Mercury 135 Verado User manual

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Welcome Aboard!
Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping
your Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency for
maximum performance and economy. The enclosed Owner's
Registration Card is your key to trouble-free family fun. Refer
to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for full details
of your warranty coverage.
Details of your nearest dealer can be found on
www.marinepower.com where country maps and full
contact information are displayed.
Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose?
Please check on www.marinepower.com. If necessary,
please contact your local dealer.
Declaration of Conformity
This outboard motor’s serial number plate contains in the
lower corner left hand corner either the CE mark alone or the
CE mark accompanied by a notified body number. This
outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine, Fond du
Lac, WI, USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industriel, de
Petit-Rechain, Belgium complies with the requirements of the
following directives by meeting the associated standards, as
amended:
If the CE mark is accompanied by a notified body number, the
following Recreational Craft Directive applies:
Recreational Craft Directive: 2003/44/EC amending 94/25/EC
Owner's manual (A.2.5) ISO 10240
Handling characteristics (A.4) ISO 8665
Outboard engine starting (A.5.1.4) ISO 11547
Fuel tanks (A.5.2.2) ISO 13591; ISO 8469
General steering system ABYC P-17
Exhaust emission requirements (B.
2) ISO 8178
Owner's manual (B.4) ISO 8665
Noise emission levels (C.1) ISO 14509
© 2006 Mercury Marine 135/150/175 Verado (4-Stroke) 90-10249070 406

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The notified body responsible for surveillance of the quality system under
Full Quality Assurance Module H of Directive 2003/44/EC is:
Det Norske Veritas
Norway
Notified Body Number: 0575
If the CE mark is not accompanied by a notified body number, the
following Recreational Craft Directive language applies:
Recreational Craft Directive: 94/25/EC
Owner's manual (A.2.5) ISO 10240
Handling characteristics (A.4) ISO 8665
Outboard engine starting (A.5.1.4) ISO 11547
Fuel tanks (A.5.2.2) ISO 13591; ISO 8469
General steering system ABYC P-17
The following applies to all product covered by this manual:
Safety of Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
Principles of safety integration
(1.1.2) EN 292-1; EN 292-2; EN 1050
Noise (1.5.8) ICOMIA 39/94
Vibration ICOMIA 38/94
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EC
Generic emission standard EN 61000-6-3
Generic immunity standard EN 61000-6-1
Vehicles, boats and internal
combustion engine driven devices -
radio disturbance characteristics
SAE J551 (CISPR 12)
Electrostatic discharge testing EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-4-2; EN
61000-4-3
This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of Mercury
Marine and Marine Power Europe.

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Patrick C. Mackey
President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI USA
European Regulations Contact:
Regulations and Product Safety Department, Mercury Marine,
Fond du Lac, WI USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Transfer Of Warranty...................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada......................1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada
.....................................................................................................2
FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada,
Europe, Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East and
Africa............................................................................................3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion................................6
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions..........................................10
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities............................................................13
Before Operating Your Outboard...............................................13
Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................14
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.................14
Outboard Remote Control Models ............................................15
Lanyard Stop Switch..................................................................15
Protecting People In The Water.................................................17
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats. 18
Wave And Wake Jumping......................................................... 19
Impact With Underwater Hazards..............................................20
Exhaust Emissions.................................................................... 22
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard.................................23
Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................... 24
Recording Serial Number.......................................................... 26
135/150/175 Specifications - International.................................26
Component Identification...........................................................28
Installation
Installing Outboard.....................................................................29
Propeller Selection.....................................................................30

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Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard...........................................................31
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations.............................................................32
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................34
Engine Oil Recommendations...................................................34
Checking and Adding Engine Oil...............................................35
Features and Controls
Panel Mount Control Features and Operation...........................38
Single Handle Console Control Features and Operation...........41
Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation.........................46
Dual Handle Console Control Features and Operation.............51
Dual Handle Console Control with CAN Trackpad Features and
Operation...................................................................................56
Shadow Mode Control Features and Operation........................61
Shadow Mode Control with CAN Trackpad Features and
Operation...................................................................................70
Warning System........................................................................81
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................84
Operation
Pre-Starting Check List..............................................................90
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.........................................90
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water................................91
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed..........91
Engine Break-in Procedure........................................................92
Starting The Engine...................................................................92
Gear Shifting..............................................................................95
Stopping The Engine.................................................................96

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Maintenance
Outboard Care...........................................................................97
EPA Emissions..........................................................................98
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.....................................98
Flushing The Cooling System..................................................100
Top Cowl Removal and Installation......................................... 101
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................... 102
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)..................103
Battery Inspection ................................................................... 103
DTS Battery Specifications...................................................... 104
Air Filter................................................................................... 105
Fuel System.............................................................................109
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................... 113
Propeller Replacement............................................................ 113
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.................................115
Fuses....................................................................................... 118
DTS Wiring System................................................................. 120
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.............................................. 120
Checking Power Trim Fluid......................................................121
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................... 122
Changing Engine Oil................................................................122
Gearcase Lubrication...............................................................125
Storage
Storage Preparation.................................................................128
Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 129
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 129
Gearcase................................................................................. 129
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................... 129
Battery Storage........................................................................130
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine..................................131
Engine Will Not Start................................................................131
Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear............................... 131

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Engine Runs Erratically........................................................... 132
Performance Loss....................................................................132
Battery Will Not Hold Charge...................................................132
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service................................................................134
Service Away From Home.......................................................134
Parts And Accessories Inquiries..............................................134
Service Assistance..................................................................134
Mercury Marine Service Offices...............................................135

WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Transfer Of Warranty
The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but
only for the remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty.
This will not apply to products used for commercial applications.
To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner, send or fax a
copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement, new owner’s name,
address and engine serial number to Mercury Marine’s warranty
registration department. In the United States and Canada, mail to:
Mercury Marine
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
W6250 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
Fax [phone]
Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will send
registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail.
There is no charge for this service.
For products purchased outside the United States and Canada,
contact the distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service
Center closest to you.
Warranty Registration United States And Canada
Outside United States and Canada - Check with your local
distributor.
1. You may change your address at any time, including at time
of warranty claim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter
or fax with your name, old address, new address, and engine
serial number to Mercury Marine’s warranty registration
department. Your dealer can also process this change of
information.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Mercury Marine
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
W6250 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
Fax [phone]
NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine
and any dealer on marine products sold in the United States,
should a safety recall notification under the Federal Safety Act be
required.
2. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be
registered with Mercury Marine. At the time of sale, the dealer
should complete the warranty registration and immediately
submit it to Mercury Marine via MercNET, E-mail, or mail.
Upon receipt of this warranty registration, Mercury Marine will
record the registration.
3. Upon processing the warranty registration, Mercury Marine
will send registration verification by mail to the purchaser of
the product. If this registration verification is not received
within 30 days, please contact your selling dealer immediately.
Warranty coverage is not effective until your product is
registered with Mercury Marine.
Warranty Registration Outside The United States
And Canada
1. It is important that your selling dealer fills out the Warranty
Registration Card completely and mails it to the distributor or
Marine Power Service Center responsible for administering
the warranty registration/claim program for your area.
2. The Warranty Registration Card identifies your name and
address, product model and serial numbers, date of sale, type
of use and the selling distributor's/dealer's code number,
name and address. The distributor/dealer also certifies that
you are the original purchaser and user of the product.