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Declaration of Conformity ‑ For Recreational Craft

Declaration of Conformity ‑ For Recreational CraftDeclaration of Conformity ‑ For Recreational Craft

Propulsion Engines with the Requirements of Directive

Propulsion Engines with the Requirements of DirectivePropulsion Engines with the Requirements of Directive

94/25/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC

94/25/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC94/25/EC as amended by 2003/44/EC

Name of engine manufacturer: Tohatsu Marine Corporation (TMC)

Mercury Marine Joint Venture

Address: Shimodaira 4495‑9

Town: Komagane‑City,

Nagano

Post Code:

399‑4101 Country: Japan

Name of authorized representative: Brunswick Marine in EMEA Inc.

Address: Parc Industriel de Petit‑Rechain

Town: Post Code: Country: Verviers B‑4800 Belgium

Name of notified body for exhaust emission assessment: TÜV SÜD

Group

Address: Ridlerstrasse 65

Town: Munich Post Code:

80339

Country:

Germany ID Number: 0123

Name of notified body for noise emission assessment: International

Marine Certification Institute

Address: Rue Abbé Cuypers 3

Town:

Bruxelles

Post Code:

B‑1040

Country:

Belgium ID Number: 0609

Conformity assessment

module used for exhaust

emissions:

☒ B

+C

☐ B

+D

☐ B

+E

☐ B

+F ☐ ☐ G H

Conformity assessment

module used for noise

emissions:

☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ A Aa G H

Other Community Directives applied: Safety of Machinery Directive

2006/42/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC

Description of Engines and Essential Requirements

Description of Engines and Essential RequirementsDescription of Engines and Essential Requirements

Engine Type

Engine TypeEngine Type

Fuel Type

Fuel TypeFuel Type Combustion Cycle

Combustion Cycle

Combustion CycleCombustion Cycle

☒ Outboard engine ☒ Petrol ☒ 4 stroke

15/20 FourStroke

15/20 FourStroke15/20 FourStroke 90-8M0087057 1213

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Identification of Engines Covered by This Declaration of Conformity

Identification of Engines Covered by This Declaration of ConformityIdentification of Engines Covered by This Declaration of Conformity

Name of engine model

Name of engine modelName of engine model

or engine family

or engine familyor engine family

Starting serial

Starting serialStarting serial

number

numbernumber

EC Type–examination certificate

EC Type–examination certificateEC Type–examination certificate

or type–approval certificate

or type–approval certificateor type–approval certificate

number

numbernumber

2.5, 3.5 hp 0R098000 SB5 09 01 57840 033

4, 5, 6 hp 0R098000 SB5 11 04 57840 037

15, 20 hp 0R235168 SB5 07 12 57840 027

25, 30 hp EFI 0R098000 SB5 05 10 57840 003

Essential

requirements Standards

Other

normative

document/

method

Technical

file

Please specify in

more detail

(* = mandatory

standard)

Annex 1.B—Exhaust Emissions

B.1 engine

identification ☐ ☐ ☒

B.2 exhaust

emission

requirements

☒* ☐ ☐ * EN ISO

8178‑1:1996

B.3 durability ☐ ☐ ☒

B.4 owner's

manual ☒ ☐ ☐ ISO 8665: 2006

Annex 1.C—Noise Emissions

C.1 Noise

emission levels ☒* ☐ ☐ EN ISO 14509

C.2 Owner's

manual ☐ ☒ ☐ Owner's manual

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the

manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the engine manufacturer that the engines

mentioned preceding comply with all applicable essential requirements in the

way specified.

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Name / function:

Mark D. Schwabero, President,

Mercury Marine

Date and place of issue:

September 04, 2012

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA

Welcome

WelcomeWelcome

You have selected one of the finest outboards available. It incorporates

numerous design features to ensure operating ease and durability.

With proper care and maintenance, you will enjoy using this product for many

boating seasons. To ensure maximum performance and carefree use, we ask

that you thoroughly read this manual.

The Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual contains specific

instructions for using and maintaining your product. We suggest that this

manual remain with the product for ready reference whenever you are on the

water.

Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating

will be pleasant!

Mercury Marine

EPA Emissions Regulations

EPA Emissions RegulationsEPA Emissions Regulations

Outboards sold by Mercury Marine in the United States are certified to the

United States Environmental Protection Agency as conforming to the

requirements of the regulations for the control of air pollution from new

outboard motors. This certification is contingent on certain adjustments being

set to factory standards. For this reason, the factory procedure for servicing the

product must be strictly followed and, wherever practicable, returned to the

original intent of the design. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems may be performed by any marine engine

repair establishment or individual.

Engines are labeled with an emission control information decal as permanent

evidence of EPA certification.

! WARNING

The

The The engine

engine

engine engine exhaust

exhaust

exhaust exhaust from

from

from from this

this

this this product

product

product product contains

contains

contains contains chemicals

chemicals

chemicals chemicals known

known

known known to

to

to to the

the

the the state

state

statestate

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Warranty Message

Warranty MessageWarranty Message

The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury

Marine. The terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Information

section of this manual. The warranty statement contains a description of what is

covered, what is not covered, the duration of coverage, how to best obtain

warranty coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages, and other

related information. Please review this information.

The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time

this manual was approved for printing. Mercury Marine, whose policy is one of

continued improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time,

and to change specifications, designs, methods, or procedures without notice

and without incurring obligation.

Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A.

Mercury Premier Service

Mercury Premier ServiceMercury Premier Service

Mercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and assigns its

highest rating of Mercury Premier to those demonstrating an exceptional

commitment to service.

Earning a Mercury Premier Service rating means a dealer:

• Achieves a high 12‑month service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

score for warranty service.

• Possesses all of the necessary service tools, test equipment, manuals,

and parts books.

• Employs at least one certified or master technician.

• Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.

• Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when appropriate.

• Uses, displays, and stocks an adequate inventory of genuine Mercury

Precision Parts.

• Offers a clean, neat shop with well‑organized tools and service literature.

Copyright and Trademark Information

Copyright and Trademark InformationCopyright and Trademark Information

part without permission is prohibited.

Alpha, Axius, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Circle M with Waves Logo,

K‑planes, Mariner, MerCathode, MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury with Waves

Logo, Mercury Marine, Mercury Precision Parts, Mercury Propellers, Mercury

Racing, MotorGuide, OptiMax, Quicksilver, SeaCore, Skyhook, SmartCraft,

Sport‑Jet, Verado, VesselView, Zero Effort, Zeus, #1 On the Water and We're

Driven to Win are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Pro XS is a

trademark of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection is a registered

service mark of Brunswick Corporation.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Warranty Registration United States and Canada.............................................. 1

Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada................................................ 1

Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan

United States and Canada.................................................................................. 2

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion....................................................... 2

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions................................................................... 4

U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty............................................................... 6

Emission Control System Components.............................................................. 6

California Emissions Limited Warranty............................................................... 7

California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control

Warranty Statement............................................................................................ 9

Emission Certification Star Label...................................................................... 10

Warranty Policy—Australia and New Zealand.................................................. 11

Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets...................................................... 15

General Information

General InformationGeneral Information

Boater's Responsibilities................................................................................... 20

Before Operating Your Outboard...................................................................... 20

Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................... 20

High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation........................................ 21

Outboard Remote Control Models ................................................................... 21

Remote Steering Notice.................................................................................... 22

Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................................................... 22

Protecting People in the Water......................................................................... 25

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats......................... 25

Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................. 27

Impact with Underwater Hazards...................................................................... 28

Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 29

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 31

Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 31

Recording Serial Number ................................................................................ 34

Specifications.................................................................................................... 34

Transporting

TransportingTransporting

Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when Removed from Boat

.......................................................................................................................... 36

Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 36

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Fuel and Oil

Fuel and OilFuel and Oil

Fuel Recommendations.................................................................................... 38

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 39

EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 39

Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 39

Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 40

Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 41

Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 41

Checking Engine Oil......................................................................................... 42

Features and Controls

Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls

Tiller Handle Features...................................................................................... 44

Remote Control Features................................................................................. 48

General Features.............................................................................................. 48

Manual Tilt Features and Operation................................................................. 50

Power Tilt Features and Operation................................................................... 55

Warning System Features and Operation........................................................ 59

Trim Tab Adjustment........................................................................................ 60

Operation

OperationOperation

Prestarting Check List.......................................................................................62

Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 62

Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 62

Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine..................................................... 63

Pre‑Starting Instructions................................................................................... 63

Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................64

Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models....................................................... 64

Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models.................................................. 68

Gear Shifting .................................................................................................... 71

Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................ 72

Emergency Starting.......................................................................................... 73

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Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 75

EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 75

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 76

Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 78

Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 79

Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 80

Exterior Care.....................................................................................................80

Fuel System...................................................................................................... 80

Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 81

Corrosion Control Anode ................................................................................. 82

Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 84

Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ...................................................... 86

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.......................................................... 87

Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 88

Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 89

Lubrication Points ............................................................................................ 92

Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................94

Checking Power Tilt Fluid................................................................................. 96

Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 97

Storage

StorageStorage

Storage Preparation.......................................................................................... 98

Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 98

Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 99

Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 99

Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 99

Battery Storage............................................................................................... 100

Troubleshooting

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models) ................... 101

Engine Will Not Start.......................................................................................101

Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 101

Performance Loss...........................................................................................102

Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 102

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Owner Service Assistance

Owner Service AssistanceOwner Service Assistance

Local Repair Service.......................................................................................103

Service Away from Home............................................................................... 103

Parts and Accessories Inquiries..................................................................... 103

Service Assistance......................................................................................... 103

Ordering Literature.......................................................................................... 106

Engine Installation

Engine InstallationEngine Installation

Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................. 108

Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................. 108

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard....................................................... 108

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ...................................................... 109

Lifting the Outboard........................................................................................ 109

Installing Outboard..........................................................................................109

Steering Cable Installation.............................................................................. 111

Steering Link Rod Fasteners.......................................................................... 112

Remote Wiring Harness and Control Cable Installation................................. 114

Battery Installation ‑ Electric Start Models...................................................... 120

Battery Connections....................................................................................... 120

Maintenance Log

Maintenance LogMaintenance Log

Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 122

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Warranty Registration United States and Canada

Warranty Registration United States and CanadaWarranty Registration United States and Canada

To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be registered with

Mercury Marine.

At the time of sale, the selling dealer should complete the warranty registration

and immediately submit it to Mercury Marine via MercNET, e‑mail, or mail.

Upon receipt of this warranty registration, Mercury Marine will record the

registration.

A copy of the warranty registration should be provided to you by your selling

dealer.

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine and any dealer

of Mercury Marine products sold in the United States, should a safety recall

notification under the Federal Safety Act be required.

You may change your registered address at any time, including at time of

warranty claim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter or fax with your

name, old address, new address, and engine serial number to Mercury

Marine’s warranty registration department. Your dealer can also process this

change of information.

Mercury Marine

Attn: Warranty Registration Department

W6250 Pioneer Road

P.O. Box 1939

Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939

920-929-5054

Fax +1 920 907 6663

OUTSIDE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

OUTSIDE UNITED STATES AND CANADAOUTSIDE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

For products purchased outside the United States and Canada, contact the

distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada

Transfer of Warranty United States and CanadaTransfer of Warranty United States and Canada

The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but only for the

remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty. This will not apply to

products used for commercial applications.

To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner, send or fax a copy of the bill

of sale or purchase agreement, new owner’s name, address, and engine serial

number to Mercury Marine’s warranty registration department. In the United

States and Canada, mail to:

Mercury Marine

Attn: Warranty Registration Department

W6250 Pioneer Road

P.O. Box 1939

Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939

920-929-5054

Fax +1 920 907 6663

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Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will record the new

owner's information.

There is no charge for this service.

OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADAOUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

For products purchased outside the United States and Canada, contact the

distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service

Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended ServiceTransfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service

Coverage) Plan United States and Canada

Coverage) Plan United States and CanadaCoverage) Plan United States and Canada

The remaining coverage period of the Product Protection Plan is transferable to

the subsequent purchaser of the engine within thirty (30) days from the date of

sale. Contracts not transferred within thirty (30) days of the subsequent

purchase will no longer be valid and the product will no longer be eligible for

coverage under the terms of the contract.

To transfer the plan to the subsequent owner, contact Mercury Product

Protection or an authorized dealer to receive a Request for Transfer form.

Submit to Mercury Product Protection a receipt/bill of sale, a completed

Request of Transfer form, and a check payable to Mercury Marine in the

amount of $50.00 (per engine) to cover the transfer fee.

Plan coverage is not transferable from one product to another product or for

noneligible applications.

The certified preowned engine plans are not transferable.

For help or assistance, contact Mercury Product Protection Department at

1‑888‑427‑5373 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday–Friday or e‑mail

mpp_support@mercmarine.com.

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants that each new Mercury,

Mariner, Mercury Racing, Sport‑Jet, M2 Jet Drive, Tracker by Mercury Marine

Outboard, Mercury MerCruiser Inboard or Sterndrive Engine (Product) will not

be rendered inoperative as a direct result of corrosion for the period of time

described below.

DURATION OF COVERAGE: This limited corrosion warranty provides

coverage for three (3) years from either the date the product is first sold, or the

date on which the product is first put into service, whichever occurs first. The

repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service under this

warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration

date. Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to subsequent

(noncommercial use) purchaser upon proper reregistration of the product.

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CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY

COVERAGE: Warranty coverage is available only to retail customers that

purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the product

in the country in which the sale occurred, and then only after the Mercury

Marine specified predelivery inspection process is completed and documented.

Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product

by the authorized dealer. Corrosion prevention devices specified in the

Operation and Maintenance Manual must be in use on the boat, and routine

maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely

performed (including, without limitation, the replacement of sacrificial anodes,

use of specified lubricants, and touch‑up of nicks and scratches) in order to

maintain warranty coverage. Mercury Marine reserves the right to make

warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.

WHAT MERCURY WILL DO: Mercury's sole and exclusive obligation under

this warranty is limited to, at our option, repairing a corroded part, replacing

such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts,

or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product. Mercury reserves the

right to improve or modify products from time to time without assuming an

obligation to modify products previously manufactured.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: The customer must provide

Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair, and reasonable access to the

product for warranty service. Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the

product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product. If

purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be

given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered

repair. Purchaser, in that case, shall pay for all related transportation charges

and/or travel time. If the service provided is not covered by this warranty,

purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material, and any other expenses

associated with that service. Purchaser shall not, unless requested by Mercury,

ship the product or parts of the product directly to Mercury. Proof of registered

ownership must be presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is

requested in order to obtain coverage.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty does not cover electrical

system corrosion; corrosion resulting from damage, corrosion which causes

purely cosmetic damage, abuse, or improper service; corrosion to accessories,

instruments, steering systems; corrosion to factory installed jet drive unit;

damage due to marine growth; product sold with less than a one year limited

Product warranty; replacement parts (parts purchased by customer); products

used in a commercial application. Commercial use is defined as any work or

employment related use of the product, or any use of the product which

generates income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is

only occasionally used for such purposes.

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Corrosion damage caused by stray electrical currents (onshore power

connections, nearby boats, submerged metal) is not covered by this corrosion

warranty and should be protected against by the use of a corrosion protection

system, such as the Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver MerCathode

system and/or Galvanic Isolator. Corrosion damage caused by improper

application of copper base antifouling paints is also not covered by this limited

warranty. If antifouling protection is required, Tri‑Butyl‑Tin‑Adipate (TBTA) base

antifouling paints are recommended on Outboard and MerCruiser boating

applications. In areas where TBTA base paints are prohibited by law, copper

base paints can be used on the hull and transom. Do not apply paint to the

outboard or MerCruiser product. In addition, care must be taken to avoid an

electrical interconnection between the warranted product and the paint. For

MerCruiser product, an unpainted gap of at least 38 mm (1.5 in.) should be left

around the transom assembly. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual

for additional details.

For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this

warranty, and those that are not, see the Warranty Coverage section of the

Operation and Maintenance Manual, incorporated by reference into this

warranty.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE

EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE

EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME

STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS,

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,

THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO

COUNTRY.

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Warranty Coverage and ExclusionsWarranty Coverage and Exclusions

The purpose of this section is to help eliminate some of the more common

misunderstandings regarding warranty coverage. The following information

explains some of the types of services that are not covered by warranty. The

provisions set forth following have been incorporated by reference into the

Three Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure, the International

Limited Outboard Warranty, and the United States and Canada Limited

Outboard Warranty.

Keep in mind that warranty covers repairs that are needed within the warranty

period because of defects in material and workmanship. Installation errors,

accidents, normal wear, and a variety of other causes that affect the product

are not covered.

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Warranty is limited to defects in material or workmanship, but only when the

consumer sale is made in the country to which distribution is authorized by us.

Should you have any questions concerning warranty coverage, contact your

authorized dealer. They will be pleased to answer any questions that you may

have.

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTYGENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY

1. Minor adjustments and tune‑ups, including checking, cleaning, or

adjusting spark plugs, ignition components, carburetor settings, filters,

belts, controls, and checking lubrication made in connection with normal

services.

2. Factory installed jet drive units ‑ Specific parts excluded from the warranty

are: the jet drive impeller and jet drive liner damaged by impact or wear,

and water damaged driveshaft bearings as a result of improper

maintenance.

3. Damage caused by neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal

operation, or improper installation or service.

4. Haul‑out, launch, towing charges, removal and/or replacement of boat

partitions or material because of boat design for necessary access to the

product, all related transportation charges and/or travel time, etc.

Reasonable access must be provided to the product for warranty service.

Customer must deliver product to an authorized dealer.

5. Additional service work requested by customer other than that necessary

to satisfy the warranty obligation.

6. Labor performed by other than an authorized dealer may be covered only

under the following circumstances: when performed on emergency basis

(providing there are no authorized dealers in the area who can perform

the work required or have no facilities to haul‑out, etc., and prior factory

approval has been given to have the work performed at this facility).

7. All incidental and/or consequential damages (storage charges, telephone

or rental charges of any type, inconvenience or loss of time or income)

are the owner's responsibility.

8. Use of other than Mercury Precision or Quicksilver parts when making

warranty repairs.

9. Oils, lubricants, or fluids changed as a matter of normal maintenance is

customer's responsibility unless loss or contamination of same is caused

by product failure that would be eligible for warranty consideration.

10. Participating in or preparing for racing or other competitive activity or

operating with a racing type lower unit.

11. Engine noise does not necessarily indicate a serious engine problem. If

diagnosis indicates a serious internal engine condition which could result

in a failure, condition responsible for noise should be corrected under the

warranty.

12. Lower unit and/or propeller damage caused by striking a submerged

object is considered a marine hazard.

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a. Oil pump and internal parts

b. Oil injectors

c. Oil meter

5. Exhaust system

a. Exhaust manifold

b. Exhaust valves

6. Miscellaneous items used in above systems

a. Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or devices, and

mounting hardware

b. Pulleys, belts, and idlers

c. Vacuum, temperature, check and time sensitive valves and switches

d. Electronic controls

The emission‑related warranty does not cover components whose failure would

not increase an engine's emissions on any regulated pollutant.

California Emissions Limited Warranty

California Emissions Limited WarrantyCalifornia Emissions Limited Warranty

The California Air Resources Board has promulgated air emission regulations

for outboard engines. The regulations apply to all outboard engines sold to

retail consumers in California, and which were manufactured for the 2001

model year and later. Mercury Marine, in compliance with those regulations,

provides this limited warranty for the emission control systems (see the

components listed in the ), andEmission Control System Components

further warrants that the outboard engine was designed, built, and equipped to

conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources

Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the

Health and Safety Code. For information regarding the limited warranty for the

nonemission‑related components of the outboard, please see the limited

warranty statement for your outboard.

WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants the components of the

emissions control systems (see the components listed in the Emission Control

System Components) of its new, 2001 model year and later outboards, sold

by a California dealer to retail customers residing in California, to be free from

defects in material or workmanship, that cause the failure of a warranted part to

be identical in all material respects to that part as described in the application of

Mercury Marine for certification from the California Air Resources Board, for the

period of time, and under the conditions, identified below. The cost to diagnose

a warranty failure is covered under the warranty (if the warranty claim is

approved). Damage to other engine components caused by the failure of a

warranted part will also be repaired under warranty.

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DURATION OF COVERAGE: This limited warranty provides coverage for the

components of the emissions control systems of new, 2001 model year and

later outboards, sold to retail customers in California for four (4) years from

either the date the product is first sold, or first put into service, whichever

occurs first, or the accumulation of 250 hours of engine operation (as

determined by the engine's hour meter, if any). Emission‑related normal

maintenance items such as spark plugs and filters, that are on the warranted

parts list, are warranted up to their first required replacement interval only.

Refer to Emission Control System Components and Maintenance

Schedule. The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service

under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original

expiration date. Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to a

subsequent purchaser. (See instructions on transfer of warranty.)

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: The customer must provide

Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair and reasonable access to the

product for warranty service. Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the

product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product. If

purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, please notify Mercury

Marine and Mercury will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair.

Purchaser, in that case, shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or

travel time. If the service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser

shall pay for all related labor and material, and any other expenses associated

with that service. Purchaser shall not, unless requested by Mercury, ship the

product or parts of the product directly to Mercury.

WHAT MERCURY WILL DO: Mercury Marine's sole and exclusive obligation

under this warranty is limited to, at our expense and at our option, repairing or

replacing defective parts with new or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured

parts, or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product. Mercury reserves

the right to improve or modify products from time to time without assuming an

obligation to modify products previously manufactured.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty does not cover routine

maintenance items, tune‑ups, adjustments, normal wear and tear, damage

caused by abuse, abnormal use, use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not

allow the engine to run in its recommended wide‑open throttle RPM range (see

General Information Specifications

‑

‑‑ ), operation of the product in a manner

inconsistent with the recommended operation procedures, neglect, accident,

submersion, improper installation (proper installation specifications and

techniques are set forth in the installation instructions for the product), improper

service, jet pump impellers and liners, operation with fuels, oils, or lubricants

which are not suitable for use with the product (see ), alteration orFuel and Oil

removal of parts.

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Expenses related to haul‑out, launch, towing, storage, telephone, rental,

inconvenience, slip fees, insurance coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss

of income, or any other type of incidental or consequential damages are not

covered by this warranty. Also, expenses associated with the removal and/or

replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design for access to

the product are not covered by this warranty.

Nonwarranty maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission control devices

and systems may be performed by any marine engine repair establishment or

individual. The use of non‑Mercury parts for nonwarranty maintenance or

repairs will not be grounds for disallowing other warranty work. The use of

add‑on (as defined at section 1900 (b)(1) and (b)(10) of Title 13 of the

California Code of Regulations) or modified parts not exempted by the

California Air Resources Board may be grounds for disallowing a warranty

claim, at the discretion of Mercury Marine. Failures of warranted parts caused

by the use of a nonexempted add‑on or modified part will not be covered.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONSDISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE

EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE

EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME

STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS,

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,

THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO

COUNTRY.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities,

you should contact Mercury Marine at 1‑920‑929‑5040.

California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California

California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your CaliforniaCalifornia Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California

Emission Control Warranty Statement

Emission Control Warranty StatementEmission Control Warranty Statement

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air

Resources Board is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on

your 2014–2015 model year outboard engine. In California, new outboard

engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent

anti‑smog standards. Mercury Marine must warrant the emission control

system on your outboard engine for the periods of time listed below, provided

there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your outboard

engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel

injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may

be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission‑related assemblies.

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Where a warrantable condition exists, Mercury Marine will repair your outboard

engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: Select emission control parts

from model year 2001 and later outboard engines are warranted for four (4)

years, or for 250 hours of use, whichever first occurs. However, warranty

coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for outboard engines and

personal watercraft equipped with hour meters as defined in s 2441(a)(13) or

their equivalent. If any emission‑related part on your engine is defective under

warranty, the part will be repaired or replaced by Mercury Marine.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the outboard engine owner,

you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in

the section. Mercury Marine recommends that you retain allMaintenance

receipts covering maintenance on your outboard engine, but Mercury Marine

cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the

performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the outboard engine owner, you should, however, be aware that Mercury

Marine may deny you warranty coverage if your outboard engine or a part has

failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved

modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your outboard to a Mercury dealer

authorized to service the product as soon as a problem exists. The warranty

repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30

days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities,

you should contact Mercury Marine at 1‑920‑929‑5040.

Emission Certification Star Label

Emission Certification Star LabelEmission Certification Star Label

Outboards are labeled on the cowl with one of the following star labels.

The symbol for a cleaner marine engine means:

Cleaner air and water ‑

‑

‑‑ for a healthier lifestyle and environment.

Better fuel economy ‑

‑

‑‑ burns up to 30–40 percent less gas and oil than

conventional carbureted two‑stroke engines, saving money and resources.

Longer emission warranty ‑

‑

‑‑ protects consumer for worry‑free operation.

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One Star Low Emission

‑

‑‑

The One Star label identifies engines that meet

the Air Resources Board's 2001 exhaust

emissions standards. Engines meeting these

standards have 75% lower emissions than

conventional carbureted two‑stroke engines.

These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA's

2006 standards for marine engines.

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Two Stars Very Low Emission

‑

‑‑

The Two Star label identifies engines that meet

the Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft

and Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust

emissions standards. Engines meeting these

standards have 20% lower emissions than One

Star ‑ Low Emission engines.

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Three Stars Ultra Low Emission

‑

‑‑

The Three Star label identifies engines that meet

the Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft

and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust

emissions standards or the Sterndrive and

Inboard marine engine 2003‑2008 exhaust

emission standards. Engines meeting these

standards have 65% lower emissions than One

Star ‑ Low Emission engines.

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Four Stars Super Ultra Low Emission

‑

‑‑

The Four Star label identifies engines that meet

the Air Resources Board's Sterndrive and Inboard

marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards.

Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines

may also comply with these standards. Engines

meeting these standards have 90% lower

emissions than One Star ‑ Low Emission engines.

Warranty Policy—Australia and New Zealand

Warranty Policy—Australia and New ZealandWarranty Policy—Australia and New Zealand

MERCURY/MARINER OUTBOARD LIMITED WARRANTY–AUSTRALIA

MERCURY/MARINER OUTBOARD LIMITED WARRANTY–AUSTRALIAMERCURY/MARINER OUTBOARD LIMITED WARRANTY–AUSTRALIA

AND NEW ZEALAND POLICY

AND NEW ZEALAND POLICYAND NEW ZEALAND POLICY

This limited warranty is given by Marine Power International Pty Ltd ACN 003

100 007 of 41–71 Bessemer Drive, Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia

(telephone (61) (3) 9791 5822) e‑mail: merc_info@mercmarine.com.

What is Covered

What is CoveredWhat is Covered

Mercury Marine warrants its new products to be free of defects in material and

workmanship during the period described following. The benefits to the

consumer given by the warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of

the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the

warranty relates.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Guarantees Under Australian Consumer Law

Guarantees Under Australian Consumer LawGuarantees Under Australian Consumer Law

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian

Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure

and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You

are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of

acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Warranty Period for Recreational Use

Warranty Period for Recreational UseWarranty Period for Recreational Use

This Limited Warranty provides coverage for three (3) years from the date the

product is first sold to a recreational use retail purchaser, or the date on which

the product is first put into service, whichever occurs first. Unexpired warranty

coverage can be transferred to a subsequent recreational use customer upon

proper registration of the product.

Warranty Period for Commercial Use

Warranty Period for Commercial UseWarranty Period for Commercial Use

Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage under this

Limited Warranty of one (1) year from the date of first retail sale, or one (1) year

from the date on which the product was first put into service, whichever occurs

first. Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related use of the

product, or any use of the product which generates income, for any part of the

warranty period, even if the product is only occasionally used for such

purposes. Unexpired warranty coverage cannot be transferred either to or from

a commercial use customer.

Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty Coverage

Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty CoverageConditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty Coverage

Warranty coverage under this Limited Warranty is available only to retail

customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to

distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred, and then only

after the Mercury Marine specified predelivery inspection process is completed

and documented. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper

registration of the product by the authorized dealer. Inaccurate warranty

registration information regarding recreational use, or subsequent change of

use from recreational to commercial (unless properly registered) may void the

warranty at the sole discretion of Mercury Marine. Routine maintenance

outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely performed in

order to maintain warranty coverage. Mercury Marine reserves the right to

make warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.

What Mercury Will Do

What Mercury Will DoWhat Mercury Will Do

Mercury Marine's sole and exclusive obligation under this Limited Warranty is

limited to, at our option, repairing a defective part, replacing such part or parts

with new or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts, or refunding the

purchase price of the Mercury Marine product. Mercury Marine reserves the

right to improve or modify products from time to time without assuming an

obligation to modify products previously manufactured.

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How to Obtain Warranty Coverage Under This Limited Warranty

How to Obtain Warranty Coverage Under This Limited WarrantyHow to Obtain Warranty Coverage Under This Limited Warranty

The customer must provide Mercury Marine with a reasonable opportunity to

repair and reasonable access to the product for warranty service. Warranty

claims shall be made by delivering the product for inspection to a Mercury

Marine dealer authorized to service the product. A list of dealers and their

contact details is available at www.mercurymarine.com.au. If the purchaser

cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to

Mercury Marine at the address shown above. Mercury Marine will then arrange

for the inspection and any covered repair. This Limited Warranty will not cover

the purchaser for all related transportation charges and travel time. If the

service provided is not covered by this limited warranty, the purchaser shall pay

for all related labor and material and any other expenses associated with that

service, provided that a consumer will not be obligated to pay where the service

has been carried out to remedy a failure of an acceptable quality guarantee

which is binding on Mercury Marine under the Australian Consumer Law. The

purchaser shall not, unless requested by Mercury Marine, ship the product or

parts of the product directly to Mercury Marine. Proof of registered ownership

must be presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested in

order to obtain coverage under this Limited Warranty.

What is Not Covered

What is Not CoveredWhat is Not Covered

This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items, tune‑ups,

adjustments, normal wear and tear, damage caused by abuse, abnormal use,

use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the engine to run in its

recommended wide‑open throttle RPM range (see the Operation and

Maintenance Manual), operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with

the recommended operation/duty cycle section of the Operation and

Maintenance Manual, neglect, accident, submersion, improper installation

(proper installation specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation

instructions for the product), improper service, use of an accessory or part not

manufactured or sold by us, jet pump impellers and liners, operation with fuels,

oils or lubricants that are not suitable for use with the product (see the

Operation and Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, water

entering the engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust system, or

damage to the product from insufficient cooling water caused by blockage of

the cooling system by a foreign body, running the engine out of water,

mounting the engine too high on the transom, or running the boat with the

engine trimmed out too far. Use of the product for racing or other competitive

activity, or operating with a racing type lower unit, at any point, even by a prior

owner of the product, voids the warranty.

Expenses related to haul‑out, launch, towing, storage, telephone, rental,

inconvenience, slip fees, insurance coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss

of income, or any other type of incidental or consequential damages are not

covered by this Limited Warranty. Also, expenses associated with the removal

and/or replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design for

access to the product are not covered by this warranty.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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14 eng

No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized dealers, has been

given authority by Mercury Marine to make any affirmation, representation or

warranty regarding the product, other than those contained in this limited

warranty, and if made, shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine. For

additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this

warranty, and those that are not, see the Warranty Coverage section of the

Operation and Maintenance Manual, incorporated by reference into this

warranty.

Expense of Claiming This Limited Warranty

Expense of Claiming This Limited WarrantyExpense of Claiming This Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty does not cover any expenses you may incur claiming the

warranty.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

EXCEPT FOR APPLICABLE GUARANTEES AND OTHER RIGHTS AND

REMEDIES THAT A CONSUMER MAY HAVE UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN

CONSUMER LAW OR OTHER LAW IN RELATION TO WHICH THE

PRODUCTS RELATE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE

EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE

DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION

TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE

UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

TRANSFER OF WARRANTY—AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

TRANSFER OF WARRANTY—AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDTRANSFER OF WARRANTY—AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

POLICY

POLICYPOLICY

The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but only for the

remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty. This will not apply to

products used for commercial applications.

To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner, send or fax a copy of the Bill

of Sale or Purchase Agreement, new owner’s name, address, and hull

identification number (HIN) to Mercury Marine’s Warranty Registration

Department. In Australia and New Zealand, mail to:

Mercury Marine

Attn: Warranty Registration Department

Brunswick Asia Pacific Group

Private Bag 1420

Dandenong South, Victoria 3164

Australia

Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will send registration

verification to the new owner of the product by mail. There is no charge for this

service.

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You may change your address at any time, including at the time of the warranty

claim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter or fax with your name, old

address, new address, and hull identification number (HIN) to Mercury Marine’s

Warranty Registration Department.

Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets

Global Warranty Charts Outboard and JetsGlobal Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets

UNITED STATES WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

UNITED STATES WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JETUNITED STATES WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

Product

ProductProduct Standard Limited

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

FourStroke (2.5–300 hp including

Verado, Pro FourStroke and Jet

outboards)

3 years 3 years

OptiMax (75–250 hp including Pro

XS and Jet outboards) 3 years 3 years

OptiMax Jet drive (200 and 250 hp) 1 year 3 years

Racing Product

Racing ProductRacing Product

(Recreation use only)

(Recreation use only)(Recreation use only)

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Corrosion Warranty

Corrosion WarrantyCorrosion Warranty

OptiMax (250 XS) 2 years 3 years

OptiMax (300 XS) 2 years 3 years

Verado (350 SCi) 2 years 3 years

Outside the United States

Outside the United StatesOutside the United States

For product purchased outside the United States, contact the distributor in your

country, or the authorized Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

CANADA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

CANADA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JETCANADA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

Product

ProductProduct Standard Limited

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

2‑Stroke carbureted (50–90 hp) 1 year 3 years

2‑Stroke EFI (150 hp) 2 years 3 years

2‑Stroke carbureted (V6) 2 years 3 years

FourStroke (2.5–300 hp including

Verado, Pro FourStroke and Jet

outboards)

3 years 3 years

OptiMax (75–250 hp including Pro

XS and Jet outboards) 3 years 3 years

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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16 eng

Product

ProductProduct Standard Limited

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

OptiMax Jet drive (200 and 250 hp) 1 year 3 years

Racing Product

Racing ProductRacing Product

(Recreation use only)

(Recreation use only)(Recreation use only)

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Corrosion Warranty

Corrosion WarrantyCorrosion Warranty

OptiMax (250 XS) 2 years 3 years

OptiMax (300 XS) 2 years 3 years

Verado (350 SCi) 2 years 3 years

Outside of Canada

Outside of CanadaOutside of Canada

For product purchased outside of Canada, contact the distributor in your

country, or the authorized Marine Power Service Center or dealer closest to

you.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARDAUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD

AND JET

AND JETAND JET

Products

ProductsProducts

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Light Commercial

Light CommercialLight Commercial

All outboard 3 years 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

Outside of Australia and New Zealand

Outside of Australia and New ZealandOutside of Australia and New Zealand

For product purchased outside of Australia and New Zealand, contact the

distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

SOUTH PACIFIC WARRANTY CHART–OUTBOARD AND JET

SOUTH PACIFIC WARRANTY CHART–OUTBOARD AND JETSOUTH PACIFIC WARRANTY CHART–OUTBOARD AND JET

Products

ProductsProducts

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Light Commercial

Light CommercialLight Commercial

All outboard 2 years 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

Outside of South Pacific

Outside of South PacificOutside of South Pacific

For product purchased outside of the South Pacific region, contact the

distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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ASIA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

ASIA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JETASIA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

Product

ProductProduct

(Recreational

(Recreational(Recreational

only)

only)only)

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Commercial

CommercialCommercial

Application

ApplicationApplication

2‑Stroke 1 year 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

FourStroke 1 year 3 years

OptiMax 1 year 3 years

Verado 1 year 3 years

Racing Product

Racing ProductRacing Product

(Recreational

(Recreational(Recreational

only)

only)only)

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Commercial

CommercialCommercial

Application

ApplicationApplication

Verado 350 SCi 1 year 3 years None

Outside of Asia

Outside of AsiaOutside of Asia

For product purchased outside of the Asian region, contact the distributor in

your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

EUROPE AND THE CONFEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT STATES

EUROPE AND THE CONFEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT STATESEUROPE AND THE CONFEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT STATES

(CIS) WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

(CIS) WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET(CIS) WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

Product

ProductProduct

(Recreational

(Recreational(Recreational

only)

only)only)

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Commercial

CommercialCommercial

Application

ApplicationApplication

2‑Stroke 2 years 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

FourStroke 2 years 3 years

OptiMax

(including Pro

XS)

3 years 3 years

Verado

(including Pro) 3 years 3 years

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Racing Product

Racing ProductRacing Product

(Recreational

(Recreational(Recreational

only)

only)only)

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Commercial

CommercialCommercial

Application

ApplicationApplication

Verado 350 SCi 2 years 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

Outside Europe and CIS

Outside Europe and CISOutside Europe and CIS

For products purchased outside of Europe and CIS regions, contact the

distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOUTH AFRICA)

MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOUTH AFRICA)MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOUTH AFRICA)

WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JETWARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

Product

ProductProduct

(Recreational

(Recreational(Recreational

only)

only)only)

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Commercial

CommercialCommercial

Application

ApplicationApplication

2‑Stroke 1 year 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

FourStroke 2 years 3 years

OptiMax

(including Pro

XS)

3 years 3 years

Verado

(including Pro) 3 years 3 years

Racing Product

Racing ProductRacing Product

(Recreational only)

(Recreational only)(Recreational only)

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited Corrosion

Standard Limited CorrosionStandard Limited Corrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Verado 350 SCi 2 years 3 years

Outside Middle‑East and Africa

Outside Middle‑East and AfricaOutside Middle‑East and Africa

For products purchased outside of the Middle‑East and Africa regions, contact

the distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to

you.

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SOUTH AFRICA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

SOUTH AFRICA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JETSOUTH AFRICA WARRANTY CHARTS–OUTBOARD AND JET

Product

ProductProduct

(Recreational

(Recreational(Recreational

only)

only)only)

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard

StandardStandard

Limited

LimitedLimited

Corrosion

CorrosionCorrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Commercial

CommercialCommercial

Application

ApplicationApplication

2‑Stroke 2 years 3 years

Contact the Marine

Power Service Center

closest to you

FourStroke 2 years 3 years

OptiMax

(including Pro

XS)

3 years 3 years

Verado

(including Pro) 3 years 3 years

Racing Product

Racing ProductRacing Product

(Recreational only)

(Recreational only)(Recreational only)

Standard Limited

Standard LimitedStandard Limited

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Standard Limited Corrosion

Standard Limited CorrosionStandard Limited Corrosion

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Verado 350 SCi 2 years 3 years

Outside South Africa

Outside South AfricaOutside South Africa

For products purchased outside of the South Africa region, contact the

distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

20 eng

Boater's Responsibilities

Boater's ResponsibilitiesBoater's Responsibilities

The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the

boat and the safety of its occupants and general public. It is strongly

recommended that each operator read and understand this entire manual

before operating the outboard.

Be sure that at least one additional person onboard is instructed in the basics

of starting and operating the outboard and boat handling in case the driver is

unable to operate the boat.

Before Operating Your Outboard

Before Operating Your OutboardBefore Operating Your Outboard

Read this manual carefully. Learn how to operate your outboard properly. If you

have any questions, contact your dealer.

Safety and operating information that is practiced, along with using good

common sense, can help prevent personal injury and product damage.

This manual as well as safety labels posted on the outboard use the following

safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be

followed.

! DANGER

Indicates

Indicates Indicates a

a

a a hazardous

hazardous

hazardous hazardous situation

situation

situation situation which,

which,

which, which, if

if

if if not

not

not not avoided,

avoided,

avoided, avoided, will

will

will will result

result

result result in

in

in in death

death

death death or

or

oror

serious injury.

serious injury.serious injury.

! WARNING

Indicates

Indicates Indicates a

a

a a hazardous

hazardous

hazardous hazardous situation

situation

situation situation which,

which,

which, which, if

if

if if not

not

not not avoided,

avoided,

avoided, avoided, could

could

could could result

result

result result in

in

in in death

death

death death or

or

oror

serious injury.

serious injury.serious injury.

! CAUTION

Indicates

Indicates Indicates a

a

a a hazardous

hazardous

hazardous hazardous situation

situation

situation situation which,

which,

which, which, if

if

if if not

not

not not avoided,

avoided,

avoided, avoided, could

could

could could result

result

result result in

in

in in minor

minor

minor minor or

or

oror

moderate injury.

moderate injury.moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates

Indicates Indicates a

a

a a situation

situation

situation situation which,

which,

which, which, if

if

if if not

not

not not avoided,

avoided,

avoided, avoided, could

could

could could result

result

result result in

in

in in engine

engine

engine engine or

or

or or major

major

majormajor

component failure.

component failure.component failure.

Boat Horsepower Capacity

Boat Horsepower CapacityBoat Horsepower Capacity

! WARNING

Exceeding

Exceeding Exceeding the

the

the the boat's

boat's

boat's boat's maximum

maximum

maximum maximum horsepower

horsepower

horsepower horsepower rating

rating

rating rating can

can

can can cause

cause

cause cause serious

serious

serious serious injury

injury

injuryinjury

or

or or death.

death.

death. death. Overpowering

Overpowering

Overpowering Overpowering the

the

the the boat

boat

boat boat can

can

can can affect

affect

affect affect boat

boat

boat boat control

control

control control and

and

and and flotation

flotation

flotationflotation

characteristics

characteristics characteristics or

or

or or break

break

break break the

the

the the transom.

transom.

transom. transom. Do

Do

Do Do not

not

not not install

install

install install an

an

an an engine

engine

engine engine that

that

that that exceeds

exceeds

exceedsexceeds

the boat's maximum power rating.

the boat's maximum power rating.the boat's maximum power rating.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required

capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as

determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines. If in doubt,

contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.

U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY

MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX

MAXIMUM PERSON

CAPACITY (POUNDS) XXX

MAXIMUM WEIGHT

CAPACITY XXX

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High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation

High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat OperationHigh‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation

If your outboard is to be used on a high‑speed or high‑performance boat with

which you are unfamiliar, we recommend that you do not operate it at its high

speed capability without first requesting an initial orientation and familiarization

demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator experienced with your boat/

outboard combination. For additional information, obtain a copy of our

Hi Performance Boat Operation

‑

‑‑ booklet from your dealer, distributor, or

Mercury Marine.

Outboard Remote Control Models

Outboard Remote Control ModelsOutboard Remote Control Models

The remote control connected to your outboard must be equipped with a start

in neutral only protection device. This prevents the engine from starting when

the shift is actuated in any position other than neutral.

! WARNING

Starting

Starting Starting the

the

the the engine

engine

engine engine with

with

with with the

the

the the drive

drive

drive drive in

in

in in gear

gear

gear gear can

can

can can cause

cause

cause cause serious

serious

serious serious injury

injury

injury injury or

or

or or death.

death.

death.death.

Never operate a boat that does not have a neutral‑safety‑protection device.

Never operate a boat that does not have a neutral‑safety‑protection device.Never operate a boat that does not have a neutral‑safety‑protection device.

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The lanyard cord is usually 122–152 cm (4–5 feet) in length when stretched out,

with an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a clip on

the other end for attaching to the operator's PFD or wrist. The lanyard is coiled

to make its at‑rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of

lanyard entanglement with nearby objects. Its stretched‑out length is made to

minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to

move around in an area close to the normal operator's position. If it is desired

to have a shorter lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the operator's wrist or leg,

or tie a knot in the lanyard.

a -

a -a - Lanyard cord clip

b -

b -b - Lanyard decal

c -

c -c - Lanyard stop switch

Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.

Important Safety Information: The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to stop

the engine when the operator moves far enough away from the operator's

position to activate the switch. This would occur if the operator accidentally falls

overboard or moves within the boat a sufficient distance from the operator's

position. Falling overboard and accidental ejections are more likely to occur in

certain types of boats such as low sided inflatables, bass boats, high

performance boats, and light, sensitive handling fishing boats operated by a

hand tiller. Falling overboard and accidental ejections are also likely to occur as

a result of poor operating practices such as sitting on the back of the seat or

gunwale at planing speeds, standing at planing speeds, sitting on elevated

fishing boat decks, operating at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested

waters, releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in

one direction, drinking alcohol or consuming drugs, or daring high speed boat

maneuvers.

While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, a

boat will continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and

degree of any turn at shut down. However, the boat will not complete a full

circle. While the boat is coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's

path as seriously as the boat would when under power.

c

a

b

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OFF

RUN

ATTACH LANYARD

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

24 eng

We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting

and operating procedures should they be required to operate the engine in an

emergency (if the operator is accidentally ejected).

! WARNING

If the

If the If the operator falls

operator falls

operator falls operator falls out of

out of

out of out of the boat,

the boat,

the boat, the boat, stop the

stop the

stop the stop the engine immediately

engine immediately

engine immediately engine immediately to reduce

to reduce

to reduce to reduce the

the

thethe

possibility

possibility possibility of

of

of of serious

serious

serious serious injury

injury

injury injury or

or

or or death

death

death death from

from

from from being

being

being being struck

struck

struck struck by

by

by by the

the

the the boat.

boat.

boat. boat. Always

Always

AlwaysAlways

properly connect the operator to the stop switch using a lanyard.

properly connect the operator to the stop switch using a lanyard.properly connect the operator to the stop switch using a lanyard.

! WARNING

Avoid

Avoid Avoid serious

serious

serious serious injury

injury

injury injury or

or

or or death

death

death death from

from

from from deceleration

deceleration

deceleration deceleration forces

forces

forces forces resulting

resulting

resulting resulting from

from

fromfrom

accidental

accidental accidental or

or

or or unintended

unintended

unintended unintended stop

stop

stop stop switch

switch

switch switch activation.

activation.

activation. activation. The

The

The The boat

boat

boat boat operator

operator

operator operator should

should

shouldshould

never

never never leave

leave

leave leave the

the

the the operator's

operator's

operator's operator's station

station

station station without

without

without without first

first

first first disconnecting

disconnecting

disconnecting disconnecting the

the

the the stop

stop

stop stop switch

switch

switchswitch

lanyard from the operator.

lanyard from the operator.lanyard from the operator.

Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is

also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of the following potentially

hazardous situations:

• Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward

motion ‑ a particular concern for passengers in the front of the boat who

could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or

propeller.

• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current, or

high winds.

• Loss of control when docking.

KEEP THE LANYARD STOP SWITCH AND LANYARD CORD IN GOOD

KEEP THE LANYARD STOP SWITCH AND LANYARD CORD IN GOODKEEP THE LANYARD STOP SWITCH AND LANYARD CORD IN GOOD

OPERATING CONDITION

OPERATING CONDITIONOPERATING CONDITION

Before each use, check to ensure the lanyard stop switch works properly. Start

the engine and stop it by pulling the lanyard cord. If the engine does not stop,

have the switch repaired before operating the boat.

Before each use, visually inspect the lanyard cord to ensure it is in good

working condition and that there are no breaks, cuts, or wear to the cord.

Check that the clips on the ends of the cord are in good condition. Replace any

damaged or worn lanyard cords.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Protecting People in the Water

Protecting People in the WaterProtecting People in the Water

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISINGWHILE YOU ARE CRUISING

It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick

action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction, even at slow speed.

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Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an

area where there might be people in the water.

Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear shift is in neutral

position, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the

propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.

WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY

WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARYWHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY

! WARNING

A

A A spinning

spinning

spinning spinning propeller,

propeller,

propeller, propeller, a

a

a a moving

moving

moving moving boat,

boat,

boat, boat, or

or

or or any

any

any any solid

solid

solid solid device

device

device device attached

attached

attached attached to

to

to to the

the

the the boat

boat

boatboat

can

can can cause

cause

cause cause serious

serious

serious serious injury

injury

injury injury or

or

or or death

death

death death to

to

to to swimmers.

swimmers.

swimmers. swimmers. Stop

Stop

Stop Stop the

the

the the engine

engine

engine engine immediately

immediately

immediatelyimmediately

whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.

whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.

Shift the outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to

swim or be in the water near your boat.

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck BoatsPassenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats

Whenever the boat is in motion, observe the location of all passengers. Do not

allow any passengers to stand or use seats other than those designated for

traveling faster than idle speed. A sudden reduction in boat speed, such as

plunging into a large wave or wake, a sudden throttle reduction, or a sharp

change of boat direction, could throw them over the front of the boat. Falling

over the front of the boat between the two pontoons will position them to be run

over by the outboard.

BOATS HAVING AN OPEN FRONT DECK

BOATS HAVING AN OPEN FRONT DECKBOATS HAVING AN OPEN FRONT DECK

No one should ever be on the deck in front of the fence while the boat is in

motion. Keep all passengers behind the front fence or enclosure.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Persons on the front deck could easily be thrown overboard or persons

dangling their feet over the front edge could get their legs caught by a wave

and pulled into the water.

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! WARNING

Sitting

Sitting Sitting or

or

or or standing

standing

standing standing in

in

in in an

an

an an area

area

area area of

of

of of the

the

the the boat

boat

boat boat not

not

not not designed

designed

designed designed for

for

for for passengers

passengers

passengers passengers at

at

atat

speeds above idle can

speeds above idle can speeds above idle can cause serious injury or

cause serious injury or

cause serious injury or cause serious injury or death. Stay back from

death. Stay back from

death. Stay back from death. Stay back from the front

the front

the frontthe front

end

end end of

of

of of deck

deck

deck deck boats

boats

boats boats or

or

or or raised

raised

raised raised platforms

platforms

platforms platforms and

and

and and remain

remain

remain remain seated

seated

seated seated while

while

while while the

the

the the boat

boat

boat boat is

is

is is in

in

inin

motion.

motion.motion.

BOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED, RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS

BOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED, RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATSBOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED, RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS

Elevated fishing seats are not intended for use when the boat is traveling faster

than idle or trolling speed. Sit only in seats designated for traveling at faster

speeds.

Any unexpected, sudden reduction in boat speed could result in the elevated

passenger falling over the front of the boat.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

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Wave and Wake Jumping

Wave and Wake JumpingWave and Wake Jumping

Operating recreational boats over waves and wake is a natural part of boating.

However, when this activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull

partially or completely out of the water, certain hazards arise, particularly when

the boat enters the water.

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The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the

jump. In such case, the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new

direction. Such a sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown

out of their seats, or out of the boat.

! WARNING

Wave

Wave Wave or

or

or or wake

wake

wake wake jumping

jumping

jumping jumping can

can

can can cause

cause

cause cause serious

serious

serious serious injury

injury

injury injury or

or

or or death

death

death death from

from

from from occupants

occupants

occupantsoccupants

being thrown within or out of the

being thrown within or out of the being thrown within or out of the boat. Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever

boat. Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever

boat. Avoid wave or wake jumping wheneverboat. Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever

possible.

possible.possible.

There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to

launch off a wave or wake. If the bow of your boat pitches down far enough

while airborne, upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface

and submarine for an instant. This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous

stop and can send the occupants flying forward. The boat may also steer

sharply to one side.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

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Impact with Underwater Hazards

Impact with Underwater HazardsImpact with Underwater Hazards

Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you drive a boat in shallow

water areas, or in areas where you suspect underwater obstacles may exist

which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom. The most important

thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage from striking a

floating or underwater object is to control the boat speed. Under these

conditions, boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed of

24 to 40 km/h (15 to 25 mph).

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Striking a floating or underwater object could result in an infinite number of

situations. Some of these situations could result in the following:

• Part of the outboard or the entire outboard could break loose and fly into

the boat.

• The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. Such a sharp change in

direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out of the

boat.

• A rapid reduction in speed. This will cause occupants to be thrown

forward, or even out of the boat.

• Impact damage to the outboard and/or boat.

Keep in mind, the most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or

impact damage during an impact is control the boat speed. Boat speed should

be kept to a minimum planing speed when driving in waters known to have

underwater obstacles.

After striking a submerged object, stop the engine as soon as possible and

inspect it for any broken or loose parts. If damage is present or suspected, the

outboard should be taken to an authorized dealer for a thorough inspection and

necessary repair.

The boat should also be checked for any hull fractures, transom fractures, or

water leaks.

Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts

of the outboard, or could affect control of the boat. If continued running is

necessary, do so at greatly reduced speeds.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

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! WARNING

Operating

Operating Operating a

a

a a boat

boat

boat boat or

or

or or engine

engine

engine engine with

with

with with impact

impact

impact impact damage

damage

damage damage can

can

can can result

result

result result in

in

in in product

product

productproduct

damage, serious injury, or

damage, serious injury, or damage, serious injury, or death. If the vessel

death. If the vessel

death. If the vessel death. If the vessel experiences any form of

experiences any form of

experiences any form ofexperiences any form of

impact,

impact, impact, have

have

have have an

an

an an authorized

authorized

authorized authorized Mercury

Mercury

Mercury Mercury Marine

Marine

Marine Marine dealer

dealer

dealer dealer inspect

inspect

inspect inspect and

and

and and repair

repair

repair repair the

the

thethe

vessel or power package.

vessel or power package.vessel or power package.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND-TILLED OUTBOARDS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND-TILLED OUTBOARDSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND-TILLED OUTBOARDS

No person or cargo should occupy the area directly in front of the outboard

while the boat is in motion. If an underwater obstacle is struck, the outboard will

tilt up and could seriously injure anyone occupying this area.

Models with Clamp Screws:

Models with Clamp Screws:Models with Clamp Screws:

Some outboards come with transom bracket clamp screws. The use of clamp

bracket screws alone, is insufficient to properly and safely secure the outboard

to the transom. Proper installation of the outboard includes bolting the engine to

the boat through the transom. Refer to forInstallation Installing Outboard

‑

‑‑

more complete installation information.

! WARNING

Failure to

Failure to Failure to correctly fasten

correctly fasten

correctly fasten correctly fasten the outboard

the outboard

the outboard the outboard could result

could result

could result could result in the

in the

in the in the outboard propelling

outboard propelling

outboard propellingoutboard propelling

off

off off the

the

the the boat

boat

boat boat transom

transom

transom transom resulting

resulting

resulting resulting in

in

in in property

property

property property damage,

damage,

damage, damage, serious

serious

serious serious injury,

injury,

injury, injury, or

or

or or death.

death.

death.death.

Before

Before Before operation,

operation,

operation, operation, the

the

the the outboard

outboard

outboard outboard must

must

must must be

be

be be correctly

correctly

correctly correctly installed

installed

installed installed with

with

with with the

the

the the required

required

requiredrequired

mounting hardware.

mounting hardware.mounting hardware.

If an obstacle is struck at planing speed and the outboard is not securely

fastened to the transom, it is possible the outboard could lift off the transom

and land in the boat.

Exhaust Emissions

Exhaust EmissionsExhaust Emissions

BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGBE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that is present in the exhaust fumes of

all internal combustion engines, including the engines that propel boats, and

the generators that power boat accessories. By itself, CO is odorless, colorless,

and tasteless, but if you can smell or taste engine exhaust, you are inhaling

CO.

Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which are similar to the

symptoms of seasickness and intoxication, include headache, dizziness,

drowsiness, and nausea.

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1. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is stationary:

a -

a -a - Operating the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space

b -

b -b - Mooring close to another boat that has its engine operating

2. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is moving:

a -

a -a - Operating the boat with the trim angle of the bow too high

b -

b -b - Operating the boat with no forward hatches open (station wagon effect)

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard

Selecting Accessories for Your OutboardSelecting Accessories for Your Outboard

Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically

designed and tested for your outboard. These accessories are available from

Mercury Marine dealers.

IMPORTANT: Check with your dealer before installing accessories. The misuse

IMPORTANT: Check with your dealer before installing accessories. The misuseIMPORTANT: Check with your dealer before installing accessories. The misuse

of approved accessories or the use of nonapproved accessories can damage

of approved accessories or the use of nonapproved accessories can damageof approved accessories or the use of nonapproved accessories can damage

the product.

the product.the product.

Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not

designed to be safely used with your outboard or outboard operating system.

Acquire and read the installation, operation and maintenance manuals for all

your selected accessories.

Safe Boating Recommendations

Safe Boating RecommendationsSafe Boating Recommendations

To safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local and all other

governmental boating regulations and restrictions and consider the following

suggestions.

Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways.

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a

b

ab

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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

32 eng

• We recommend that all powerboat operators complete a boating safety

course. In the U.S., the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Power Squadron,

the Red Cross, and your state or provincial boating law enforcement

agency provide courses. For more information in the U.S., call the Boat

U.S. Foundation at 1‑800‑336‑BOAT (2628).

Perform safety checks and required maintenance.

• Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made.

Check safety equipment onboard.

• Here are some suggestions of the types of safety equipment to carry

when boating:

Approved fire extinguishers

Signal devices: flashlight, rockets or flares, flag, and whistle or horn

Tools necessary for minor repairs

Anchor and extra anchor line

Manual bilge pump and extra drain plugs

Drinking water

Radio

Paddle or oar

Spare propeller, thrust hubs, and an appropriate wrench

First aid kit and instructions

Waterproof storage containers

Spare operating equipment, batteries, bulbs, and fuses

Compass and map or chart of the area

Personal flotation device (one per person onboard)

Watch for signs of weather change and avoid foul weather and rough sea

‑

‑‑

boating.

Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

Passenger boarding.

• Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding, unloading, or are

near the back (stern) of the boat. Shifting the drive unit into neutral is not

sufficient.

Use personal flotation devices.

• Federal law requires that there be a U.S. Coast Guard‑approved life

jacket (personal flotation device), correctly sized and readily accessible

for every person onboard, plus a throwable cushion or ring. We strongly

advise that everyone wear a life jacket at all times while in the boat.

Prepare other boat operators.

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• Instruct at least one person onboard in the basics of starting and

operating the engine and boat handling in case the driver becomes

disabled or falls overboard.

Do not overload your boat.

• Most boats are rated and certified for maximum load (weight) capacities

(refer to your boat's capacity plate). Know your boat's operating and

loading limitations. Know if your boat will float if it is full of water. When in

doubt, contact your authorized Mercury Marine dealer or the boat

manufacturer.

Ensure that everyone in the boat is properly seated.

• Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not

intended for such use. This includes the backs of seats, gunwales,

transom, bow, decks, raised fishing seats, and any rotating fishing seat.

Passengers should not sit or ride anywhere that sudden unexpected

acceleration, sudden stopping, unexpected loss of boat control, or sudden

boat movement could cause a person to be thrown overboard or into the

boat. Ensure that all passengers have a proper seat and are in it before

any boat movement.

Never operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is

the law.

• Alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment and greatly reduce your ability

to react quickly.

Know your boating area and avoid hazardous locations.

Be alert.

• The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a proper

lookout by sight and hearing. The operator must have an unobstructed

view particularly to the front. No passengers, load, or fishing seats should

block the operator's view when the boat is above idle or planing transition

speed. Watch out for others, the water, and your wake.

Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier.

• Your boat traveling at 40 km/h (25 mph) will overtake a fallen skier who is

61 m (200 ft) in front of you in five seconds.

Watch fallen skiers.

• When using your boat for waterskiing or similar activities, always keep a

fallen or down skier on the operator's side of the boat while returning to

attend to the skier. The operator should always have the down skier in

sight and never back up to the skier or anyone in the water.

Report accidents.

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