OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6°8°99¢ 10 15WS You In choosing a Meroury Outboard you have selected one of the fin- ‘est outboards avallable and a sound investment in boating plea- sure, Your outboard has been manufactured by Mercury Marine, ‘aworid leader in marine technology and outboard manufacturing since 1939. These years of experience have been committed to the goal of producing the finest quality products, Thisled to Mercu- ryMarine’s reputation for strict quality control, excellence, durabil- ity, lasting performance and being the best at providing after-the- sale support. Please read this manual carefully before operating your outboard. ‘This manualhas been prepared tossist youinthe operation, safe use and care of your outboard. Allof us at Mercury Marine took pride in building your outboard and wish you many years of happy and safe boating, ‘Again, thank you for your confidence in Mercury Outboards, Vd a a OUTBOARDS Mereury Marine, W250 W. Plonee: Road PO. Box 1839 Fond bt Lae, Wisconsin 54836-1069 READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY If you don’t understand any portion, contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual starting and operating procedures. NOTICE Throughout this publication, and on your outboard, DANGER, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, accompanied by the inter rational HAZARD Symbol A . may be bused to alert the installeruser to special instructions concerning a particular ser- viee or operation that may be hazardous it performed incorrectly or carelessly. OB- ‘SERVE THEM CAREFULLY. ‘These “Safety Alerts” alone cannotelim- inate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions while performing the service, plus “common sense" operation, are’ major accident prevention measures, ANGER DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury oF death. WARNING - Hazards or unsafe prat tices which COULD result in sovero personal injury or death. ACAUTION CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal Injury or product or property damage. IMPORTANT - Indicates information or instructions that are necessary for pro- er operation and/or maintenance. ‘The operat ‘correct and safe operation of the boat, the ‘equipment aboard and the safety of all ‘occupants aboard. We strongly recom- ‘mend thatthe operator read this Operation ‘and Maintenance Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the outboard and all related accessories before the boat is used. The following advantages and disad- vantages of an EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (lanyard type) should be con- sidered before electing to use, or notto use, such a switch. ADVANTAGES: ThepurposeofanEMER- GENCY STOP SWITCH is to stop the ‘engine when the operator leaves his control station, either accidentally by falling into the boat, or by falling oF being ejected overboard. This is most likely in certain types of boats such as low sided bass boats, high performance boats and light sensitive handling, ing boats operated by hand-tiller. It is also likely a8 a result of poor operating practices such as sitting on the back of the seat at planing speeds, standing at planing speeds, operating at high speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters, drinking and driving, of daring, high speed boat maneuvers. DISADVANTAGES: Inadvortontactiva- tion of the switch is also @ possibility. This could cause any or all of the follow: ing potentially hazardous situations: © Loss of balance and falling forwardot unstable boat passengers - a particular concern in bow rider type boats. © Loss of power and directional control heavy seas, strong current or high winds. © Loss of control when docking.‘As we cannot possibly know of and advise the bosting public of ALL con- Cceivable boat/metor types and/or poor ‘operating practices, the final decision fof whether to use an EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH rests with you, theown- er/driver, ‘We ctrongly recommend that other occtt- pants be instructed on proper starting and ‘Operating procedures should they bo re- uired to operate the outboard and boat in an emergency. ‘A SECURITY LINE that is long enough to allow the outboard to disongage from ‘the transom but too short to permit the urboardtosubmergeandstoprunning could ‘cause the outboard to rebound into the boat and injure the occupants. © Aneffective SECURITY LINE should bo of a working strength approximately five (5) times the weightof the outboard motor. © The SECURITY LINE should be SHORT enough and ffixedinamanner to prevent the outboard from rising up ‘and disengaging from the transom on- © The SECURITY LINE shouldbe LONG. enough and affixed in @ manner to permit the outboard to submerge behind She boat and thus stop running. {tis dificult tora person standing or float- Ing Inthe water to move clear if they sea powerboat heading toward them, even at Slow speed. Shift the unit to neutral and shut off engine when your boat is near ‘people in the water. SERIOUS INJURY IS LIKELY IF A PER- SON IN THE WATER IS STRUCK BY A MOVING BOAT, GEAR HOUSING, PRO- PELLER, OR ACCESSORY RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO YOUR BOAT OR OUT- BOARD. ‘The use of accessories not manufactured ‘0r sold by Mercury Marine is not recom ‘mended for use with your outboard. Ityour ‘outboard of outboard operating system is ‘equipped with an accessory not manufac- tured by Mercury Marine, be sure to read the Operation and Maintenance Manual for that accessory before operation. If you haven't been supplied with such a manual ‘contact your dealer or the manufacturer of the accessory to secure the applicable ‘manual. USE CARE when transporting fuel con- talner, whetherina boat orcar.DO NOT fill fuel container tomaximum capaclly. Gaso- {ine will expand considerably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel ‘container. This ean cause fuel leakage and 2 potential fire hazard. 15, TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications Notor Installation. Propellers Gonaitions Artecting Op Fuel Recommendations Motor Controle. ‘Operation - Models with Tllar Handle... ‘Quicksilver Side Mount Remote Control Components ‘Operation - Electric Start Models with Remote Contr Emergency Operation ‘| Cow Removal and Installation Lubrication Guide Gear Housing Lubrication Inspection and Maintenance Flushing Motor Cooting System Ignition Maintenance ‘Cleaning Fuel Fitts. Fuel Reserve (6.6 Gallon Polyettylene Tank on oe Carburetor Adjustment Trailering Boat/Outboare Removing Outboard trom Boat “The desoription and specifications contained harein were in effect a the time this guide was approved for printing. Mercury Marine, whose policy is one of continuous improve~ ‘ment, reserves the right to discontinue mocels at any time, to change specifications, signs, methods or procedures without notice and without incurring obligation. Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A, Litho in USA. 2092, Sunswick Corporation 1d trademarks of Brunswick Corporation: Asto- tore, Mercatheoe, Mercruiser Mercury, Marcury Serat Number PlateTop Cowl Cow! Lateh “Tell-Tale” Outlot Bottom Cow! Drive Shaft Housing Anti-Ventilation Plate Anodic Plate Propeller SPECIFICATIONS Side View (Starboard) 8. 10. u 12. 13. 14, 18, 16 Control Handle Assembly Primer/Fast idle Knob Emergency Stop Switch (Tiller Handle Mode!) 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(Afew exceplionsare:llywheel nut and spark plugs, which are 13/16", ‘and tll tube nuts, which are 1-1/8") ‘COMBINATION TOOL ‘A “Combination Tool” Is provides with the outboard motor (stored in the “Own c's Literature Packet"), ‘This handy toot incorporates a 21mm (13/16")hex socket (tts park plugs) anda 30mm hex socket (fits 10mm fasteners, such as the rewind starter mounting bolt). ‘The tool handle also incorporates a stand ard tip (straight) screwdriver blade. eas ‘SPARE STARTER ROPE ‘A spare starter rope also is supplied with the motor (stored in the "Owner's Litera. ture Packet’) The rope may be used ora replacement in the rewind starter as. sembly or as an emergency starter rope, jn event that the rewind starter 18 19° operableMOTOR INSTALLATION DO NOT OVERPOWER - Most boats doubt, contact your de: LIFT HANDLE IMPORTANT: Motor MUST BE in NEU- TRAL (which locks the reverse hooks fet the tilt lock pin) before lifting oF Frying the motor with the lift handle, 1 Thelifthandle is located atthe front of the motor between the clamp brackets. 2 “Finger grip wells” are located at the ‘back of both top and bottom cow's, TRANSOM HEIGHT 3 Proper transom height isimportentfor best boating performance. The gear housing anti-ventilation plate should be parallel to the boat bottom and at least? (25mm) below boat bottom, MOUNTING MOTOR ON TRANSOM Before operating, motoris) MUST BE SECURED to boat transom with two (hardware supplied) bolts and clamp screws tightened securely as shown, Installation must be water tight and clamp screws and mounting bolts ‘checked occasionally for tightness on the transom. Failure to fasten motor to ‘transom with mounting boltsandclamp screws, may result in damage to boat ‘and/orloss of motor and possible injury to occupants of boat. Centerline 4 Center motor on boat transom. Securing Motor 5 Tighten clamp screws securely 6 Drill through transom and bolt motor clamp brackets to trantom with bolts, nuts and washers provided. 7 Refer to Security Line Statement, Page 2 IMPORTANT: Periodically check clamp Screws and transom mounting bolts to ‘ensure that metoris secure on transom, TILTING MOTOR IMPORTANT: The motor mustbe shifted into FORWARD gear before the motor istilted. To tilt the motor, grasp the rear of the top cowl and pull the motor forward. The tlt angle of an outboard motor refers to how far out from the transom surface the lower unitis tilted, The tittangle of te lower unit has a distinet effect on the planing angle of the boat, and can signifi ‘cantly alter top speed and handlingos MOTOR INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Automatic Tilt Your motor is equipped with Automatic Tilt for quick and easy adjustment of tlt angle. The operator should become famil- iar with the operation of the automatictit before using the motor. Automatic tilt provides: ‘© Three preset bottom tit positions ‘Three shallow water troll positions © One high tlt position IMPORTANT: Motor must be in FOR- WARD gear in order to change motor tilt position. Basic Operation 1 Shift motor into FORWARD gear. 2 Grasp rear of top cow! and tlt motor forward, 3 The decal on right (starboard) clamp bracket indicates the various tilt angle positions andtwo RELEASE AND RETURN positions. The arrow mark indicates the current mator position, Tilt Angle Adjustment 4 The first three ttt angle positions are PRESET BOTTOM TRIM POSITIONS and are numbered beside the trim angle knob. Place the tilt angle knob at the tlt angle position of your choice. This sats the os PRESET BOTTOM TRIM POSITION to which the motor will turn each time itis manually tilted from the RELEASE AND RETURN position. ‘Shallow Water Troll Operation 5 For your convenience, the motor can be manually tilted at slow speed in FOR- WARD to any higher tilt angle position, Tip the motor toward you and it wil click each time it moves into the next tit position. To return to the PRESET BOT- TOM TRIM POSITION, simply continue to tilt the motor until it reaches the first RELEASE AND RETURN position. The motor can then be lowered to the PRESET BOTTOM TRIM POSITION. ACAUTION Follow these precautions when oper- ting in the three higher tim shellow wwator positions © DO NOT operate motor above fast Idle (1500 epm). © BESURE rearedge of anti-venti plate remains submerged. This assures that the cooling water inlet is bolow water level © DO NOT move forward in the boat while the motor is running (even in NEUTRAL). Moving to the front of the boat may raise the wateriniet above the water level and lead to motor damage caused by overheating.MOTOR INSTALLATION (Continued) FULL TILT UP POSITION This outboard can be conveniently held in a {ull tit up position in the following manner. ACAUTION Engine MUST NOT be run when outboard in the full tilt up position, as water pickup in lower unit will be out of the water and ‘water pump and/or engine would bodam- aged. ACAUTION IT placing outboard in ful it up position ‘when tralring, boat/outboerd (refer to TRAILERING. BOAT/OUTBOARD) or, during high spood and/or rough woter ‘operation of a boat powered by a larger tain power unit, the tit tock lever MUST BE placed to LOCK postion, Fallure to place tttock overtothe LOCK position ag foscribed, could allow outboard to bounce and drop outof full titup position, causing damage to outboard. Placing outboard into full it up position: 1 Shift outboard into FORWARD gear. 2 Place tilt lock lever to desired position. A LOCK -Locks outboard in tul tion, B UNLOCK - Holds outboard in full tit up position until outboard is tilted completely ‘up, which released the tit mechanism allow- ing outboard tobe loweradto the preset bot- tom trim position uppost 3 Grasp outboard ” (of top cowl and ite position. The spring loaded ti mechanism will engage automatically and hold outboard in ful tit up position, To rolease outboard from full tlt up posi- tion: inger grip well” at rear outboard full tit up 5 Place ttt ock lever to UNLOCK position. 615 6 Tilt outboard up and forward as far as it will go. This disengages the spring loads tlt mechanism and allows the outboard to be ‘manually lowered to the preset bottom trim position CO-PILOT ADJUSTMENT 7 Proper co-pilot adjustment will keep motor on a fixed course (during NORMAL operation) while allowing easy manual steering control ‘Turn adjusting screw clockwise to increase jon oF counterclockwise to deer BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL ACCES- ‘SORIES ‘Manual stat alternator models are equipped with a 60 watt alternator. ACAUTION Connect red battery eable to positive (+) battory terminal, and black battery eabloto negative (-) battery terminal. Reversed connections will damage charging system. IMPORTANT: Secure battery in a favor- able position in tho boat. ‘Any accessories, such as horns, lights, ete, should be properly fused and installed with connections attached directly to battery terminals. MOUNTING FUEL TANK AND CON- NECTING FUEL LINES Secure fuel tank in a convenient location, Arrange fuel line so that it does not become ‘twisted, kinked, pinched, or stretched. 8 Connect fuel line to outboard. Make sure clip of fuel line connector is locked on ber of outboard fuel connactar. uPROPELLERS PROPELLER SELECTION The propelier supplied with your motor provides the best overall performance ‘under average operating conditions, Aiternative propeliers are available for ‘specific boating requirements, Consult your Authorized Dealer for recom- mendations. PROPELLER REMOVAL Before attempting to remove or install propeller. ramove spark plug leads from sparlcplugs to prevent engine from start- ing accidentally. 1 Remove top cow! {see COWL RE- MOVAL AND INSTALLATION) and dis- connect spark plug leads, 2 Place wood block between propeller blade and anti-ventilation plate topravent rotation, 3 Tum propelier shaft nut counterclock- wise to remove nut (use a 1Smm wrench.) Remove propeller shaft nut and ear thrust hub from propeller shaft, 4 Slide propeller and splined thrust hub off propeller shaft, PROPELLER REPAIR Some damaged propellers can be re- paired. Consult your Dealer. PROPELLER INSTALLATION 5B Apply aliberal cost of one of the follow ing Quicksilver lubricants to the propeller shaft; Special Lubricant 101, 2-4-C Marine Lubricant, IMPORTANT: The cupped washer tached to the thrust hub prevents back. ‘ward installation of the hub. Thocupped washer MUST REMAIN IN PLACE. 6 Slide splined thrust hub onto propelier shaft with thrust hub “shoulder” toward ‘gear housing Slide propeller onto propeller shaft and install rear thrust hub and propeller shaft rut Place © wood block between propell blade andanti-ventilation platetaprevent rotation, Turn propelier shaft nut clockwise. Using a 1mm wrench, TIGHTEN NUT SE- CURELY. Reconnect spark plug leads and install top cowlCONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Positioning of weight passengers and gear) inside the boat has the following cffects: A Shifting weight to rear (stern). ‘9 Generally increases speed and engine RPM. @ At extremes, can cause boat 10 por poise. ‘© Causes bow tobounce in choppy water, © Increasesdanger ofthe following weve ‘splashing into boat when coming off plane. B. Shifting weight to front (bow). © Improves ease of planing off © Improves rough water ride. © At extremes, can cause boat to veer back and forth (bow steer) BOTTOM OF BOAT “To maintain maximum speed the follow: ing conditions of the boat bottom should be observed: A. Clean, free of barnacles and marine ‘growth, 8. Free of distortion, nearly flat where it ‘contacts the water, C. Straight and smooth, fore and att. FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ‘Any leaded of unleaded (lead-free) gaso~ Ting, that wil eatisfactorily operatean auto ‘mobile engine is suitable for use in these ‘moda} outboard motors. However, gasolines containing alcohol, either methyl alcohol (methanol) or ethyl {othanol) may cause increased: © Corrosion of metal parts. © Deterioration of elastomer and plastic parts Fuel permeation through flexible fuel lines. Wear and damage of internal engine parts. 2 Starting and operating difficulties. ‘Some of these adverse effects are duc to the tendency of gasolines containing alco. holo absoro moisture trom the ait. result- ing in a phase of water and alcohol separating from the gasoline in the fuet tank. ‘The adverse effects of alcohol are more Severe with mathyl alcohol (methano!) fond are worse with increasing alcohol ‘content FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Fu! feakeqe roman partof the fuel system Ganbe-eiveand explosion hazard which San couse seriousbosttyinjury or death Caretul periodic nspection of the ent ful eystom ss mandatory, partcultly All fel components i anke, whether past fet nes. butbs, titings, fuel fore and ea Duets should be iepacted ot ook softening. Hardening, sling oF Srroston” Any sign of feckage or de {erioration necessitates replacement be- {ore further engine operation Because of the possible adverse effects of alcohol in gasoline, itis recommended that only alcohol-free gasoline be used Where possible. If only alcohol-con- {taining fuelis available, orif the presonce Of alcohol is unknown, then increased inspection frequency for leaks and ab: normalities s required. eas FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) ably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container. This can cause fuel leakage and a potential fire hazard. OIL RECOMMENDATIONS. ACAUTION The une of other than recommended gaso- line and Quieksiver -Cyele Outboard Ol or an acceptable BIA TC-W I ofl muy cause piston scoring, bearing failure or both. 00 NOT, under any circumstances, ttse mult-grado or other highly detergent futomobile oils or olls which: contain metalic additives. Mixrecommended gasoline with Quicksilver 2-Cycle Outboard Oil in ratio shown in the following chart. In an emergency, if this is ‘ot available, substitute a high quality 2 cycle oil that is intended for outboard use ‘and meats BIA rating TC-WI, shown on oi container. Use the oil manufacturer's rec- ommended gasoline-oll mixture as shown fon the lagel (NOT TO EXCEED 50:1 RATIO). MIXING INSTRUCTIONS. Observe fire prevention rules, partiou- larly NO SMOKING. Mix fuel outdoors ‘or in well ventilated location. IMPORTANT: Always use fresh gaso- line. Gasoline which is kept in tank too {ong will form gum and vamich deposits Which may cause trouble. Mix fuel directly into remote tank. Pour Small, equal amounts of gasoline and oil into tank. Mix thoroughly, then add re- mainingoilandgasoline. Mixagain. Keep fuel clean and mix each batch of fuel exactly the same way. IMPORTANT: Use recommended amount of 2- cycle oil. Too much or too little oil can cause performance prob- lems, as well as serious engine damage. MOTOR BREA\ N PROCEDURE ACAUTION Follow break-in procedure carefully ‘A. Mix gasoline and oil at normal 50:1 ‘ratio mixture. B. Operate now motor at varied throttle ‘settings for the first hour (ane hour) IMPORTANT: Avoid both wide-open throttle operation and prolonged i during first hour. ©. After first hour one hour of ope ‘motor is eeady for normal operation and ‘may be run at any speed, AXCAUTION DO NOT EXCEED the full throttle RPM range. See SPECIFICATIONS for RPM. range. NORMAL 50:1 FUEL MIXTURE Type ot oi! | U.S. Measure | Imperial Measure | Metric Measure ‘Quicksiver 16US.c2t0 | 15Imp.o2 to ‘400e¢ to each 2-Cycle each 6 gallons | each 5 tmp. gallons | 20 liters of Outboard oil | of gasoline —_| of gasoline gasoline ‘Other Acceptable | Use at Manufacturer's Recommendations, BIATC-WII" Oils | DO NOT EXCEED 50:1 6sMOTOR CONTROLS 1 PRIMER/FAST IDLE KNOB A ROTATE KNOB - Clockwise (to step) ‘when starting engine or to increase idle speed. B PULLKNOBCOMPLETELY OUT-(After rotating fully clockwise) to inject Fuel into ‘manifold for fast, easy starting when engine is cold C PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY IN - After engine starts. Asengine warms up, rotate knob counterclockwise to return tonormal idle speed. 2 TILLER HANDLE - Provides a means to steer boat, shift gears, and control engine speed on manually operated- motors, 3 SHIFT postions A. NEUTRAL- Felt by detent intwist aro. ‘The decal aligns with arrow on handle. B FORWARD -Rototetwistgripcounter- clockwise. The decal indicates boat direc: tion, C REVERSE - Rotate twist grip clock- wise. The decal indicates boat direction, 4. THROTTLEFRICTION KNOB Adjusts twist grip friction to hold throttle at desired boat speed. Turn knob in either direction to increase friction. 5 TILLER HANDLE MOUNTED ELEC- TRIC START BUTTON - Used to start engine, 6 STOP BUTTON. Used to stop motor. 7 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH -Refer to page 1 for explanation. The lanyard, when used with the emergency stop switch and connected to the driver, wil stop the engine ifthe driver no longerhas access to the tiller handle. 8 WATER PUMP OPERATION (No Thermostat) Normal water pump operation is indicated bya steady, “Tell-Tale” stream of water issuing rom a sma hole atrear of bottom cow! while the moter is running and remain steady during the entire opera: tion of the engin. Water Pump Operation (Thermostat) IMPORTANT: On models which are equipped with a thermostat (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY] in the cooling system, = “Tell-Tale” stream may not be visible Lntl the engine reaches normal operat. ing temperature and tho thermostat ‘opens (5 to 45 seconds, depending tupon engine RPM and water tompera ture}. The “Tell-Tale” may become inter- rmittent while running asthe thermostat ‘pone and closes. Operation witha detective water pump or absiruction in the cooling system will cause overheating and severe damage Rotor motor to Authorized Service fa: cilities NOTICE: tyour outboard wil be operated primarily Incold water arees (normal water omperature BELOW 50°F (10° C)] and/or = where extreme day-to-day air torn. perature variations of more then 90° F (17° C) are common, we recommend Installation of a thermostat (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) In the engine cooling system. re maintains @ constant, higher engine Operating temperature, thus providing “Stmoathor engine operation: particulary at slower op thorized Servicing Dealer for this ac- cessory. OPERATION MODELS WITH TILLER HANDLE BEFORE STARTING ACAUTION This outboard is water cooled. DO NOT ‘with cooling water OPERATOR and PASSENGERS ‘operato outbos: DO NOT attempt to shift motor into REVERSE gear WHEN ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. Damage to theshift mecha. nism could result. intake out-of.woter or serious damage to SHOULD BE SEATED WHENEVER AT. ‘.utboard could result from overheating. 15 TEMPTING to START the MOTOR. 7OPERATION (Continued) MODELS WITH TILLER HANDLE Before sttompting to stat motor, MAKE GERTAIN that motors hited info NEU- TRAL anc that area around boat is clear {to get underway). Check vel tank forsufficiontfueland that fank is secure n boat 1 Open fuel tank vent soraw (in cap) on manual venting type tanks Tere ino vent sew inthe cap on auto- mate vent type tanks, These tanks al vont autoratialy 2 squeeze fuel primerbulbuntitstirm, 3 Check that emergency stop switch isin FUN position STARTING IMPORTANT: Manus starting motors re equipped with a rewind starter “Tgck-out" mechanism ~ motor MUST BE in NEUTRAL, or twist gripn SLOW Position, im order to start motor. ELECTRIC starting motorssre equipped with a starter “cut-out” switen ~ the Control handle twist grip or the emote Control handle MUST BE in NEUTRAL position in order to start the engine. 4 Twist grip to NEUTRAL (N postion. 5 fototo Primer/Fast Idle Knob clock- wise to ston) and pull completely out ‘when starting cod engine. When restart warm engine, rotate knob to full clockwise position. Do not pl out kneb GAon manual start models, pul Starter ope Handle slowly wnt engaged, then vigorously. Allow rope to rowing siowly Repeat unti motor stars. GB On clcotric stort models, press STARTER BUTTON - as soon 96 motor stars, release button ACAUTION DONOT operate starter motorforlonger than 80 seconds or stort motor may bo damaged. Aliow atleast 2 minutes between starting attempts. AFTER STARTING 7 WATER PUMP OPERATION (No Thermostat 45, Normal water pump operation isindicated bya steady, “Tell-Tale " stream of water ‘seving froma small hole atrear of bottor. cowl while the motor is running and romain steady during the entire operation of the engine. Wator Pump Operation (Thermostat) IMPORTANT: On models which are equipped witha thermostat (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) in the cooling system. 3 “Tell-Tale” stream may not be visible until the engine reaches normal operat- ing temperature and the thermostat ‘opens (5 to 45 seconds, depending ‘upon engine RPM and water tempora- {ure}. The Tell-Tale” may becomeinte mittent while running as the thermostat ‘opens and closes. ‘Operation with a defective water pump or ‘obstruction in the cooling system will cause overheating and severe damag Reefer motor to Authorized Service fa- SHIFTING GEARS -ACAUTION Primer/Fast idle Knob must be rotated completely counterclockwise BEFORE shitting, Shife gears with a firm, quick motion i avoid “gear chatter”. B FORWARDGEAR -engagedby counter. clockwise rotation of wis tp. Continued fotation increases speed ACAUTION Exorciso extrome care when operating In REVERSE GEAR, DO NOF operate motor at high spoods in REVERSE 9 REVERSE GEAR - engaged by clock- wise rotation of twist grip, Continued fotation increases speed STOPPING 410 Press Stop Button atend of twist grip, and hold until motor stops. IMPORTANT: In an emergency the motor can be stoppedat any peed, nor - For normal stopping, ide id hife 40, NEUTRAL Bofore pressing STOP BUTTON. 1915, QUICKSILVER SIDE MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENTS 1 Neutral Lock Bar - prevents accidental shiftand throttie engagoment. Bar mustbe ‘squeezed before control handle can be ‘moved, from NEUTRAL. 2 Control Handle ~ controls forward, reverse motion and motor speed, 3 Ignition/Choke Switch - turns engine OFF and ON, actuates electric starter motor, and actuates carburetor choke, 4 Emergency Stop Switch -Reterto page 1 for explanation. The lanyard cord/clip, ‘when used withthe emergency stop switch MUST BE connected to boat driver. Should “river be unable to roach steering whee! ‘oF remote control, the lanyard cord/clip willbe pulled from emergency stopswiten land the engine will shut OFF. This emer- ‘gency stop switch SHOULD NOT BE USED as normal engine shut-o stop clip and tether so that engine can be restarted. 5 Engine can be restarted with or without lanyard cord/ciip installed by simply push= Ing switch up to run position. i necessary push switch down with key to reinstalf clip. 6 FAST IDLE LEVER - Allows engine throttle advancement, without shifting ‘gears, to assist engine warm up. T THROTTLE FRICTION Adjustment Knob - Adjusts control hendle fiction so that motor speedcan be set and drive does ‘not have to hold handle. Turn knob clock- Wise to increase friction. DO NOT thread knob all the way out 8 Tachometer Receptacle - Wiring har- ness connector for tachometer OPERATION ELECTRIC START MODELS WITH REMOTE CONTROL __ACAUTION ACAUTION OPERATOR and PASSENGERS SHOULD BE SEATED WHENEVER ATTEMPTING to START the MOTOR. Before attempting to start motor, MAKE CERTAIN that motor is shifted into NEU- TRAL ond that area around boat is clear (to get underway) es ‘This outboard is water cooled. DO NOT operate outboard with cooling water intake out-of-water or serious damage to ‘outboard could result from overheating. IMPORTANT: Remote controt must be ‘equipped with astarter “eut-out” switeh ~- remote control handle MUST BE in NEUTRAL position in order to operate, the starter, aOPERATION (Continued) ELECTRIC START MODELS WITH REMOTE CONTROL BEFORE STARTING Check fuel tank forsufficient ueland that tank is secure In boat. 1 Open fue! tank vont screw (in cap) on ‘manual venting type tanks. NOTE: There is no vent screw in the cap ‘on automatic vent lype tanks. These tanks will vent automatical 2 Squeeze fuel primer oulb until itis tiem, 3 Place contro! handle in NEUTRAL, Check that emergency stop switen Is in UN position. ACAUTION DO NOT operate starler motor forionger than 30 seconds or starter motor may b damaged. Allow at least 2 minutes be {ween starting attempts. IMPORTANT: Starter circuit Is protected by SFE 20 AMP fuse located on the port side of engine. i starter falls to operate, check for blown fuse. BEFORE replacing fuse locate and correct cause of overload. ‘STARTING COLD MOTOR Push ignition key in to activate choke, 4 Hold ignition key switch inandturn key to the START position [As soon as motor starts, allow key to ‘return to FUN position, If motor falters, ‘continue choking 5 After the motor has started, lift up Fast lle Lever to increase idle speed until ‘motor is warmed up, IMPORTANT: With Fast Idle Lover in up position, control handle CANNOT. be moved into FORWARD or REVERSE GEAR. 6 After warm-up, return Fast dle Loverto {ull down position, STARTING WARM MOTOR ‘Turn key clockwise past RUN position to START. ‘As soon as motor starts, allow key to return to RUN position. 1 motor falters push in on key to actuate choke. NOTE: If motor fails to start, follow STARTING COLD MOTOR procedure. ‘Water Pump Operation (No Thermostat) Normal water pump operation is indicated by @ steady, "TelbTale" seam of water issuing trom a small hole at rear of bottom Cow white the motoris.unning and remain steady during the entice operation of the engina Water Pump Operation (Thermostat) IMPORTANT: On models which are ‘equipped with a thermostat (OPTIONAL, ACCESSORY) in the cooling system, “Tell-Talo” stream may not be visible until the engine reaches normal operating temperature and the thermostat opens (5 gine id water temperature). The "Te ‘may become intermittent while run- ring as the thermostat opens and closes. {0 45 seconds, depending upon RPM. Operation with a detective water pump or obstruction in the cooling syatem will ‘cause overheating and sovere damage. Refer motor to Authorized Service faci ties. THROTTLE/SHIFTING GEARS 7 Squeezing Neutral Lock Bar and push- ing control handle forward engages the FORWARD GEAR, Pushing handle further forward increases motor speed, ACAUTION Exercise extreme care when operating in REVERSE GEAR. DO NOT operate motor at high speeds in REVERSE. Squeezing Neutral Lock Bar and pulling back on control handle engages REVERSE GEAR, STOPPING 8 Shift toNEUTRAL and turnkey counter- clockwise to OFF position. IMPORTANT: In an emergency the motor ‘can be stopped at any speed, in or oul of ‘gear. For normal operalion,idie motor and Shitio NEUTRAL before turning key OFF. 23crater ‘mon EMERGENCY OPERATION H rewind starter becomes inoperative, the motor can be cranked (utilizing spare starter rope supplied) in the following 1 Remove top cowl (refer te COWL RE- MOVAL AND INSTALLATION), 2 Remove fuel fitor from starter housing (use "Combination Tool”), DO NOT turn aF cock filter, pull fiter straight cown, 3 Remove manual start interlock linkage from the right(sterboard) side ofthe rewind starter assembly 4 Remove 3 bolts which secure rewind starter assembly to engine. Lift rewind starter from engine, 5 Shift outboard or remote contro! into neutral When using emergency starter rope to start outboard, the start-in-gear protec- tion provided by the rewind sterter oF remote control is inoporative. Make cure to shift outboard or position remote con: ‘trol handle into noutral before star ‘outboard to prevent outboard from start ing in gear. Sudden unexpected accelors- tion can cause serious injury or death, G Tie knotin end of spare rope. Hook rope knot in flywheel notch and wind rope CLOCKWISE around fiywheel at least 2 turns Observe preliminary motor starting steps 4 outlined in OPERATION procedures and pull rope to start motor. Repeat, if motor has not started Care must be taken when using emé gency starting procedure. DO NOT at- ‘tomptto replace rewind starter assembly ‘or cowling after engine has started, Stay clear of flywheel. DO NOT WEAR loose clothing when operating under these conditions, COWL REMOVAL and INSTALLATION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR INSTALL COWL WHILE MOTOR IS RUNNING. REMOVAL, ‘STOP MOTOR 7 Push down to aisengago cowl latch at rear of motor. 8 Lift up on rear of cow! andlttt forward to szengage cowl hook at front of motor. os Lit cov ot. INSTALLATION Position cowl over motor. LLft up on rear of cowl and tilt it forward stightly to engage front hook Lower cowl inte position and engage rear latch, Push latch up to secure cowLUBRICATION GUIDE 10 | TPE OF usricanr on | rest waren | sat warer trem | bescriprion | maintenance | ‘FREQUENCY | FREQUENCY Throne shit 1 | Linkage A Every 60days | every 20cays (Al Pet Pont Ti Tabe/Conto} sab Pia ae A Every 60 days Every 30 days 3_| Camp Serene a Every Odes | Even S0dare 4 | Swivel Brackets A Every 60 days Every 30 days Swivel Pn 5 | Rovere Lock a Every 60deys | Ever 20 de rer 1310 | Ater ter 10 6 | ear Housing 8 dayethen | “cya. then every 20daye_| every S0a16 7_| Prepaier Shat a Once season | Every 60 devs Type of Lubricants ‘Quicksiver 2-4-¢ Marine Lubricant ‘B= QuictsiWor Gear Lube GEAR HOUSING LUBRICATION _ACAUTION | Have gear housing checked by your focal service dealer if any of the Tol towing ae found Water drains from filer hole, ‘Metal particies are present on magnetic fil plug. NOTE: Presence of a smallamountof fine metal particles (resembling powder} indi- cates normal wear, Lubricant appears milky brown, Large amounts f lubricant must be added to fill goar housing Lubricate gear housing as follows: es IMPORTANT: DO NOT use automotive lubricantin gear housing. Use only Quick- silver Gear Lube. 8 Remove fill plug and washer, 9 insert lubricant tube to filler hole. IMPORTANT: NEVER edd lubricant to gear housing without first removing vent screw. 10 Remove vent screw and washer. ‘Add lubricant to gear housing until excess flows from vent hole, Replace vent screw and washer. Remove lubricant tube and instalfil plug and washer or28 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Inspect motor often, and at regular in- tervals, tohelp maintain its top operating Performance, and correct potential prob- ems before they occur. The entire motor should be checked carefully, including all accessible engine parts, Check for loose, damaged or missing Darts. Tighten or replace as required, Lubricate and check gear housing oll evel per LUBRICATION GUIDE, Service spark plugs. Checkplugleadsand electrical leads for damage Inspect fuel ines for damage, Service fuel fiers. Remove and inspect propeller. If badly nicked, bent or cracked, rater to Author- ized Service Facilities. (Refer to PRO- PELLER - INSTALLATION.) Repair nicks and corrasion damage on finish. Use Quicksilver spray paints see your Dealer, 1 Inspect anodic plate. Replace it 0% of ‘anodic plate has been eroded away. IMPORTANT: The anodic plate is made of @ special alloy to protect motor ‘housings from galvanic corrosion. DO NOT paint or place protective coating on the anodic plate, FLUSHING MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM ACAUTION When flushing, remove the propeller, To prevent silt and/or salt buildup in cooling system, flush with fresh woter periodically. 2 Remove propeller. RefertoPROPELLER Removal, 3 install Quicksi'ver Flushing Attach- ‘ment (or equivalent) aver water intake gear housing. Connect hosebetween flushing attach- ment and water tap. 5 With motor in normal operating po sition, open water tap and adjust flow so that some water leaks from around flushing attachment. 15, & Check tatwater is running from “Tell- Tale”. Shift motor to NEUTRAL and start. With motor running at Idle speed, con- tinue flushing until water becomes clear (3 105 minutes for salt water units), 7 Stop motor, turn-off water andremove flushing attachment, IMPORTANT: Keep motor in upright position until all water has drained out. Water left trapped in moter could cause engine damage, 8 Install propetier. Refer to PROPELLER INSTALLATION, 9 Clean motor surfaces and wipe with Quicksilver Corrosion and Rust Preven tive Type Il to protect finish, 28IGNITION MAINTENANCE ACAUTION DO NOT touch or disconnect any ig tion system parts while engine is run- ning, as high voltage is present. Wf electrical/ignition system is not oper ating, DO NOT attempt to repair, but refer to your euthorized service facility SPARK PLUGS. Poriodie inspection, cleaning and/or re- placement of spark plugs will enhance ‘motor performance. Always replace spark plugs with type specified in SPEC- IFICATIONS, Replace spark plugs as follows: Remove cowl. (Refer to COWL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.) 1 Disconnect spark plug leads and use ‘Combination Tool” supplied, or 13/16" wrench, to remove spark plugs. 2 Check that gaskets are in place and install new plugs. Thread spark plugs in by hand until fin ger-tight. Use “Tool” or wrench totighten ‘an additional 1/4 turn. DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN, 3 Reconnect spark plug leads to correct, plugs. Inspect spark plug leads for damage replace as nacessary. careful when cleaning fuel filter ela ments; gasoline is extremely flammable ‘and highly explosive under certain condi tions, Always stop the engine and DO NOT smoke or allow open flames in the area ‘while cleaning fuel filter elements, FUEL TANK PICKUP FILTER Disconnect fuel line from tank, Loosen and remove fuel pickup tube. Clean titer by rinsing in clean gasoline ‘The 6. gallon polyethylene tank incorpo- rates fuel reserve of approximately 1 gallon. 645 CLEANING FUEL FILTERS Reinstall on tuel tank SIGHT BOWL FUEL FILTER 1 Unscrewsight bow! from filter cover. 00 NOT allow cover to twist or turn, 2 Pull filter rom cover. Rinse sight bow! {and filter in clean gasoline. 3 Check that rubber seal ring is properly positioned in bowl Push filter into cover and hand tighten sight bow! onto cover. Prime fuel system and check for fut leaks. FUEL RESERVE (6.6 Gallon Manual Venting Type Polyethylene Tank Only) 4 To utilize tuet reserve fuel pickup and allow reserve fue! to flow Into fue! pickup chamber.CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS The carburetor has been calibrated and re-set at factory to provide best per- formance under normal conditions. How- ‘ever, extreme changes in weather and/or elevation may necessitate further car bburetor adjustments, IMPORTANT: To maintain peak engine performance when operating at HIGHER ELEVATIONS, itwillbe necessary to install ‘a LEANER fixed high speed jet. (See your authorized service facility), LOW SPEED MIXTURE 1 Pre-set low speed mixture screw as follows: A Lightly tighten screw -turn clockwise, B Back-out screw 1-1/2 turns counter- clockwise. Start engine - Allow to run at IDLE for sev- eral minutes, 2 With engine at IDLE, shitt to FORWARD. GEAR, 15, 3 Tum screw counterclockwise untit engine starts to “load-up" or fire unevenly (100 RICH Slowly turn screw clockwise until lengine fires evenly and APIA increases. Continue turing clockwise until RPM de- creases and engine mistires (TOO LEAN). ‘Set low speed mixture screw at point mid: way between TOO RICH and TOO LEAN. When in doubt, set slightly RICH eather than TOO LEAN, IDLE SPEED 5 Engine Equipped with an Adjustable Idle Speed Screw - With ongine running at IDLE in FORWARD GEAR, make sure Pri- ‘mer/Fastidle Knob is pushed completely in ‘and rotated fully counterclockwise to stop. ‘Adjust'icle speed screw to abtain recom- mended Iale Speed. (See SPECIFICA- TIONS.) Engines Not Equipped with an Adjustable Idle Speed Screw - Carburetors of engines ‘not equipped with an adjustable idle speed ‘screw have been calibrated to run at the ecommended idle speed (see SPECIFI- CATIONS)TRAILERING BOAT/OUTBOARD ___ACAUTION ACAUTION ‘This outboard is water cooled. DO NOT ‘operate outboard with cooling water intake out-of-wator or serious damage to ‘outboard could result from overheating, When trailering or transporting the boat/ outboard, itis recommended that outboard remain in normal operating position, with steering friction co-pilot tightened enoughto hold forward direction and the gear shift placed in neutral to prevent outboard from bouncing {1 adequate road clearance prasants a prob- lem, either remove outboard from boat tran- ‘som and store securely or; raise the out- ‘board lower unit by titing outboard up and securing in one of the manners: 1 Tittoutboard up to any ofthe six tit posi tions and place goar shift in neutral, to pre vent outboard from bouncing. Refer to MOTOR INSTALLATION - TILT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT. Wf placing outboard in full tit up posi- tion when trailering beat/outboard or: during high speed and/or rough water ‘operation of a boat powored by a largor ‘main powor unit, the tit lock lever MUST BE placed to LOCK position. Failure to place tilt lock lever to the LOCK position az described, could allow outboard to bounce and drop out of full tilt up position, eausing damage to outboard. 2 Place tilt look lever t0 LOCK position and {ife(tt) outboard to ful tilt up position. Rafer to MOTOR INSTALLATION - FULL TILT UP POSITION. REMOVING OUTBOARD FROM BOAT When removing outboard from boat tran- ‘som, keep outboard in an upright position, resting on its skeg, until all water has ‘drained from gear housing, If outboard is placed on its side while water remains trapped in the gear housing, some water may enter the oylinders through the exhaust ports and cause internal engine damage,