Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke Installation guide

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© 2015 Mercury Marine 8/9.9 and 9.9 Command Thrust/ProKicker FourStroke
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Declaration of Conformity – For Recreational Craft Propulsion
Engines with the Requirements of Directive 94/25/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: Verviers Post Code: B‑4800 Country: Belgium
Name of notified body for exhaust emission assessment: Det Norske
Veritas AS
Address: Veritasveien 1
Town: Hovik Post Code:
1322
Country:
Norway ID Number: 0575
Name of notified body for noise emission assessment: Det Norske
Veritas AS
Address: Veritasveien 1
Town: Hovik Post Code:
1322
Country:
Norway ID Number: 0575
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
Engine Type Fuel Type Combustion Cycle
☒ Outboard engine ☒ Petrol ☒ 4 stroke
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Identification of Engines Covered by This Declaration of Conformity
Name of engine model or
engine family
Starting serial
number
EC Type–examination
certificate or type–approval
certificate number
8, 9.9 hp 0R098000 RCD‑H‑2 Rev 4
9.9 hp Command Thrust 0R285784 RCD‑H‑2 Rev 4
10 hp Norway 0R285784 RCD‑H‑2 Rev 4
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 ☐ ☐ ☒ EN ISO
8178‑1:1996
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:
John Pfeifer, President,
Mercury Marine
Date and place of issue:
January 15, 2015
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
Welcome
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
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 engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Warranty 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 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
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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
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................................................................... 5
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.......................................................................................... 10
Emission Certification Star Label...................................................................... 10
Warranty Policy—Australia and New Zealand.................................................. 11
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets......................................................16
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities................................................................................... 21
Before Operating Your Outboard...................................................................... 21
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................... 21
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation........................................ 22
Outboard Remote Control Models ................................................................... 22
Remote Steering Notice....................................................................................23
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................................................... 23
Protecting People in the Water......................................................................... 26
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats.........................26
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................. 28
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................................................29
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 30
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 32
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 32
Recording Serial Number ................................................................................ 35
8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications ....................................................................... 35
Component Identification ‑ Standard Models....................................................37
Component Identification ‑ Command Thrust/ProKicker Models...................... 40
Transporting
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when Removed from Boat
.......................................................................................................................... 41
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt........................................... 42
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt...................................... 42
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Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations.................................................................................... 44
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 45
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 45
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 45
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 46
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 47
Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 47
Checking Engine Oil......................................................................................... 48
Features and Controls
Tiller Handle Features...................................................................................... 50
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 56
Warning System............................................................................................... 57
Power Tilt (if equipped)..................................................................................... 58
Setting The Transom Angle Of Your Outboard ................................................60
Adjusting Transom Angle..................................................................................62
Shallow Water Operation.................................................................................. 62
Tilting Outboard................................................................................................ 63
Trim Tab Adjustment........................................................................................ 64
Operation
Prestarting Check List.......................................................................................65
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 65
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 65
Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine..................................................... 66
Prestarting Instructions..................................................................................... 66
Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................67
Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models....................................................... 67
Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models.................................................. 70
Starting a Hot Engine........................................................................................72
Gear Shifting .................................................................................................... 72
Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................ 73
Emergency Starting.......................................................................................... 74
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Maintenance
Outboard Care.................................................................................................. 77
EPA Emission Regulations............................................................................... 77
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 78
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 80
Top Cowl Removal And Installation.................................................................. 82
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 82
Exterior Care.....................................................................................................82
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 83
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 83
Corrosion Control Anode ................................................................................. 85
Propeller Replacement .................................................................................... 85
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ...................................................... 87
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement..........................................................88
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 89
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 89
Lubrication Points ............................................................................................ 91
Gearcase Lubrication........................................................................................93
Checking Power Tilt Fluid................................................................................. 95
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 96
Storage
Storage Preparation..........................................................................................97
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 97
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 98
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 98
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 98
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 99
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models) ................... 100
Engine Will Not Start.......................................................................................100
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 100
Performance Loss...........................................................................................101
Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 101
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Owner Service Assistance
Service Assistance......................................................................................... 102
Ordering Literature..........................................................................................104
Installation
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................. 106
Start in Gear Protection.................................................................................. 106
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard....................................................... 106
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ...................................................... 107
Installing Outboard..........................................................................................107
Remote Control Installation............................................................................ 110
Steering Link Rod Fasteners.......................................................................... 110
Remote Wire Harness Connection................................................................. 112
Control Cable Installation................................................................................114
Battery Installation ‑ Electric Start Models...................................................... 118
Battery Connections....................................................................................... 119
Propeller Installation....................................................................................... 119
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 121
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Warranty 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.
For Mercury Marine's Privacy Policy, visit https://
www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/privacy‑policy.
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 [phone]
OUTSIDE 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
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:
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Mercury Marine
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
W6250 Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
Fax [phone]
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
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
Coverage) 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
[email protected].
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, 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.
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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.
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.
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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 (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:
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.
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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 normal
services.
2. Installation errors, accidents, normal wear and tear, and faded paint.
3. 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.
4. Damage caused by neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal
operation, or improper installation or service.
5. 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.
6. Additional service work requested by customer other than that necessary
to satisfy the warranty obligation.
7. 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).
8. 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.
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9. Use of other than Mercury Precision or Quicksilver parts when making
warranty repairs.
10. 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.
11. Participating in or preparing for racing or other competitive activity or
operating with a racing type lower unit.
12. 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.
13. Lower unit and/or propeller damage caused by striking a submerged
object is considered a marine hazard.
14. Water entering engine through the fuel intake, air intake, or exhaust
system or submersion.
15. 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.
16. Use of fuels and lubricants which are not suitable for use with or on the
product. Refer to the Maintenance section.
17. 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.
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
Consistent with the obligations created by 40 CFR Part 1045, Subpart B,
Mercury Marine provides a five year or 175 hours of engine use warranty,
whichever occurs first, to the retail customer, that the engine is designed, built,
and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with applicable regulations
under section 213 of the Clean Air Act, and that the engine is free from defects
in materials and workmanship that cause the engine to fail to conform with
applicable regulations. This emission‑related warranty covers all the
components listed in the Emission Control System Components.
Emission Control System Components
The EPA and California emission‑related warranty covers all the following list of
components:
COMPONENTS OF THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM:
1. Fuel metering system
a. Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel
injection system)
b. Cold start enrichment system
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c. Intake valves
2. Air induction system
a. Intake manifold
b. Turbocharger or supercharger systems (where applicable)
3. Ignition system
a. Spark plugs
b. Magneto or electronic ignition system
c. Spark advance/retard system
d. Ignition coil and/or control module
e. Ignition wires
4. Lubrication system (4‑Stroke engines excluded)
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
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 Emission Control System Components), and
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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 Fuel and Oil), alteration or
removal of parts.
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
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.
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California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California
Emission 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.
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 Maintenance section. Mercury Marine recommends that you retain all
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
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.
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