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MAINTENANCE
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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.
ENGINE FUEL FILTER
Inspect the sight bowl for water accumulation and inspect the filter element for sediment. Clean the filter as follows.
Removal
1. Read fuel system servicing information and Warning preceeding.
2. Hold on to the cover to prevent it from turning and remove the the sight bowl.
3. Pull out the filter element and wash it with cleaning solvent.

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Mercury 45 Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model45
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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