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
Open the fuse holder and look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. If band
is broken, replace the fuse. Replace the fuse with a new fuse with the same
rating.
Identifying a blown fuse
a - Good fuse
b - Blown fuse
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
!
WARNING
Damaged spark plug boots may emit sparks that can ignite fuel vapors under
the
engine cowl, resulting in serious injury or death from a fire or explosion.
To avoid damaging the spark plug boots, do not use any sharp object or
metal tool to remove the spark plug boots.
1. Remove the spark plug boot. Twist the rubber boot slightly and pull off.
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2. Remove the spark plug to inspect. Replace spark plug if electrode is worn
or the insulator is rough, cracked, broken, blistered, or fouled.
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b
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MAINTENANCE
68 eng