MAINTENANCE
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Outboard Care
To keep your outboard in the best operating condition, it is important that your outboard receive the
periodic inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule. We urge you
to keep it maintained properly to ensure the safety of you and your passengers, and retain its
dependability.
Record maintenance performed in the Maintenance Log at the back of this book. Save all maintenance
work orders and receipts.
SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR OUTBOARD
We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts and Genuine
Lubricants.
EPA Emissions
EMISSION CERTIFICATION LABEL
An emission certification label, showing emission levels and engine specifications directly related to
emissions, is placed on the engine at time of manufacture.
SPARK PLUG:
GAP:
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO
EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SPARK IGNITION MARINE ENGINES
CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA
REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADJUSTMENTS
IDLE SPEED (in gear):
FAMILY:
FEL:
TIMING (IN DEGREES):
COLD VALVE
CLEARANCE (mm)
INTAKE:
EXHAUST:
g/kWh
hp
cc
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e
d
c
b
a
f
g
h
i
a - Idle speed
b - Engine horsepower
c - Piston displacement
d - Part number
e - Valve clearance (if applicable)
f - Family number
g - Maximum emission output for the engine
family
h - Timing specification
i - Recommended spark plug and gap
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY
The owner/operator is required to have routine engine maintenance performed to maintain emission
levels within prescribed certification standards.
The owner/operator is not to modify the engine in any manner that would alter the horsepower or allow
emissions levels to exceed their predetermined factory specifications.
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level. See Fuel & Oil - Checking and Adding Engine Oil.
• Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine.
• Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks.
• Check outboard for tightness on transom.
• Check steering system for binding or loose components.
• Visually check steering link rod fasteners for proper tightness. See Steering Link Rod
Fasteners.
• Check propeller blades for damage.
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