MERCURY MARINER OUTBOARD 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 ALL MODELS FACTORY SERVICE REPAIR WORKSHOP MANUAL
1965 – 2000
Loaded with illustrations, instructions, photos, and diagrams, complete to service and repair your MERCURY. Read and print pages directly from the CD or copy the entire manual to your hard drive.
Over 2000 pages in 4 separate manuals
THIS CD COVERS:
2-40HP for the years 1965-1989
40-115HP for the years 1965-1989
90-300 HP for the years 1965-1989
All HP for the years 1990-2000
YEARS:
1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
MANUAL COVERS:
General maintenance, Periodic maintenance,
Engine overhaul/Service and repair
Controls, Final Drive, Exhaust systems
Ignition and starting/Charging, Fuel systems
Cooling and Lubrication
Specifications and adjustments
Transmission overhaul/repair
This manual is the same as the manual used by workshops. Service Manual contains detailed instructions and step by step diagrams for all workshop procedures.
Language: English
Format: PDF – Indexed and Searchable
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL WINDOWS & MAC COMPUTERS
(WINDOWS 11, WINDOWS 10, WINDOWS 8 ETC.)
Windows/Mac/Tablet/Phone Friendly
- Serial Number Location: The serial and model numbers are located on a data plate attached to the transom mounting bracket of the motor.
- Identification Resources: Resources like the charts found on Southcentral Outboards or PerfProTech.com can help cross-reference your specific serial number to the manufacturing year and horsepower.
- Low Horsepower: Small, single-cylinder models (like the 3.5 HP or 4 HP) were available for smaller vessels.
- Mid-Range: Popular mid-range engines included 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder configurations such as the 45 HP (4 cyl, 1986-1989), 60 HP (3 cyl, 1984-1989), and 80 HP (4 cyl, last year 1983) models.
- High Horsepower (V6): The performance-oriented V6 Black Max series included models like the 150 HP and 200 HP, some of which were available as 2.0L and 2.4L powerheads, later moving to 3.4L configurations.
- “Mariner” vs. “Mercury”: Mariner badged engines were sometimes functionally identical to Mercury models but often used slightly older Yamaha-designed technology, allowing them to be sold at a lower price point.
- Fuel System: Issues often stem from the fuel system, including clogged fuel filters, bad fuel pumps, or carburetors that need rebuilding due to age. A full carburetor kit and fuel pump rebuild are often needed for older models.
- Electrical System: The stator, switch box (power pack), and trigger wires are common failure points in the electrical system due to the insulation becoming brittle over time.
- Cooling System: Regular servicing of the water pump impeller is a must to prevent overheating, especially since many of these engines lack cylinder heads and rely heavily on the water jacket gasket.
- General Reliability: Testers have noted that these can be simple and reliable engines with proper setup and consistent use of recommended oils.



