Mercury 10/15 Sea Pro/Marathon - 6/8/9.9/10/15 HP User manual

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Welcome Aboard!
Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping your
Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency for maximum
performance and economy. The enclosed Owner's Registration Card
is your key to trouble-free family fun. Refer to your Operation and
Maintenance Manual for full details of your warranty coverage.
Details of your nearest dealer can be found on www.
marinepower.com where country maps and full contact information
are displayed.
Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose? Please
check on www.marinepower.com. If necessary, please contact your
local dealer.
If the outboard motor’s serial number plate contains the CE mark in
the lower left-hand corner, the following statement applies:
This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac,
WI, USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industrel, de
Petit-Rechain, Belgium complies with the requirements of the
following directives and standards, as amended:
Recreational Craft Directive: 94/25/EC; std. ISO 8665, ISO 11547
Machinery Directive: 98/37/EC,
EMC Directive: 89/336/EC; std. EN50081-1, SAE
J551 (CISPR Pub. 12), EN 50082-1,
IEC 61000 PT4-2, IEC 61000 PT4-3
Patrick C. Mackey
President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI USA
European Regulations Contact:
Product Environmental Engineering Department, Mercury Marine,
Fond du Lac, WI USA
© 2004 Mercury Marine 10/15 Sea Pro/Marathon - 6/8/9.9/10/15 HP 90-10142050 304

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Warranty Information
Transfer Of Warranty................................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada...................................1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada...............2
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)...........................3
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent
States, Middle-East, Africa)......................................................................6
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion.............................................9
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions.......................................................12
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities.........................................................................15
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................15
Boat Horsepower Capacity.....................................................................16
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation..............................16
Outboard Remote Control Models .........................................................17
Remote Steering Notice..........................................................................17
Lanyard Stop Switch...............................................................................18
Protecting People In The Water..............................................................20
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats..............20
Wave And Wake Jumping......................................................................22
Impact With Underwater Hazards...........................................................23
Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled Outboards.......................................24
Exhaust Emissions.................................................................................24
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard..............................................26
Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................................26
Recording Serial Number ......................................................................28
Specifications..........................................................................................28
INSTALLATION
Installing Outboard..................................................................................30
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models..............................................31
Battery Connections...............................................................................31
Propeller Selection..................................................................................32

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TRANSPORTING
Carrying Outboard..................................................................................33
Trailering Boat........................................................................................ 33
Transporting Outboard When Removed From Boat............................... 34
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks.......................................................... 34
FUEL & OIL
Gasoline Recommendations...................................................................36
Oil Recommendation.............................................................................. 37
Mixing Fuel and Oil................................................................................. 37
Filling Fuel Tank..................................................................................... 38
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Tiller Handle Models............................................................................... 39
Remote Control Models - Manual Start.................................................. 42
Remote Control Models - Electric Start.................................................. 44
Tilting Outboard...................................................................................... 45
Shallow Water Operation........................................................................46
Setting The Transom Angle Of Your Outboard ......................................47
Adjusting Transom Angle........................................................................49
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List...........................................................................50
Operating In Freezing Temperatures......................................................50
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water.............................................50
Operating at High Elevations.................................................................. 51
Operating Outboard As An Auxiliary Engine...........................................51
Pre-Starting Instructions......................................................................... 51
Engine Break-in Procedure.....................................................................52
Starting The Engine - Tiller Handle Models And Manual Start Remote
Control Models........................................................................................52
Starting The Engine - Electric Start Remote Control Models..................56
Gear Shifting ..........................................................................................59
Stopping The Engine ............................................................................. 60
Emergency Starting ............................................................................... 60

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MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care........................................................................................64
EPA Emissions....................................................................................... 65
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule.................................................. 65
Flushing The Cooling System.................................................................66
Top Cowl Removal And Installation........................................................68
Battery Inspection ..................................................................................68
Fuel System............................................................................................69
Exterior Care...........................................................................................71
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models................... 71
Corrosion Control Anode........................................................................ 71
Propeller Replacement........................................................................... 72
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement............................................... 74
Carburetor Adjustments..........................................................................75
Lubrication Points .................................................................................. 77
Gearcase Lubrication..............................................................................80
Submerged Outboard............................................................................. 81
STORAGE
Storage Preparation................................................................................82
Protecting External Outboard Components............................................82
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................................83
Gearcase................................................................................................ 83
Positioning Outboard For Storage.......................................................... 83
Battery Storage.......................................................................................83
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Motor Will Not Crank The Engine (Electric Start Models)...........84
Engine Will Not Start...............................................................................84
Engine Runs Erratically.......................................................................... 84
Performance Loss...................................................................................85
Battery Will Not Hold Charge..................................................................85
OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Local Repair Service...............................................................................86
Service Away From Home......................................................................86

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Parts And Accessories Inquiries.............................................................86
Service Assistance.................................................................................86
Mercury Marine Service Offices..............................................................87

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Transfer Of Warranty
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.
Mercury Marine
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
W6250 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
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.
For products purchased outside the United States and Canada, contact the
distributor in your country, or the Mercury Marine Service Office closest to
you.
Warranty Registration United States And Canada
1. You may change your 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 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine and any
dealer on marine products sold in the United States, should a safety recall
notification under the Federal Safety Act be required.

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2. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be registered
with Mercury Marine. At the time of sale, the 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.
3. Upon processing the warranty registration, Mercury Marine will send
registration verification by mail to the purchaser of the product. If this
registration verification is not received within 30 days, please contact
your selling dealer immediately. Warranty coverage is not effective until
your product is registered with Mercury Marine.
Warranty Registration Outside The United States
And Canada
1. It is important that your selling dealer fills out the Warranty Registration
Card completely and mails it to the distributor or Marine Power Service
Center responsible for administering the warranty registration/claim
program for your area.
2. The Warranty Registration Card identifies your name and address,
product model and serial numbers, date of sale, type of use and the
selling distributor's/dealer's code number, name and address. The
distributor/dealer also certifies that you are the original purchaser and
user of the product.
3. A copy of the Warranty Registration Card, designated as the
Purchaser's Copy, MUST be given to you immediately after the card
has been completely filled out by the selling distributor/dealer. This card
represents your factory registration identification, and should be
retained by you for future use when required. Should you ever require
warranty service on this product, your dealer may ask you for the
Warranty Registration Card to verify date of purchase and to use the
information on the card to prepare the warranty claim forms.
4. In some countries, the Marine Power Service Center will issue you a
permanent (plastic) Warranty Registration Card within 30 days after
receiving the Factory Copy of the Warranty Registration Card from your
distributor/dealer. If you receive a plastic Warranty Registration Card,
you may discard the Purchaser's Copy that you received from the
distributor/dealer when you purchased the product. Ask your
distributor/dealer if this plastic card program applies to you.

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IMPORTANT: Registration lists must be maintained by the factory and
dealer in some countries by law. It is our desire to have ALL products
registered at the factory should it ever be necessary to contact you. Make
sure your dealer/distributor fills out the warranty registration card
immediately and sends the factory copy to the Marine Power International
Service Center for your area.
5. For further information concerning the Warranty Registration Card and
its relationship to Warranty Claim processing, refer to the International
Warranty.
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty
(Europe)
WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants each new Mercury
Outboard, Mariner Outboard, Jet Products, Thruster Electric Trolling
Motors, Mercruiser Inboard or Sterndrive engine products to be free of
defects in material and workmanship during the period described below.
DURATION OF COVERAGE: This Limited Warranty provides coverage for
two (2) 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. Commercial users of these products receive
warranty coverage of two (2) years from the date of first retail sale, or the
accumulation of 500 hours of operation, 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. 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 one recreational use to a subsequent recreational use customer upon
proper re–registration of the product.

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CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY
COVERAGE: Warranty coverage is availble 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 pre–delivery 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 re–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. If this
maintenance is performed by the retail customer Mercury Marine reserves
the right to make future warranty coverage contingent on 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 defective part,
replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified re–
manufactured 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. The warranty registration card is the only valid
registration identification and must be presented to the dealer at the time
warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage.

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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 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
which are not suitable for use with the product (see the Operation and
Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, or water entering the
engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust system. 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 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.
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.

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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.
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty
(Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East,
Africa)
WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants each new Mercury
outboard, Mariner outboard, Jet Products, Thruster Electric Trolling
Motors, Mercruiser Inboard or Sterndrive engine products to be free of
defects in material and workmanship during the period described below.
DURATION OF COVERAGE: This Limited Warranty provides coverage for
one (1) year 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. Commercial users of these products receive
warranty coverage of one (1) years from the date of first retail sale, or the
accumulation of 500 hours of operation, 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. 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 upon proper re–registration 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 pre–delivery 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 re–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. If this
maintenance is performed by the retail customer Mercury Marine reserves
the right to make future warranty coverage contingent on 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 defective part,
replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified re–
manufactured 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 laborand
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. The warranty registration card is the only valid
registration identificationand must be presented to the dealer at the time
warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage.

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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 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
which are not suitable for use with the product (see the Operation and
Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, or water entering the
engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust system. 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 coveredby 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.
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.

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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.
3 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, 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 (non-commercial use) purchaser upon proper re-registration
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 pre-delivery 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
re-manufactured 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.

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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.
Corrosion damage caused by stray electrical currents (on-shore 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 anti-fouling paints
is also not covered by this limited warranty. If anti-fouling protection is
required, Tri-Butyl-Tin-Adipate (TBTA) base anti-fouling 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.

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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
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.
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
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
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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 drive shaft 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 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.
13. Water entering engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust
system or submersion.
14. Failure of any parts caused by lack of cooling water, which results from
starting motor out of water, foreign material blocking inlet holes, motor
being mounted too high or trimmed too far out.

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15. Use of fuels and lubricants which are not suitable for use with or on the
product. Refer to the Maintenance section.
16. Our limited warranty does not apply to any damage to our products
caused by the installation or use of parts and accessories which are
not manufactured or sold by us. Failures which are not related to the
use of those parts or accessories are covered under warranty if they
otherwise meet the terms of the limited warranty for that product.