TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Maintenance
Mercury Jet Drive Care..............................................................45
Replacement Parts for Your Power Package............................45
EPA Emissions Regulations......................................................45
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule......................................46
Clearing A Clogged Water Intake..............................................48
Fuel System...............................................................................50
Fuses ........................................................................................52
Corrosion Control Anodes.........................................................54
Battery Inspection .....................................................................55
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................55
Flywheel Cover Removal and Installation..................................57
Alternator Belt Inspection...........................................................59
Compressor Air Intake Filter......................................................60
Belt Tensioner Idler Pulley Lubrication......................................60
Flushing the Cooling System.....................................................61
Drive Housing Lubricant............................................................63
Stator Assembly Lubricant.........................................................64
Bilge Siphon Inspection.............................................................67
Submerged Power Package......................................................67
Storage
Storage Preparation...................................................................68
Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................69
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine....................................70
Engine Will Not Start..................................................................70
Engine Runs Erratically.............................................................71
Performance Loss at Normal RPM............................................71
Performance Loss at Wide‑Open Throttle.................................71
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.....................................................72