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
- Before Operating Your Outboard
- Boat Horsepower Capacity
- 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
- Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
- Safe Boating Recommendations
- Recording Serial Number
- 8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications
- Component Identification - Standard Models
- Component Identification - Command Thrust/ProKicker Models
- 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
- Outboard Care
- EPA Emission Regulations
- Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
- 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
- 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
- Maintenance Log
- General Information
Installing Outboard
!
WARNING
Failure to correctly fasten the outboard could result in the outboard propelling
off
the boat transom resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with the required
mounting hardware.
BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Measure the transom height of your boat. The boat bottom should be aligned or
be within
25 mm (1 in.) above the anti‑ventilation plate of the outboard.
a - Anti‑ventilation plate
INSTALLING OUTBOARD ON TRANSOM
!
WARNING
Failure to correctly fasten the outboard could result in the outboard propelling
off
the boat transom resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with the required
mounting hardware.
This product must be secured to the transom with the required mounting
hardware. If the outboard strikes an underwater object, the required mounting
hardware prevents the outboard from propelling off the transom. A decal on the
swivel bracket reminds the installer of the potential hazard.
Avoid serious injury
or death. Secure
engine to transom
with bolts.
WARNING
37-896853-007
52375
a
27151
INSTALLATION
88 eng