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Mercury 20 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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2. Lift rear of cowl and disengage front hook.
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INSTALLATION
1. Engage the front hook and push cowl back over the cowl seal.
2. Push cowl down and move the rear latch lever up to lock.
Battery Inspection
The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Add water as necessary to keep the battery full.
3. Make sure the battery is secure against movement.
4. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly installed. Positive to positive and negative to
negative.
5. Make sure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent accidental shorting of battery
terminals.
Fuel System
!
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from gasoline fire or explosion. Carefully follow all fuel system service
instructions. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the area while
servicing any part of the fuel system.
Before servicing any part of the fuel system, stop engine and disconnect the battery. Drain the fuel system
completely. Use an approved container to collect and store fuel. Wipe up any spillage immediately. Material
used to contain spillage must be disposed of in an approved receptacle. Any fuel system service must be
performed in a well ventilated area. Inspect any completed service work for sign of fuel leakage.
FUEL LINE INSPECTION
Visually inspect the fuel line and primer bulb for cracks, swelling, leaks, hardness, or other signs of deterioration
or damage. If any of these conditions are found, the fuel line or primer bulb must be replaced.

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Mercury 20 Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model20
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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