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
Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 73
EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 75
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 76
Maintenance Schedule Decal Icons ................................................................ 77
Maintenance Schedule Decal........................................................................... 78
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 78
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 80
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 81
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................81
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 81
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 82
Corrosion Control Anode ................................................................................. 84
Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 84
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ...................................................... 86
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................87
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 88
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 88
Lubrication Points ............................................................................................ 90
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................92
Checking Power Tilt Fluid................................................................................. 94
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 95
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................96
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 96
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 97
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 97
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 97
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 98
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models) ..................... 99
Engine Will Not Start.........................................................................................99
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 99
Performance Loss...........................................................................................100
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 100
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