Product Manual

Table Of Contents

General Information

Boater's Responsibilities

..................................................................................... 1

Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................ 1

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

High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 2

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

Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................3

Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 3

Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 6

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................6

Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 8

Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................9

Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 10

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 12

Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 12

Recording Serial Number ................................................................................ 15

8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications ....................................................................... 15

Component Identification ‑ Standard Models....................................................16

Component Identification ‑ Command Thrust/ProKicker Models...................... 19

Transporting

Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when Removed from Boat

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Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt........................................... 22

Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt...................................... 22

Fuel and Oil

Fuel Requirements

........................................................................................... 24

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 25

EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 25

Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 25

Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 26

Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 27

Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 27

Checking Engine Oil......................................................................................... 28

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