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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Boat overloaded or load improperly distributed.
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Excessive water in bilge.
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Boat bottom is dirty or damaged.
Battery Will Not Hold Charge
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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Battery connections are loose or corroded.
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Low electrolyte level in battery.
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Worn out or inefficient battery.
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Excessive use of electrical accessories.
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Defective rectifier, alternator, or voltage regulator.
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Table of Contents
Declaration of Conformity
1
Table of Contents
3
Warranty Information
7
Transfer of Warranty
7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada
7
Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe
8
Outboard Limited Warranty
9
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
11
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
12
General Information
14
Boater's Responsibilities
14
Before Operating Your Outboard
14
Boat Horsepower Capacity
14
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
15
Outboard Remote Control Models
15
Remote Steering Notice
15
Lanyard Stop Switch
16
Protecting People in the Water
17
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
18
Wave and Wake Jumping
18
Impact with Underwater Hazards
19
Safety Instructions for Hand Tilled Outboards
20
Exhaust Emissions
20
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
21
Safe Boating Suggestions
22
Recording Serial Number
22
20/25 Specifications
23
Installation
24
Installing Outboard
24
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models
25
Battery Connections
25
Propeller Selection
25
Transporting
26
Carrying Outboard
26
Trailering Boat/Outboard
26
Transporting Outboard When Removed from Boat
26
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
27
Fuel & Oil
28
Fuel Recommendations
28
Oil Recommendation
29
Mixing Fuel and Oil
29
Filling Fuel Tank
29
Features & Controls
30
Tiller Handle Models
30
Remote Control Features
32
Tilting Outboard
32
Shallow Water Operation
33
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard
34
Trim Tab Adjustment
35
Operation
37
Pre-Starting Check List
37
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
37
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water
37
Operating at High Elevations
37
Pre-Starting Instructions
37
Engine Break-In Procedure
38
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models
38
Starting the Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models
41
Gear Shifting
43
Stopping the Engine
44
Emergency Starting
45
Maintenance
47
Outboard Care
47
EPA Emissions
47
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
48
Flushing the Cooling System
48
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
49
Battery Inspection
50
Fuel System
50
Exterior Care
51
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
52
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models
52
Corrosion Control Anode
53
Propeller Replacement
53
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
55
Carburetor Adjustments
56
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment
57
Lubrication Points
58
Gearcase Lubrication
61
Submerged Outboard
62
Storage
63
Storage Preparation
63
Protecting External Outboard Components
63
Protecting Internal Engine Components
64
Gearcase
64
Positioning Outboard for Storage
64
Battery Storage
64
Troubleshooting
65
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
65
Engine will Not Start
65
Engine Runs Erratically
65
Performance Loss
65
Battery will Not Hold Charge
66
Owner Service Assistance
67
Local Repair Service
67
Service Away from Home
67
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
67
Service Assistance
67
Mercury Marine Service Offices
67
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Model
20
Category
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Language
English
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