Not sure about your Merc, but my 1990, 90 horse Merc had a fill under the motor when it was in the full up position. 
 
When ever you get a new to you motor the first thing you should do is go get the book!! The best cash you will ever spend, I have one for all the motors I have ever owned.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
			  
		
		
		
		
		
	
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