Force 75 User Manual

90-826881990 398- 1 -Printed in U.S.A.
FORCE 75/90/120 MODELS
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NOTICE to INSTALLER
After Completing Installation, These Instruc-
tions Should Be Placed with the Product for
the Owner’s Future Use.
75/90/120 Model
This installation manual provides outboard installa-
tion procedure, proper setup and necessary adjust-
ments. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOR-
OUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
The remote control connected to your outboard
MUST be equipped with a start-in-gear protection de-
vice. This prevents the engine from starting when the
outboard is in gear.
1998 Mercury Marine
The following are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corpora-
tion: Autoblend, Force, Jet-Prop, Mariner, Merc, MerCathode,
MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury Marine, Quicksilver, Ride-Guide,
Sport-Jet, and Thruster.
Table of Contents
Page
Notice to Installer and Owner 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Steering Cables and
Remote Control Cables 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Outboard on Transom 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining Recommended
Outboard Mounting Height 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating Centerline of Boat Transom 2. . . . . . .
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes 3. . . . . . . . . .
Lifting Outboard 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing Outboard to Boat Transom 3. . . . . . . .
Ride Guide Steering Cable/Attaching
Kit Installation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Ride Guide Steering
Cable To The Outboard 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Link Rod Installation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Installation 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift and Throttle Cable
Installation to the Outboard 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable Installation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable Installation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line Installation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Portable Fuel Tank 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Permanent Fuel Tank 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Side Mount Remote Control
or Ignition Key Switch Assembly 8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boats Equipped with Side Mount
Remote Control 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boats equipped with Panel
or Console Mount Remote Control 8. . . . . . .
Connecting Remote Control or Key Switch Wire
Harness to Engine Wire Harness 8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Connections 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Selection 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Installation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Trim System 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Trim Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trim “In” Angle Adjustment
(Models With Power Trim) 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Power Trim Fluid Level 11. . . . . . . . .
Tilt Pin Adjustment
(Models Without Power Trim) 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trim Tab Adjustment 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat Performance 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Instructions 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Force 75 Specifications

General

Brand	Force
Model	75
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English