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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Warranty
Warranty Registration—Outside the United States and
Canada...................................................................................... 2
Transfer of Warranty.................................................................. 2
Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty (Gasoline‑Fueled
Products Only) .......................................................................... 2
3‑Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion.............................. 4
Emission Control Warranty Information..................................... 5
Important Information.......................................................... 5
Emission Control Information Label.................................... 6
Owner Responsibility...................................................... 7
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty............................... 7
Emission Control System Components.............................. 7
Warranty Policy—Australia and New Zealand........................... 8
MerCruiser Limited Warranty—Australia and New Zealand
Policy.................................................................................. 8
What is Covered............................................................. 8
Guarantees Under Australian Consumer Law................ 8
Duration of Coverage for This Limited Warranty............ 8
Warranty Period for Recreational Use............................ 9
Warranty Period for Commercial Use............................. 9
Transfer of Coverage......................................................9
Termination of Coverage................................................ 9
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage ....................................................................... 9
What Mercury Will Do................................................... 10
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage Under This Limited
Warranty....................................................................... 10
What is Not Covered.................................................... 10
Expense of Claiming This Limited Warranty.................11
Transfer of Warranty—Australia and New Zealand
Policy................................................................................ 11
Global Warranty Application Charts......................................... 12
Tow Sports Series Non‑Emissions Control (Recreational
Use).................................................................................. 12
Tow Sports Series Non‑Emissions Control (Commercial
Use).................................................................................. 13
Tow Sports Series Non‑Emissions Control (Government
Use).................................................................................. 14
Tow Sports Series Non‑Emissions Control (Recreational
Use—Corrosion)............................................................... 14
Tow Sports Series Non‑Emissions Control (Commercial
Use—Corrosion)............................................................... 15
Tow Sports Series Non‑Emissions Control (Government
Use—Corrosion)............................................................... 15
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program................... 15
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................. 18
Engine Serial Number Decal............................................ 18
Lanyard Stop Switch................................................................ 18
Instrumentation........................................................................ 19
Digital Gauges.................................................................. 19
Analog Gauges................................................................. 20
Remote Controls (Non‑DTS Models)....................................... 20
Remote Controls............................................................... 20
Panel Mount Features...................................................... 20
Electrical System Overload Protection..................................... 21
Audio Warning System............................................................ 22
Testing The Audio Warning System................................... 22
Engine Guardian Strategy........................................................ 23
Warning Horn Signals.............................................................. 23
Section 3 - On The Water
Safe Boating Suggestions........................................................ 26
Carbon Monoxide Exposure.................................................... 27
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................... 27
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas.............................................. 27
Good Ventilation ................................................................ 27
Poor Ventilation ................................................................. 28
Basic Boat Operation............................................................... 28
Launching and Boat Operation......................................... 28
Operation Chart............................................................ 28
Starting and Stopping the Engine..................................... 29
Starting the Engine....................................................... 29
Stopping the Engine..................................................... 29
Throttle Only Operation.................................................... 29
Freezing Temperature Operation..................................... 29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................... 30
Protecting People in the Water................................................ 30
While You Are Cruising...................................................... 30
While Boat Is Stationary..................................................... 30
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation........................ 30
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................ 30
Impact with Underwater Hazards............................................. 31
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................ 31
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................. 31
The Bottom of the Boat..................................................... 31
Cavitation.......................................................................... 32
Elevation and Climate....................................................... 32
Getting Started......................................................................... 32
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................... 32
After Break‑In Period........................................................ 32
End of First Season Checkup........................................... 32