Mercury Four Stroke User Manual

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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-888465 JUNE 2002 Page 1D-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1D - Outboard Motor Installation
Table of Contents
Electric Fuel Pump 1D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat Horsepower Capacity 1D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start in Gear Protection 1D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Horn Requirement 1D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Accessories For The Outboard 1D-2. . .
Dual Engine Center Line Dimension 1D-2. . . . . . .
Lifting Outboard 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Cable 1D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Cable Seal 1D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Link Rod 1D-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Outboard 1D-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Cable Clamp Assembly 1D-7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Wiring Harness 1D-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Cable Connections to the Engine 1D-9. . .
Battery Cable Connections to the Battery 1D-10. . .
Fuel Hose Connection 1D-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable Installation 1D-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable Installation 1D-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Installation 1D-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trim Tab Adjustment 1D-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric Fuel Pump
If an electric fuel pump is used, the fuel pressure must not exceed 4 psig at the engine.
If necessary, install a pressure regulator to regulate the pressure.
Boat Horsepower Capacity
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
CAPACITY (POUNDS) XXX
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAPACITY XXX
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY
Do not overpower or overload the boat. Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indi-
cating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer follow-
ing certain federal guidelines. If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.
WARNING
Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can: 1.
cause loss of boat control 2. place too much weight at the transom, altering the de-
signed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3. cause the boat to break apart, par-
ticularly around the transom area. Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury,
death, or boat damage.

Mercury Four Stroke Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Four Stroke
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English