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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
See if this helps you out a bit.
https://www.manualslib.com/products/Mercury-115-Pro-Xs-Fourstroke-42...
I doubt there would be any issue with air intake as dust, debris, etc usually will not get in an outboard. I don't believe there is a filter of any kind, but I do not have any experience with that engine so I could be completely off base...
Steve |