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Proper care and regular maintenance is an important part
in keeping your Mercury Product operating at peak efficien-
cy for maximum performance and economy. The enclosed
Owner's Registration Card is your key to trouble-free family
fun. Refer to your «Operation and Maintenance Manual» for
full details of your warranty coverage.
Bienvenue à bord!
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Il convient de prendre soin de son matériel Mercury et de
l'entretenir
régulièrement
afin
performaces et un rendement optimaux.
La carte d'inscription du propriétion du propriétaire
ci-include vous garanitit des loisirs en famille sans soucis.
Reportez-vous au manuel d'utilisation et de maintenance
pour obtenir de plus amples informations sur votre garantie.
Welkom aan boord!
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Een juiste behandeling en regelmatig onderhoud zijn een
belangrijk gegeven om uw Mercury product optimaal te laten
fungeren voor maximum prestaties en economisch gebruik.
De bijgesloten eigenaars Registratiekaart is de sleutel tot
probleemloos vaarplezier. Raadpleeg uw «Operation and
Maintenance Manual» voor een volledige beschrijving van
gebruik en onderhoud.
Benvenuti a bordo!
I
Un uso appropriato ed una manutenzione regolare sono
garanzia di perfetta efficienza del vostro prodotto Mercury
per ottenere il massimo rendimento con consumi ottimali.
L'accluso tagliando di registrazione è la chiave per risolvere
i problemi tecnici ove si presentassero. Consultate il
manuale d'uso e manutenzione per tutti i dettagli sulla
garanzia.
Willkommen an Bord!
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Sorgfältige Behandlung und regelmäßiger Kundendienst
sind eine wichtige Voraussetzung, um die dauernde
Funktionstüchtigkeit lhres Mercury Motors zu erhalten, um
seine Maximalleistung und Wirtschaftlichkeit nutzen zu
können. Die beigefügte Eigner-Registrierkarte ist lhr
Schlüssel für den ungetrübten Familienspaß. Bitte
informieren sie sich anhand der Bedienuingsanleitung und
Kundendienst- und Gewährlestungsinformation über die
Einzelheiten der Garantiebestimmungen.
Bienvenido a bordo!
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El cuidado y mantenimiento adecuado de su motor Mercury
es de gran importancia, si desea conseguir las mejores
prestaciones y por tanto, el máximo rendimiento y menor
consumo de combustible. La Tarjeta de Venta adjunta, es
su seguro de diversión familiar sin problemas. Para más
información sobre la cobertura de la garantía, consulte el
«Manual de Uso y Mantenimiento».
90-10170R40
Para que o seu motor Mercury tenha uma boa eficiência,
um maior rendimento e economia, são necessários
cuidados adequados e uma manutenção regular. O cartão
de registro de propriedade é anexo é a sua chave para o
divertimento familiar liver de problemos. Queira consultar o
de
préserver
des
seu «Manual de Operação e Manutenção» que lhe fornece
todos os detalhes sobre a garantia do seu motor.
Omhyggelig og regelmæssig pleje er en vigtig ting, for at De
kan få det bedste ud af Deres Mercury produkt. Vedlagte
registreringskort er Deres nøgle til problemfri familie
sejlads. Se nærmere oplysninger om reklamationsdækning
i instruktionsbogen.
God behandling og godt vedlikehold er en forutsetning for
at din Mercury-motor gir deg topp ytelse og best mulig
økonomisk drift. Vedlagte registreringskort er ditt dokument
som viser at du har krav på rett behandling etter kjøpsloven.
Regelbundet underhåll och skötsel är av största betydelse
för att din Mercury-Produkt skall fungera effektivt och felfritt.
Bifogat registreringskort är ditt leveransservicebevis och
skall vara ifylit för att gälla.
Mahdollisimman hyvän suorituskyvyn ja polttoainetalouden
saavuttamiseksi
määräaikaishuollot ovat tärkeä osa moottorisi hyvinvointia.
Lue huolellisesti moottorisi käyttö- ja huolto-ohjekirja.
Kirjasta löydät ohjeet moottorin hoitoon ja huoltoon.
Oheisessa taskussa on moottorisi takuukortti joka on avain
huolettomaan veneilyyn.
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H katÜllhlh fρontßda kai kanonikÞ suntÞρhsh eßnai Ýna
shmantikü tmÞma sth diatÞρhsh tou Pρoúüntoj thj Mercury,
þste autß na leitouρgeß me th mÝgisth apotelesmatiküthta
gia th mÝgisth apüdosh kai oikonomßa. H esþkleisth
KÜρta Pistopoßhshj Katüxou eßnai to kleidß saj gia
oikogeneiakÞ
Anafeρqeßte to "Egxeiρßdio SuntÞρhshj kai Leitouρgßaj"
gia plÞρhj leptomÝρeiej üson afoρÜ thn kÜluyh thj
eggýhshj.
Bem vindo a bordo!
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Velkommen ombord!
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Velkommen ombord!
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Välkommen ombord!
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Astu laivaan!
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moottorin
KALWS HLQATE
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  • Page 1 O cartão de registro de propriedade é anexo é a sua chave para o Il convient de prendre soin de son matériel Mercury et de divertimento familiar liver de problemos. Queira consultar o l’entretenir régulièrement...
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  • Page 5 If the outboard motor’s serial number plate contains the CE mark in the lower left–hand corner, the following statement applies: This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industrial, de Petit–Rechain, Belgium complies with the requirements of the following...
  • Page 6 90–10170R40...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ........manual was approved for printing. Mercury Marine, whose policy is one of Warning System - Electric Start Models .
  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    For products purchased outside the United States and Canada, contact the the “Factory Copy” of the Warranty Registration Card from your distributor in your country, or the Mercury Marine Service Office closest to you. distributor/dealer. If you receive a plastic Warranty Registration Card, you may discard the “Purchaser’s Copy”...
  • Page 9: Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty(Europe)

    If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair. Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time.
  • Page 10: Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty(Confederation Of Independent States, Middle- East, Africa)

    If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair. Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time.
  • Page 11: Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

    Mercury’s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our COUNTRIES DO NOTALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS option, repairing a corroded part, replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT, THEYMAY NOT Marine certified re–manufactured parts, or refunding the purchase price of the...
  • Page 12: Warranty Coverage And Exclusions

    Installation errors, 8. Use of other than Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts when accidents, normal wear, and a variety of other causes that affect the product are making warranty repairs.
  • Page 13: General Information

    For additional information, obtain a copy of our Guide to Hi-Performance Boat Operation booklet (Part Number 90-848481) from your dealer, distributor, or Mercury Marine. 90-10170R40...
  • Page 14: Protecting People In The Water

    Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear shift is in neutral GENERAL INFORMATION position, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury. LANYARD STOP SWITCH While Boat is Stationary Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
  • Page 15: Impact With Underwater Hazards

    gob4go gob4 GENERAL INFORMATION Courtesy of ABYC obt5 obi2 IMPACT WITH UNDERWATER HAZARDS EXHAUST EMISSIONS Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you drive a boat in shallow Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning water areas or in areas where you suspect of underwater obstacles may exist Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom.
  • Page 16: Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard

    Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier in case the skier falls. As Gear Case Lubricant Capacity 14.68 fl. oz. (440ml) an example, your boat traveling at 25 miles per hour (40 km/hr) in 5 seconds will overtake a fallen skier who was 200 feet (61m) in front of you. Battery Rating 465 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA) Watch fallen skiers.
  • Page 17: Component Identification

    The outboard must be secured to the transom one of two ways: EITHER with clamp screws (a) and two mounting bolts and locknuts (b) provided, OR with clamp screws (a) and optional Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Outboard Mounting Kit No. 812432A5 (c). Tighten retainer screws (d) into the lower mounting holes when using outboard mounting kit.
  • Page 18: Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks

    For added protection and lubrication, Mercury or Quicksilver Premium Portable Fuel Tank Placement in the Boat Plus TC-W3 2-cycle oil is recommended. If Mercury or Quicksilver outboard oil is not available, substitute another brand of 2-cycle outboard oil that is NMMA Place the fuel tank in the boat so that the tank vent will stay higher than the fuel Certified TC-W3.
  • Page 19: Features & Controls

    Your boat may be equipped with one of the Mercury Precision or Quicksilver or an engine problem. Stop engine and have it checked by your dealer. Operating remote controls shown.
  • Page 20: Manual Tilt System

    gog129 gog130 FEATURES & CONTROLS ogu8 MANUAL TILT SYSTEM ogu10 MANUAL TILT SYSTEM Models without power trim are equipped with a tilt assist system that allows the operator to easily tilt and lock the outboard at any tilt position from full down to full Operating Angle Adjustment The transom brackets have five holes (a) for adjusting the operating angle This tilt system is designed to be adjusted when the outboard is idling in neutral...
  • Page 21 gog131 Trimming Out or Up can: 1. Lift the bow higher out of the water. 2. Generally increase top speed. 3. Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom. 4. Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height (with the normal right hand rotation propeller).
  • Page 22: Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models

    (except in freezing temperature) when not in use. Wash down the outboard exterior and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gear case 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).
  • Page 23: Starting The Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models

    gof125 gof126 OPERATION off12 STARTING THE ENGINE – TILLER HANDLE MODELS ofq4 STARTING THE ENGINE - ELECTRIC START REMOTE Before starting, read the Pre-Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, CONTROL MODELS and Engine Break-in Procedure on the first three pages in the Operation Section. Before starting, read the Pre-Starting Check List, Special Operating Instructions, CAUTION and Engine Break-in Procedure on the first three pages in the Operation Section.
  • Page 24: Gear Shifting

    gof128 gof130 OPERATION off16 STARTING THE ENGINE – TILLER HANDLE MODELS Electric Starting Models – Turn ignition key to START position and start the engine. If engine is cold, push in on key to prime the engine while cranking. If engine fails to start in ten seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again.
  • Page 25: Emergency Starting - Manual Start Models

    Record maintenance performed in Maintenance Log at the back of this book. Save all maintenance work orders and receipts. SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR OUTBOARD We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts and Genuine Lubricants. WARNING Using a replacement part that is inferior to the original part could result in personal injury, death, or product failure.
  • Page 26: Flushing The Cooling System

    11. Check control cable adjustments. * starting capability. IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which 12. Remove engine deposits with Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Power Tune accompany your battery. Engine Cleaner. 1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
  • Page 27: Steering Link Rod Fasteners

    9-10 ohl36 PROPELLER REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED) omc3 Coat the propeller shaft with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants FUSE REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC START MODELS Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. IMPORTANT: Always carry spare SFE 20 AMP fuses. IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the The electric starting circuit is protected from overload by an SFE 20 AMP fuse.
  • Page 28: Spark Plug Inspection

    Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock. Remove fill cap and check fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the fill hole. Add Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Power Trim & Steering Fluid. If not available, use automotive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.
  • Page 29: Submerged Outboard

    Start the engine and let it run in neutral to warm up. 8. With engine running at fast idle, stop the fuel flow by disconnecting the remote fuel line. When engine begins to stall, quickly sprayQuicksilver or Mercury Precision Storage Seal into carburetor until engine stops from lack of fuel.
  • Page 30: Owner Service Assistance

    Engine Fuel filter is obstructed. Refer to Maintenance Section. nearest authorized dealer. Refer to the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory. If, for any reason, you cannot obtain service, contact the nearest Mercury Marine b. Fuel tank filter obstructed.
  • Page 31: Mercury Marine Service Offices

    (32) (87) 31 • 19 • 65 Parc Industriel de Petit - Rechain B - 4800 Verviers, Belgium Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean Mercury Marine - Latin America & Caribbean (305) 385 - 9585 (305) 385 - 5507 9010 S.W. 137th Ave., Suite 226 Miami, Fl 33186 U.S.A.
  • Page 32: Maintenance Log

    MAINTENANCE LOG oka1 Record here all maintenance performed on your outboard. Be sure to save all work orders and receipts. Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours 90–10170R40...
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE LOG oka1 Record here all maintenance performed on your outboard. Be sure to save all work orders and receipts. Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours 90-10170R40...

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