Name: Mercury 5 4-Stroke
Brand: Mercury
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INSTALLATION

Installing Outboard

BOAT TRANSOM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT

1. Measure the transom height of your boat. The anti-ventilation plate should be 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) below

the bottom of the boat.

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a - Anti-ventilation plate

INSTALLING OUTBOARD ON TRANSOM

1. Place outboard on center line of transom.

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2. Tighten transom clamp handles.

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Table of Contents2
Transfer of Warranty5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada5
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada5
Warranty Information5
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)6
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)7
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion9
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions10
Boater's Responsibilities12
Before Operating Your Outboard12
Boat Horsepower Capacity12
General Information12
Lanyard Stop Switch13
Protecting People in the Water14
Exhaust Emissions14
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard16
Safe Boating Suggestions16
Recording Serial Number16
4/5/6 4-Stroke Specifications - International17
Installing Outboard18
Installation18
Carrying, Storing and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat19
Transporting19
Trailering Your Boat20
Gasoline Recommendations21
Filling Fuel Tank21
Fuel & Oil21
Engine Oil Recommendations22
Checking Engine Oil22
Features & Controls24
Tilting Outboard26
Shallow Water Operation26
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard27
Engine Over-Speed Protection System28
Pre-Starting Check List29
Operating in Freezing Temperatures29
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water29
Engine Break-In Procedure29
Starting the Engine29
Operation29
Gear Shifting33
Stopping the Engine33
Emergency Starting33
Outboard Care36
EPA Emissions36
Maintenance36
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule37
Flushing the Cooling System37
Top Cowl Removal and Installation38
Corrosion Control Anode38
Exterior Care39
Fuel System39
Propeller Replacement40
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement41
Lubrication Points42
Changing Engine Oil43
Gearcase Lubrication44
Submerged Outboard46
Storage Preparation47
Protecting External Outboard Components47
Protecting Internal Engine Components47
Gearcase47
Positioning Outboard for Storage47
Storage47
Local Repair Service49
Service Away from Home49
Parts and Accessories Inquiries49
Service Assistance49
Mercury Marine Service Offices49
Owner Service Assistance49

Brand	Mercury
Model	5 4-Stroke
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English

Mercury 5 4-Stroke User Manual

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