OPERATION
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Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water
We recommend that you flush the internal water passages of your
outboard with fresh water after each use in salt or polluted water.
This will prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the water
passages. Refer to
Maintenance - Flushing The Cooling
System
.
If you keep your boat moored in the water, always tilt the outboard
so the gearcase is completely out of water (except in freezing
temperatures) when not in use.
Wash the outboard exterior and flush out the exhaust outlet of the
propeller and gearcase with fresh water after each use. Each
month, spray Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Corrosion Guard on
external metal surfaces. Do not spray on corrosion control anodes
as this will reduce the effectiveness of the anodes.
Engine Break-in Procedure
!
CAUTION
Severe damage to the engine can result by not complying with
the Engine Break-in Procedure.
1. For the first two hours of operation, run the engine at varied
throttle settings up to 4500 RPM or at three-quarter throttle,
and at full throttle for approximately one minute every ten
minutes.
2. For the next eight hours of operation, avoid continuous
operation at full throttle for more than five minutes at a time.
Starting The Engine
Before starting, read the Pre-Starting Check List, Special
Operating Instructions, Engine Break-in Procedure and Gear
Shifting in the Operation Section and the remote control features
and operation in the Features and Controls Section.
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