1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 222Get this manual
CYLINDER BLOCKCRANKCASE
Electric Start Models
1Install battery cables at the starter motor side2Install flywheel cover
Manual Start Models
1Install starter rewind, refer to Section "Manual Starter"
All Models (If Equipped)
1Connect the following leads, refer to the wiring diagrams in section 2D Engine stop switch leadsNeutral start switch leadFuse leadOil light leads