Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 4/5/6 FourStroke
- Welcome
- Read This Manual Thoroughly
- Notice
- Warranty Message
- Copyright and Trademark Information
- Identification Records
- General Information
- Installation
- Transporting
- Fuel and Oil
- Features and Controls
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Outboard Care
- EPA Emission Regulations
- Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
- Flushing the Cooling System
- Top Cowl Removal and Installation
- Corrosion Control Anode
- Exterior Care
- Fuel System
- Propeller Replacement
- Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
- Lubrication Points
- Changing Engine Oil
- Gearcase Lubrication
- Submerged Outboard
- Storage
- Owner Service Assistance
- Maintenance Log
IMPORTANT: The use of nondetergent oils, multi‑viscosity oils (other than
Mercury or Quicksilver NMMA FC‑W certified oil or a major brand NMMA FC‑W
certified oil), synthetic oils, low quality or oils that contain solid additives are not
recommended.
Recommended SAE viscosity for
engine oil
a - Mercury or Quicksilver SAE
25W‑40 Synthetic Blend Marine
4‑Stroke Engine Oil may be used
at temperatures above 4 °C
(40 °F)
b - Mercury or Quicksilver SAE
10W‑30 4‑Stroke Marine Engine
Oil is recommended for use in all
temperatures
Checking Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Be sure that the outboard is upright (not tilted)
when checking the oil.
1.
Position the outboard vertical and remove the top cowl.
2. Remove the oil filler cap. Wipe oil off the dipstick and screw the oil filler
cap back into the oil fill hole completely. Remove the oil filler cap and
check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between full mark and add mark. If
oil level is low, add oil to bring level no higher than the full mark.
+20
+40
+60
+80
F° C°
0
+100
–7
+4
+16
+27
–18
+38
a
b
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