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1976 9.8 hp Mercury 110 cover

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wyreed

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Can someone tell me how to remove the cover from a 1976 110 9.8 hp?
There are no levers or buttons on or around the cover.
There is a hole just below the cover, left of the choke, but as far as I can see, nothing in there to push or pull.
Any help would be appreciated.
As I am sure is obvious, I am a novice with outboards, but I have worked on my share of small engines.
The prior owner tells me he never started this kicker in the ten years he had it, so I would like to check it out before trying to start it.
Thanks
 
Re: 1976 Mercury 110 cover

There should be a release lever just to the right of the stop switch (If I'm remembering correctly), on the bottom cowl.

You kinda push it down like a lever and it releases a catch at the back of the cowl...
 
Re: 1976 Mercury 110 cover

That would match up with the hole I have just below the cowl. To the right of the stop switch and the left of the choke. Unfortunately no switch, so it was probably broken off. At least I feel better about not being able to find it. Thanks for you help. I will fish around in that hole and see if there is anything left of the release lever inside.
 
Re: 1976 Mercury 110 cover

Look at the rear, "U" shaped handle of the motor. At the bottom on the insides you will find a piece (on both sides) that rotates downward to unlock the hood.

Jeff
 
Re: 1976 Mercury 110 cover

Or look in that hole for a (rod) - that release knob thingy would have been connected to a rod that runs all the way to the latch at the back of the cowl.

If the rod is still there you may be able to grab it with a pair of needle nosed pliers and pull it towards you, which would release the lock...
 
Re: 1976 Mercury 110 cover

Mine was broke off when I got it and someone had stuck a drywall screw in the old hole to release it. It's still there and working !
 
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