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General Information

Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1

Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1

High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 1

Propeller Selection..............................................................................................2

Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2

Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 2

Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 5

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................5

Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 7

Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................7

Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................. 9

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 11

Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 11

Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 14

Specifications....................................................................................................14

Component Identification.................................................................................. 16

Transporting and Towing

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).........................................................................17

Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 18

Towing Boat Through Water............................................................................. 18

Fuel and Oil

Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 19

Fuel Additives................................................................................................... 20

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 20

Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 20

Oil Life/Maintenance Monitor............................................................................ 21

Checking and Adding Engine Oil...................................................................... 23

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Summary of Contents for GO BOLDLY SeaPro 500hp

Page 1: ...Operation and Maintenance Manual 2021 Mercury Marine SeaPro 500hp 8M0171845 621 eng...

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Page 3: ...This Manual Thoroughly IMPORTANT If you do not understand any portion of this manual contact your dealer Your dealer can also provide a demonstration of actual starting and operating procedures Notic...

Page 4: ...e exhaust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Descriptions and specifications conta...

Page 5: ...Four STM Circle M with Waves Logo GO BOLDLY K planes Mariner MerCathode MerCruiser Mercury Mercury with Waves Logo Mercury Marine Mercury Precision Parts Mercury Propellers Mercury Racing MotorGuide O...

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Page 7: ...7 Impact with Underwater Hazards 7 Exhaust Emissions 9 Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard 11 Safe Boating Recommendations 11 Recording Serial Number 14 Specifications 14 Component Identification...

Page 8: ...aily Inspection Before Each Use 59 Prestarting Check List 59 Operating in Freezing Temperatures 59 Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water 60 Operating at High Elevations 60 Effects of Elevation and...

Page 9: ...il and Filter 94 Checking Engine Oil Level 97 Gearcase Lubricant 98 Transmission Fluid 103 Cooling System Water Strainer Inspection 109 Propeller Replacement 110 DTS Wiring System 113 Accessory Drive...

Page 10: ...Owner Service Assistance Service Assistance 121 Ordering Literature 123 Maintenance Log Maintenance Log 125 viii eng...

Page 11: ...rating Do not overpower or overload your boat Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain fede...

Page 12: ...n only testing will determine the best propeller for a particular boat If the engine is not able to reach the engine rated speed RPM contact your boatbuilder boat dealer or an authorized Mercury repai...

Page 13: ...stop switch is to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough away from the operator s position to activate the switch This would occur if the operator accidentally falls overboard or moves wi...

Page 14: ...the operator s station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility This could...

Page 15: ...Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat Shift the outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the water near your boat Pass...

Page 16: ...jury or death Stay back from the front end of deck boats or raised platforms and remain seated while the boat is in motion BOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS Elevated fishing seats...

Page 17: ...er less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to launch off a wave or wake If the bow of your boat pitches down far enough while airborne upon water contact it may penetrate under the water...

Page 18: ...g pipes bridge supports wing dams trees stumps and rocks Striking a floating or underwater object could result in any of an infinite number of situations Some of these situations could yield the follo...

Page 19: ...combustion engines including the engines that propel boats and the generators that power boat accessories By itself CO is odorless colorless and tasteless but if you can smell or taste engine exhaust...

Page 20: ...n side curtains or forward hatches to remove fumes Example of desired air flow through the boat POOR VENTILATION Under certain running and or wind conditions permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed ca...

Page 21: ...ed accessory Safe Boating Recommendations To safely enjoy the waterways familiarize yourself with local and all other governmental boating regulations and restrictions and consider the following sugge...

Page 22: ...lotation devices Federal law requires that there be a U S Coast Guard approved life jacket personal flotation device correctly sized and readily accessible for every person onboard plus a throwable cu...

Page 23: ...block the operator s view when the boat is above idle or planing transition speed Watch out for others the water and your wake Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier Your boat traveling a...

Page 24: ...00 5800 Idle RPM in neutral gear 700 Idle charge compensation 700 825 Troll control RPM limit 700 1100 Number of cylinders 12 Displacement 7 6 L 7 556 cc 461 cid Cylinder bore 96 mm 3 8 in Stroke 87 m...

Page 25: ...minimum marine cranking amps MCA with a minimum reserve capacity of 135 RC25 rating International EN 800 minimum cold cranking amps CCA with a minimum 65 amp hour Ah Engine at normal operation temper...

Page 26: ...cowl c Mid cowl d Exhaust relief e Lower cowl f Cooling water intake holes g Manual tilt release on trim cylinder h Rigging elbow i Electronic hood latch release j Auxiliary tilt switch 71884 a b c d...

Page 27: ...f boating access to many waterways throughout North America the closure of public boat ramps and the reduction of availability for fishing and boating across the United States Many federal state and l...

Page 28: ...y be required for railroad crossings driveways and trailer bouncing See your local dealer for recommendations IMPORTANT Do not rely on the power trim tilt system to maintain proper ground clearance fo...

Page 29: ...tly in use in the USA is alcohol ethanol methanol or butanol GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL Bu16 Butanol Fuel Blends Fuel blends of up to 16 1 butanol Bu16 that meet the published Mercury Marine fuel rat...

Page 30: ...el System Cleaner to the engine s fuel at each tank throughout the boating season Use the additive as directed on the container Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement Required for outboards manufactured...

Page 31: ...or brand NMMA FC W certified oil low quality oils and oils that contain solid additives are not recommended 72440 C 100 80 60 40 20 0 38 27 16 4 7 18 F 120 49 25W 40 10W 30 Oil Life Maintenance Monito...

Page 32: ...al engine shown a Maintenance icon port b Maintenance icon starboard 1 Change the engine oil and complete any other scheduled maintenance such as changing gearcase lubricant and transmission fluid Mai...

Page 33: ...w speed operation especially in cold ambient conditions Such milky oil minor water accumulation is typically eliminated via 10 15 minutes of high speed or cruise speed operation prior to overnight or...

Page 34: ...ting increasing speed or activating the joystick Skyhook before the oil level measurement is complete Repeat the measurement but avoid trimming shifting increasing speed or activating joystick Skyhook...

Page 35: ...level The oil level should be within the safe operating range a Safe operating range b Add 3 8 Liter 4 0 US qt of oil c Target oil level 1 2 to 2 3 above bottom of crosshatch 5 If the oil level is be...

Page 36: ...bserve the oil level Add oil as necessary to reach the target oil level 1 2 to 2 3 above the bottom of the dipstick crosshatch or ADD mark 8 Install the dipstick and oil fill cap hand tight 9 Close th...

Page 37: ...ional features are described in Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Features There are several DTS ERCs that can be used with electric steering depending on the number of engines and the desired features T...

Page 38: ...ole ERC premier 71721 Quad engine console ERC standard 71722 Quad engine console ERC premier 71723 Five or six engine console ERC The basic styles of ERC are panel mount single engine only single hand...

Page 39: ...s when the engine is in throttle only mode b Brightness and Increases and decreases the brightness settings for the lights on the ERC and Mercury helm components c THROTTLE ONLY Allows the boat operat...

Page 40: ...y stop In conjunction with the lanyard cord shuts off the engine when the operator moves away from the ERC g START STOP ENGINE Starts or stops the engine h UP and DN trim control Raises and lowers the...

Page 41: ...LED will be ON at the active helm Refer to Helm Transfer d THROTTLE ONLY Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM without shifting into gear Refer to Throttle Only Mode e QUICK STEER if equippe...

Page 42: ...ounted trim controls i Mechanical lock bar Pressing the mechanical lock bar allows the engine to shift The mechanical lock bar must always be pressed when moving the control handle out of the neutral...

Page 43: ...Mercury helm components c 1 LEVER Enables the throttle and shift functions of all engines to be controlled by the port lever Refer to Single Lever Mode d TRANSFER Allows boat control to be transferre...

Page 44: ...engines drives for best efficiency or for conditions such as shallow water or trailering NOTE Trim switches for the individual engines are located on the front bow side of the ERC Some boats are equip...

Page 45: ...speed in reverse NOTE On panel mount and single handle console ERCs press the mechanical lock bar when moving the control handle out of the neutral position R N F R N F 71972 R N F ERC HANDLE FRICTION...

Page 46: ...ockwise to decrease tension Install the access cover after the desired tension is achieved Panel mount ERC ERC shown not installed access cover removed a Handle friction adjustment screw b Detent adju...

Page 47: ...im INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVE TRIM Active Trim is Mercury Marine s patented GPS based automatic trim system This intuitive hands free system continually adjusts engine or drive trim for changes in operati...

Page 48: ...shot Tucks the engine or drive under to minimize bow rise and improve time to plane 61898 3 Planing speeds Progressively trims the engine or drive based on GPS speed to maintain the most efficient run...

Page 49: ...em Refer to Active Trim Red Status Light b PROFILE select buttons and Up Changes the adjustable trim profile to a more aggressive trim curve more trim angle Down Changes the adjustable trim profile to...

Page 50: ...the cruising speed range and then the boat operator decelerates to idle Active Trim will become active on the next acceleration Shallow Water Operation Active Trim cannot detect water depth and will n...

Page 51: ...ve further up or out of the water How Trim Affects Boat Operation The trim angle of the outboard or sterndrive has a distinct effect on the planing angle of the boat which in turn significantly alters...

Page 52: ...te for a change in the running attitude of the boat Increasing the trim angle will raise the bow of the boat compensating for bow heavy loading Decreasing the trim angle will lower the bow of the boat...

Page 53: ...obstructed GPS antenna or weak signal Double Flashing Red a Light on or off b Interval Fault Condition Description Notes Trim up or trim down not achieved The engine did not achieve its trim setpoint...

Page 54: ...ard engine s RPM The SmartCraft system will automatically disengage sync at the last 10 of the lever range to allow each engine the ability to reach the maximum available RPM Sync mode cannot engage u...

Page 55: ...ly ON whenever the ignition key switch is ON This is normal TRANSFER 72258 REQUESTING HELM TRANSFER NOTE Any movement of the joystick if equipped or ERC levers after pressing the transfer button termi...

Page 56: ...s activated the helm transfer functionality is disabled Turn this feature off and resume the transfer At the selected active helm engage route mode Route mode waypoint sequencing control of the route...

Page 57: ...arboard engine are within 10 of one another at which point all engines synchronize to the starboard engine s RPM Center engine shift neutral unless both engines are in the same gear Running Running Of...

Page 58: ...ote control allows the boat operator to control the engine throttle speed and gear shift positions of all four engines The throttle and shift function is dependent on what engines are running Refer to...

Page 59: ...n to the inner engine can be restored by turning the starboard outer engine ignition key to the ON position and moving the starboard control handle back into neutral position and then engaging The inn...

Page 60: ...ce both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press 1 LEVER The single lever light will turn off Start Stop All Engines Dual handle console ERCs have a START STOP ALL ENGINES button which allows starting or stoppin...

Page 61: ...will turn OFF SOME NOT ALL ENGINES RUNNING STOP ENGINES When some but not all engines are running and the corresponding engine status LEDs are lit press the START STOP ALL ENGINES button to stop all r...

Page 62: ...e condition the Engine Guardian system may engage and protect the engine by limiting power You should return to port immediately and contact your servicing dealer 2 Intermittent short beeps for six se...

Page 63: ...reach a normal operating RPM OVERSPEED REV LIMIT The overspeed rev limit is set at an RPM greater than the operating range In the event that the engine is operated at an RPM greater than or equal to...

Page 64: ...Inspection 4 If there is no blockage and the condition persists return to port immediately Power Trim and Tilt The outboard has a trim tilt control called power trim This enables the operator to easi...

Page 65: ...e of the trimming capability there may be times when you choose to trim the outboard all the way in or out Along with an improvement in some performance aspects comes a greater responsibility for the...

Page 66: ...propeller ventilation Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake holes are above the waterline TILTING TO FULL UP POSITION Tilt at Helm NOTE The trim tilt switch will remain active for 15 mi...

Page 67: ...ust be tightened before operating the outboard to prevent the outboard from tilting up during reverse operation AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH The auxiliary tilt switch is located on the starboard side of the...

Page 68: ...mal 2000 limit should only be used for loading or unloading the boat onto or off the trailer It should not be used during normal boat operation NOTE Exceeding 4250 RPMs the engine PCM will begin Engin...

Page 69: ...ty Look at the boat capacity plate Fuel supply OK Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat Tell someone where you are going a...

Page 70: ...and gearcase with fresh water after each use Each month spray Mercury or Quicksilver Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces Do not spray on corrosion control anodes as this will reduce the effect...

Page 71: ...ve over a 30 power loss while a loss of engine power on a hot and humid day could be as much as 14 These losses apply to normally aspirated and supercharged engines Compensating for power robbing cond...

Page 72: ...operator is going to return to port on the other engines the failed engine must be trimmed to the full up position to ensure that the remaining functional engines do not enter Engine Guardian protect...

Page 73: ...ystem following a fuel runout residual fuel may cause the engine to flare and stall which shortens the engine cranking event 5 Continue with the ignition key ON and START sequence until the engine con...

Page 74: ...et the lanyard stop switch to the RUN position Refer to General Information Lanyard Stop Switch 19791 4 Shift the outboard to neutral N position a Forward b Neutral c Reverse NOTE Before starting an e...

Page 75: ...ngine speed is at idle Shifting at higher than engine idle speed could cause damage to the gearcase Do not shift the outboard into reverse when the forward motion of the boat is greater than a no wake...

Page 76: ...further to increase speed ZERO EFFORT CONTROL GEAR SHIFTING 1 Verify the throttle lever is at the idle position 2 Move the shift lever forward or reverse 3 Advance the throttle lever to apply power a...

Page 77: ...to the oil sump With the outboard level or tilted in oil from the cylinder walls can run down to the bottom of the cylinder and form a puddle behind the piston rings The oil can then weep into the com...

Page 78: ...t of the water on multiple engine applications can cause potential drive collision 1 Turn off the engine and open the hood Refer to Maintenance Hood Opening 2 Locate the steering bypass lever on the s...

Page 79: ...hen immediately return the control to idle d Verify the location of the drive Repeat the brief throttle applications as necessary to turn the drive to the desired steering angle NOTE The engine can be...

Page 80: ...lure Some caustic cleaning chemicals may cause or accelerate corrosion Exercise caution when using cleaning chemicals around the engine and follow the recommendations on the packaging of the cleaning...

Page 81: ...control CLEANING CARE FOR COWLS IMPORTANT Dry wiping wiping the plastic surface when it is dry will result in minor surface scratches Always wet the surface before cleaning Do not use detergents conta...

Page 82: ...Corrosion Guard spray on the external metal surfaces of the powerhead and powerhead components Do not allow the Corrosion Guard spray to come in contact with the alternator drive belt or belt pulleys...

Page 83: ...l anodes should never be painted or have other types of coatings applied to them EPA Emissions Regulations All new outboards manufactured by Mercury Marine are certified to the United States Environme...

Page 84: ...r predetermined factory specifications Inspection and Maintenance Schedule Refer to the table below for proper inspections and maintenance intervals After each use of the outboard be sure to adhere to...

Page 85: ...the tightness on transom Refer to Inspect Transom Tightness X Check the propellers for damage X Inspect hydraulic hoses for leaks X Inspect the corrosion control anodes Refer to Corrosion Control Anod...

Page 86: ...er dealer service X Replace the boat mounted fuel filter Refer to Fuel System X Replace the accessory drive belt dealer service X Replace the spark plugs dealer service X Replace the spark plug wires...

Page 87: ...ill not function To manually open the hood 1 Push the manual override access plug tab to remove the plug from the hood opening a Manual override access plug tab 2 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into...

Page 88: ...pening 2 Slide the hood release lock bar to the right to unlock 3 Push the hood back and lift upward off of the hood bracket a Slide right b Push out c Lift off Hood Installation 1 Lower the hood onto...

Page 89: ...c Slide left 4 Close the hood Top Cowl Removal and Installation TOP COWL REMOVAL 1 Remove the hood to access the lift point Refer to Hood Removal preceding 2 Disconnect the battery cables from the bat...

Page 90: ...top cowl NOTE The two internal fasteners are self contained and will remain with the top cowl after they are loose 6 Turn the port side latch hook fastener one quarter turn clockwise to release the p...

Page 91: ...ing aid device or two people when removing and installing the top cowl 8 With two people or using a lifting aid device lift the top cowl up and off of the middle cowl a With two people one on each sid...

Page 92: ...evice and slowly lower and guide the top cowl onto the middle cowl a Top cowl b Middle Cowl 2 Verify the cowl is correctly aligned by checking the cowl gaps and flushness on the port and starboard sid...

Page 93: ...ide latch hook fastener clockwise c Middle cowl 5 Using an M10 hex socket and an 18 in extension tighten the two internal fasteners to the specified torque a Fastener 2 M10 hex socket and 18 in extens...

Page 94: ...latch connector 8 Install the hood Refer to Hood Installation Flushing the Cooling System Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt polluted or muddy wa...

Page 95: ...ick connector a Flush quick connector b Engine flush port on transom 4 Turn on the water tap and let the water flush through the cooling system for about 15 minutes 5 When flushing is complete turn of...

Page 96: ...recommended a Water hose b Flush quick connector c To water tap 3 Locate the engine flush port on the boat transom and insert the quick connect fitting a Flush quick connector b Engine flush port on t...

Page 97: ...work area well ventilated and avoid prolonged exposure to vapors Always check for leaks before attempting to start the engine and wipe up any spilled fuel immediately IMPORTANT Use an approved contai...

Page 98: ...and store fuel Wipe up spilled fuel immediately Material used to contain spilled fuel must be disposed of in an approved container 1 Verify the ignition key switch is in the OFF position and that the...

Page 99: ...ring is installed on the water in fuel WIF sensor Lubricate the O ring with clean engine oil a Plug removed b WIF sensor O ring 3 Thread the WIF sensor clockwise into the fuel filter and tighten to t...

Page 100: ...c Fuel filter assembly d WIF sensor connection 6 Connect the water in fuel sensor to the fuel filter sensor harness 7 Before starting the engine a Prime the fuel system Refer to Filling the Fuel Syst...

Page 101: ...acket material or paint caused by movement between the outboard mounting fasteners and the outboard transom brackets Also look for signs of movement between the outboard transom brackets and the boat...

Page 102: ...ttery with nuts Wing nuts are not acceptable The clean power harness must be secured to one of the battery cables with a cable tie or other type of secure fastener a Engine rigging center b 30 amp cle...

Page 103: ...gative ground When connecting the engine battery hex nuts must be used to secure the battery leads to the battery posts Tighten the hex nuts to the specified torque Description Nm lb in lb ft Battery...

Page 104: ...ging Engine Oil and Filter The engine PCM is equipped with an oil life monitor that calculates the remaining oil life and notifies the user when an oil change is required Oil change intervals will var...

Page 105: ...o the oil dipstick tube The lock button on the fluid drain hose will snap into place a Fluid drain hose b Lock button NOTE A powered Mercury fluid transfer pump is recommended as it is equipped with a...

Page 106: ...re than 15 liters 15 85 US qt 7 Extract the engine oil with the pump 8 Allow the drain tube to completely drain before removing the pump assembly from the dipstick tube 9 Press on the fluid drain hose...

Page 107: ...range a Oil fill cap b Dipstick NOTE It is not necessary to check the oil level immediately after changing the oil The engine must be run for a while and then turned off for one hour or longer before...

Page 108: ...g gearcase lubricant visually check for the presence of water in the lubricant If water is present it may have settled to the bottom and will drain out prior to the lubricant or it may be mixed with t...

Page 109: ...case 1 Trim the engine out to approximately 30 degrees 2 Open the hood Refer to Hood Opening 3 Remove the cap from the gearcase fill evacuation tube and install the fluid drain hose from the fluid tra...

Page 110: ...transfer pump a Gearcase fill evacuation tube b Fluid drain hose lock button 4 Remove the gearcase vent filter or cap from the vent tube The vent tube is located behind the fill evacuation tube a Gea...

Page 111: ...hose lock button to release it from the gearcase fill evacuation tube Filling the Gearcase 1 Ensure that the engine is trimmed to the vertical operating position 2 Place an overflow tube on the gearc...

Page 112: ...low a sufficient amount of time for the gearcase to drain Depending on the ambient air temperature it may take 30 minutes for the gearcase to completely drain a Gearcase vent screw and gasket b Gearca...

Page 113: ...mission Fluid RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION FLUID Mercury or Quicksilver Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended If the recommended Mercury or Quicksilver fluid is not available use a Dexron III fluid...

Page 114: ...ange b Add transmission fluid 5 If the level is correct install the dipstick 6 If the level is low add the specified transmission fluid Refer to Filling the Transmission Fluid NOTE If the transmission...

Page 115: ...iate fluid drain hose If an alternative transfer pump is used obtain a Mercury fluid drain hose to adapt to the pump Fluid Transfer Pump 8M0180953 72539 Aids in the removal and addition of engine flui...

Page 116: ...ransmission vent filter if it gets submerged in any liquid such as water or oil 5 Install the fluid drain hose from the fluid transfer pump assembly onto the transmission dipstick tube not the vent tu...

Page 117: ...Using the fluid transfer pump fill the transmission fluid through the dipstick hole to bring the level up to the maximum mark on the dipstick Description Where Used Part No Automatic Transmission Flui...

Page 118: ...627 Aids in the removal of engine fluids Connect to a fluid transfer pump a Transmission dipstick b Transmission vent filter c Fluid drain hose attached to funnel d Lock button e Dipstick tube 6 Fill...

Page 119: ...ng the water strainer cap Turn the cap counterclockwise and pull the strainer up and out of the housing by hand or using a wrench 72549 4 Inspect the strainer for debris blockage or accumulation of mi...

Page 120: ...Insert a block of wood between the propeller blades and the anti ventilation plate to prevent the propeller from turning during removal of the propeller nut 72407 3 Use a 1 13 16 in socket to loosen t...

Page 121: ...ub large propeller nut small propeller nut front propeller hub rear propeller hub 8M0071842 2 Slide the large thrust hub onto the outer propeller shaft with the tapered end of the hub facing rearward...

Page 122: ...sert a block of wood between the propeller blades and the anti ventilation plate to prevent the propeller from turning during tightening of the propeller nut 9 Secure the propeller with the small prop...

Page 123: ...ule Fuses IMPORTANT An ATC fuse has the fuse element enclosed or sealed inside the plastic housing This type of fuse must be used for marine applications Marine applications are exposed to environment...

Page 124: ...er fuse panel is equipped with five fuses Refer to the following image for identification Four spare fuses are attached to a harness on the inside of the rig center A 30 amp spare for battery clean po...

Page 125: ...5 amp e Gauge power 7 5 amp f Rig center g Good fuse h Open fuse FUSES ON RIGGING PANEL The rigging panel is equipped with three MRBF fuses and two spares Refer to the following image for identificati...

Page 126: ...the fuse with a new fuse with the same amp rating a Remove the nut securing the fuse b Remove the fuse c Replace the fuse d Replace the nut and tighten to the specified torque Description Nm lb in lb...

Page 127: ...table during normal storage periods without the addition of fuel treatment stabilizers Fill the fuel tank and engine fuel system with treated stabilized fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and g...

Page 128: ...gearcase lubricant Positioning Outboard for Storage Store outboard in an upright vertical position to allow water to drain out of the outboard NOTICE Storing the outboard in a tilted position can dama...

Page 129: ...ld or contaminated gasoline Fuel is not reaching the engine Fuel tank is empty Fuel tank vent not open or restricted Fuel line is disconnected or kinked Fuel filter is obstructed Refer to Maintenance...

Page 130: ...fully Damaged propeller or improper propeller size Low water pressure Low battery voltage Worn stretched or broken accessory belt Boat overloaded or load improperly distributed Excessive water in bilg...

Page 131: ...in the recovery of stolen power packages ATTENTION REQUIRED AFTER SUBMERSION 1 Before recovery contact an authorized Mercury dealer 2 After recovery immediate service by an authorized Mercury dealer...

Page 132: ...aytime telephone number The model and serial numbers of your power package The name and address of your dealership The nature of the problem CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MERCURY MARINE CUSTOMER SERVICE For...

Page 133: ...Ordering Literature Before ordering literature have the following information about your power package available Model Serial Number Horsepower Year UNITED STATES AND CANADA For additional literature...

Page 134: ...Department W6250 Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 Ship To Copy this form and print or type This is your shipping label Name Address City State Province ZIP or postal code Country Q...

Page 135: ...Maintenance Log Record all maintenance performed on your outboard here Be sure to save all work orders and receipts Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours MAINTENANCE LOG eng 125...

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