51
Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 52
Features and Controls
Tiller Handle Features...................................................................................... 54
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 59
Tiller Handle Models with Manual Gas Assist Tilt............................................. 60
Tiller Handle Models with Manual Tilt............................................................... 64
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)..................................................................... 67
Warning System............................................................................................... 70
Trim Tab Adjustment........................................................................................ 72
Operation
Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................73
Prestarting Check List.......................................................................................73
Prestarting Instructions..................................................................................... 73
Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models.................................................. 74
Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models....................................................... 76
Gear Shifting..................................................................................................... 79
Stopping the Engine......................................................................................... 80
Emergency Starting Procedure.........................................................................81
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 84
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 84
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