[oldtortuga]

2005 Mercury 60 HP 4 Stroke EFI Outboard.
I looked in iboats and google and can't find a manual for my motor.
I am a boating newbie and must be missing something here.
I see manuals that are close to what I think I need but they cut off at 2004 and my motor is a 2005 production.
I want the book mainly for reference and very simple maintenance.
I will leave the complicated stuff to a certified marine mechanic.
My owners manual is next to useless because it tries to cover so many product versions in one book.
Suggestions info would be appreciated.

[old-gubbins]

Hi o-t

You could check this, just in case it is any better than what you have. The basic 40-50-60 owners manual, which is about as product specific as you are going to get.

pdf format, so it is useful for printing any individual pages you might want.

This link is to the Brunswick (Mercury) Europe site, downloads section, owners manuals, outboard, 2005,

Choose 8: 40-50-60:

http://www.brunswickmarineemea.eu/download/dosearch/@isnew/desc?mod=4&lang=EN&categories=OUTBOARD$2005$4-Stroke$

This is not a 'commercial' link, so the mods have not found it necessary to break it in the past. If broken, just copy and paste to your browser address bar.

In practise, I think there are only minor variations between model year manuals, because the engines basically don't change that much. So, for the home user, not delving in too deeply, the basic advice changes very little.

There can be variations which are not documented, but which are not of major concern. For example, my F60 is 'non-bigfoot' but it has two vent plugs, like the bigfoot (4 1/4") gearcase.

I have a 2004 manual, in pdf, about 17mb overall (22 files, single file max. size 2.3mb) If you care to p.m. me your email address, I could copy it to you. It might help. It is my source for torque settings.

Btw, there is an interesting thread in trailers and towing on torqe & lubrication:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=226520

I see the sense in this, especially for wheel nuts/bolts, but must admit I myself have a weakess for lubricating nuts/bolts, learnt from my father when maintaining agricultural implements.

Hope this helps. Btw, the experts here generally advise against getting an aftermarket manual such as a clymer or seloc, because the are too general, and not model specific.

o-g

[Don S]

If you are looking for the actual OEM service manual for your engine, post the SN of your OB and I can get you a part number for the proper manual.

I'm sure it's PN 90-883065R01 for 2002 and newer.

[oldtortuga]

Thanks much o-g and Don.
The SN for the motor is 1B021136
Please let me know the OEM part number if you can.
Can you tell me how to order as well please ?
o - g I will look at the links you provided as well.
Thanks again all.

[Don S]

The number in my previous post is the correct number for the manual. Your local Merc dealer can order one for you.

[rob711]

i had the same problem for my 05 merc mercurypartsexpress.com add the www

[domains]

Parts finders give a map of parts locations.

-http://www.crowleymarine.com/parts.cfm

[oldtortuga]

Thanks all.
Went to the loacl dealer yesterday to request manual and pricing.
Bottom line. They did not want to sell me one.
(Discourage "shade tree mechanics" if you would)
Asked about fogging cylinders per owners manual
Answer, it is not necessary for winter storage (6 months in these parts).
Asked about changing spark plugs per owners manual.
Answer, if the motor is running OK don't fix it.
Asked about the computer tank test this spring.
Answer, if the motor is running OK don't fix it.
The guy at the dealer service desk said the motors are loaded with over heat, over rev, shut down, slow down, over rides that I should just leave things be until I get a problem. Then, he said, bring out the computers and tank test.
I have to give the guy credit. He could have sold me services I apparently don't need.
I am still going to get my hands on a shop manual even if a little knowledge is a dangerous thing (smile ,,,).
Does this outcome seem ordinary to the group ??

[Don S]

C&P this link with out the " marks
"http://www.mercurymarine.com/shoponline/
Then click on order Merc manuals.
If your dealer doesn't want to sell you a manual, Mercury will.

[rob711]

yeah it was a bit of a chore to get the manual...u have to go online to mercury find the manual section then pick a dealer u want to use...order the manual and pay for it...wait about a month and it gets sent to that dealer. i dont understand why they cant just ship it to u..like u aid it was nice ur dealer did'nt try to sell u any services but it sound like he was a bit vague on his answers
rob

[oldtortuga]

Boy do I feel dumb.
I went to the site Don provided and just ordered the manual for direct home delivery.
Why I did not find this Mercury site earlier is a mystery to me.
Thanks Don.
Rob, I found the site you mentioned earlier and when I typed in my ZIP the dealer I was speaking with did not pop up as a choice for delivery.
Apparently all Mercury dealers are not "parts express" members.
Maybe Mercury is monitoring web posts about their products and making easier on us newbies (smile,,,).
Thanks again all.

[Don S]

Perhaps your selling dealer isn't an actual Mercury dealer. What is the dealers name (if you don't want to post it online, send me a PM)