1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 221Get this manual
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Following Powerhead Installation
1Install inlet fuel hose onto fuel pump
a-Fuel Hose (Inlet) 2Install telltale water hosea-Water Hose 3Fill engine with oil (refer to "Changing Engine Oil" in Section 1B)4Connect throttle linkage (refer to section 3B "Carburetor Adjustments" for correct installation and setup of linkages)5Install bracket (if equipped)a-Bracket b-Bolts-M6x13 Choke Bracket Bolt Torque 70 lb-in(8 Nm)