Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 8/9.9 and 9.9 Command Thrust/ProKicker FourStroke
- Welcome
- Read This Manual Thoroughly
- Notice
- Warranty Message
- Copyright and Trademark Information
- Identification Records
- General Information
- Boater's Responsibilities
- High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
- Outboard Remote Control Models
- Remote Steering Notice
- Lanyard Stop Switch
- Protecting People in the Water
- Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
- Wave and Wake Jumping
- Impact with Underwater Hazards
- Exhaust Emissions
- Safe Boating Recommendations
- Recording Serial Number
- Model Year Production Code
- 8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications
- Component Identification - Standard Models
- Component Identification - Command Thrust/ProKicker Models
- Installation
- Boat Horsepower Capacity
- Start in Gear Protection
- Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
- Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
- Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware
- Installing Outboard
- Remote Control Installation
- Steering Link Rod Fasteners
- Remote Wire Harness Connection
- Control Cable Installation
- Battery Installation - Electric Start Models
- Battery Connections
- Propeller Installation
- Transporting
- Fuel and Oil
- Features and Controls
- Operation
- Prestarting Check List
- Operating in Freezing Temperatures
- Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
- Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine
- Prestarting Instructions
- Engine Break-in Procedure
- Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models
- Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models
- Starting a Hot Engine
- Gear Shifting
- Stopping the Engine
- Emergency Starting
- Maintenance
- Cleaning Care Recommendations
- EPA Emission Regulations
- Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
- Maintenance Schedule Decal Icons
- Maintenance Schedule Decal
- Flushing the Cooling System
- Top Cowl Removal and Installation
- Battery Inspection
- Exterior Care
- Fuel System
- Steering Link Rod Fasteners
- Corrosion Control Anode
- Propeller Replacement
- Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models
- Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
- Timing Belt Inspection
- Changing Engine Oil
- Lubrication Points
- Gearcase Lubrication
- Checking Power Tilt Fluid
- Submerged Outboard
- Storage
- Troubleshooting
- Owner Service Assistance
- Maintenance Log
- General Information
Recording Serial Number
It is important to record this number for future reference. The serial number is
located on the outboard, as shown.
a - Serial number
b - Model designation
c - Year manufactured
d - Certified Europe
Insignia (as applicable)
Model Year Production Code
The serial number decal lists the year of manufacture as an alpha code. This
code can be deciphered into a corresponding number using the following table.
70058
XXXXXXX
XXXXX XX
Mercury
Marine
Serial Number
Brunswick Corp.
Made in Japan
BX
XXXX XXX
HP XXX
LB XXX
KG XXX
KW XXX
Model Number
CAN ICES-2 / NMB-2
Serial number decal alpha code
Model Year Manufactured Code
Alpha Production Code A B C D E F G H K X
Corresponding Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Examples:
• BX = 2020
• HK = 2089
• AG = 2017
70060
XXXXXXX
XXXXX XX
Mercury
Marine
Serial Number
Brunswick Corp.
Made in Japan
XX
XXXX XXX
HP XXX
LB XXX
KG XXX
KW XXX
Model Number
b
c
a
d
CAN ICES-2 / NMB-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
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