Mercury jet 20 User manual

90-10132040 203
Jet 20
2003Mercury Marine
President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI USA
European Regulations Contact:
Product Environmental Engineering Department, Mercury Marine,
Fond du Lac, WI USA
Patrick C. Mackey
If the outboard motor’s serial number plate contains the CE mark in the low-
er left-hand corner, the following statement applies:
This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wis-
consin, USA or Marine Power Europe Inc. Park Industriel, de Petit-Re-
chain, 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

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Thank You
For your purchase of one of the finest outboards available. You have made a sound
investment in boating pleasure. Your outboard has been manufactured by Mercury
Marine, a world leader in marine technology and outboard manufacturing since
1939. These years of experience have been committed to the goal of producing the
finest quality products. This led to Mercury Marine’s reputation for strict quality
control, excellence, durability, lasting performance and being the best at providing
after-the-sale support.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your outboard. This manual has
been prepared to assist you in the operation, safe use and care of your outboard.
All of us at Mercury Marine took pride in building your outboard and wish you many
years of happy and safe boating.
Again, thank you for your confidence in Mercury Marine.
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 important information.

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Warranty Information
Transfer of Warranty 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Registration
United States and Canada 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside United States and Canada 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outboard Limited Warranty 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information
Boater’s Responsibilities 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating Your Outboard 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording Serial Number 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat Horsepower Capacity 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outboard Remote Control (If Equipped) 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Steering Notice 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lanyard Stop Switch 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping The Boat In an Emergency 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting People In The Water 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave and Wake Jumping 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Emissions 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Boating Suggestions 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation
Installing Outboard On The Transom 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening Security Line 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Installation – Electric Start Models 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Connections 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Transporting
Carrying Your Outboard 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailering Your Boat 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Your Outboard When Removed From Boat 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel & Oil
Gasoline Recommendations 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Recommendations 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Fuel and Oil 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Fuel Tank 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features & Controls
Tiller Handle Models 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilting Outboard To Full Up Position 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering Outboard Down To Run Position 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shallow Water Operation 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting The Operating Angle Of Your Outboard 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operation
Pre-Starting Check List 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How the Jet Drive Operates 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Boat in an Emergency 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Your Boat 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating in Shallow Water 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Intake Blockage 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing a Jammed Impeller 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mooring Your Boat 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating in Freezing Temperature 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating at High Elevations 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Starting Instructions 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Break-In Procedure 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting The Engine 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Shifting 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping The Engine 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Starting 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
Outboard Care 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Replacement Parts For Your Outboard 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Cowl Removal And Installation 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Inspection 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Care 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Link Rod Fasteners 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement (Electric Start Remote Control Model) 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Worn (Dull) Impeller 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impeller Clearance Adjustment 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impeller Removal and Installation 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Link Rod Adjustment 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Points 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carburetor Adjustments 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Submerged Outboard 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Storage
Storage Preparation 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Away From Home 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and Accessories Inquiries 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Assistance 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mercury Marine Service Offices 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log 87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, to change
specifications, designs, methods, or procedures without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A. Litho in U.S.A.
2003, Mercury Marine
The following are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation: AutoBlend,
Force, Jet-Prop, Mariner, Merc, MerCathode, MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury Marine,
Quicksilver, RideGuide and Thruster.

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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.
DIRECT SALE BY OWNER
The second owner can be registered as the new owner and retain the unused portion
of the limited warranty by sending the former owner’s plastic Owner Warranty
Registration Card and a copy of the bill of sale to show proof of ownership. In the
United States and Canada, mail to:
Mercury Marine
W6250 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
A new Owner Warranty Registration Card will be issued with the new owner’s name
and address. Registration records will be changed on the factory computer
registration file.
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.

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Warranty Registration
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
1. It is important that your selling dealer fills out the Warranty Registration Card
completely and mails it to the factory immediately upon sale of the new product.
2. It identifies name and address of the original purchaser, product model and
serial number(s), date of sale, type of use and selling dealer’s code, name and
address. The dealer also certifies that you are the original purchaser and user
of the product.
3. Upon receipt of the Warranty Registration Card at the factory, you will be issued
a plastic Owner Warranty Registration Card which is your only valid registration
identification. It must be presented to the servicing dealer should warranty
service be required. Warranty claims will not be accepted without presentation
of this card.
4. A temporary Owner Warranty Registration Card will be presented to you when
you purchase the product. It is valid only for 30 days from date of sale while your
plastic Owner Warranty Registration Card is being processed. Should your
product need service during this period, present the temporary registration card
to the dealer. He will attach it to your warranty claim form.
5. Because of your selling dealer’s continuing personal interest in your
satisfaction, the product should be returned to him for warranty service.
6. If your plastic card is not received within 30 days from date of new product sale,
please contact your selling dealer.
7. The product warranty is not effective until the product is registered at the factory.
NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by factory and dealer on marine
products sold in the United States, should notification under the Federal Boat Safety
Act be required.

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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 number(s), 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 form(s).
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.
5. For further information concerning the Warranty Registration Card and its
relationship to Warranty Claim processing, refer to the “International Warranty”.
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.

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Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty(Europe)
WHAT IS COVERED
Mercury Marine warrant each new Mercury Outboard, Mariner Outboard, Jet
Products, Thruster Electric Trolling Motors, Mercruiser Inboard or Sterndrive engine
products to be free 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.
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 tome without assuming an obligation to modify products previously manufactured.

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Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty(Europe)
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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Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty(Europe)
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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
recommendedwide–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.

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Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty(Europe)
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.
DISCLAIMERSAND LIMITATIONS:
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EX–PRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT
THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UN-
DER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOTALLOW FOR THE
DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A
RESULT, THEYMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHER LEGAL RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Mercury Marine ONE Year Limited
Warranty(Confederation of Independent States, Middle–
East, Africa)
WHAT IS COVERED
Mercury Marine warrant each new Mercury outboard, Mariner outboard, Jet
Products, Thruster Electric Trolling Motors, Mercruiser Inboard or Sterndrive engine
products to be free 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.
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.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Mercury Marine ONE Year Limited
Warranty(Confederation of Independent States, Middle–
East, Africa)
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, shipthe 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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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Mercury Marine ONE Year Limited
Warranty(Confederation of Independent States, Middle–
East, Africa)
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
recommendedwide–open–throttle RPM range (see the Operation and Maintenance
Manual), operation of the product in a manner inconsistentwith 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 instructionsfor the product), improper
service, use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us, jet pump
impellersand liners, operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for
use with the product (see the Operation andMaintenance Manual), alteration or
removal of parts, or water entering the engine through the fuel intake, air intake
orexhaust system. Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity, or
operating with a racing type lower unit, atany 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 byboat design for access to the product are not
covered by this warranty.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Mercury Marine ONE Year Limited
Warranty(Confederation of Independent States, Middle–
East, Africa)
No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized dealers, has been given
authority by Mercury Marine to makeany affirmation, representation or warranty
regarding the product, other than those contained in this limited warranty, andif
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 theWarranty 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 EX–PRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT
THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UN-
DER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOTALLOW FOR THE
DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A
RESULT, THEYMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHER LEGAL RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure
WHAT IS COVERED
Mercury Marine warrants each new Mercury outboard, Mariner outboard, Mercury
Racing, Jet Products, Thruster Electric Motor, Mercury Racing, Tracker by Mercury
Marine Outboard, Mercruiser Inboard or sterndrive engine (Product) 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 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 performanceof
service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its
original expiration date. Unexpired warrantycoverage can be transferred to
subsequent (noncommercial use) purchaser upon proper re–registration 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
pre–deliveryinspection process is completed and documented. Warranty coverage
becomes available upon proper registration of theproduct by the authorized dealer.
Corrosion prevention devices specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual
mustbe in use on the boat, and routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual must be timely per–formed(including without limitation the
replacement of sacrificial anodes, use of specified lubricants, and touch–up of
nicksand scratches) in order to maintain warranty coverage. If this maintenance is
performed by the retail customer MercuryMarine 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 corroded part, replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury
Marine certified re–manufactured parts, or refunding the purchase price of the
Mercuryproduct. Mercury reserves the right to improve or modify products from time
to time without assuming an obligationto modify products previously manufactured.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure
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 authorizedto
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 transportationcharges
and/or travel time. If the service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser
shall pay for all relatedlabor 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 registrationidentification and must be presented to the dealer at the time
warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure
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; corrosionto factory
installed jet drive unit; damage due to marine growth; product sold with less than a
one year limited Productwarranty; replacement parts (parts purchased by
customer); products used in a commercial application. Commercial useis defined as
any work or employment related use of the product, or any use of the product which
generates income, forany 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 damagecaused by improper application of
copper base anti–fouling paints is also not covered by this limited warranty. If
anti–foul–ingprotection is required, Tri–Butyl–Tin–Adipate (TBTA) base anti–fouling
paints are recommended on Outboard andMerCruiser boating applications. In areas
where TBTA base paints are prohibited by law, copper base paints can be usedon
the hull and transom. Do not apply paint to the outboard or MerCruiser product. In
addition, care must be taken toavoid an electrical interconnection between the
warranted product and the paint. Refer to the Operation and MaintenanceManual for
additional details.
For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this
warranty, and those that are not, see theWarranty 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 EX–PRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT
THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UN-
DER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOTALLOW FOR THE
DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A
RESULT, THEYMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHER LEGAL RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.