MerCruiser 3.0 MPI, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Warranty
Warranty Registration: United States and
Canada....................................................................2
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States and
Canada....................................................................2
Transfer of Warranty................................................3
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and
Canada....................................................................3
Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty
(Gasoline‑Fueled Products Only) ...........................4
3‑Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion............6
Global Warranty Charts...........................................7
Consumer Application Warranty Chart...............7
Commercial Application Warranty Chart.............8
Government Application Warranty Chart............9
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program. .9
California Emissions Limited Warranty..................10
What Is Covered...............................................10
Duration Of Coverage.......................................11
How To Obtain Warranty Coverage..................12
What Mercury Will Do.......................................12
What Is Not Covered........................................12
Components Of The Emission Control System 12
Disclaimers And Limitations..............................14
California Emission Control Warranty Statement. .14
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations.............14
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage..................14
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities...................14
Emission Control Information Label.......................15
Owner Responsibility........................................16
Emission Certification Star Label...........................16
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification..........................................................20
Alpha Sterndrive Decal Identification.............20
Alpha Transom Serial Number.......................20
Engine Serial Number Decal..........................21
Lanyard Stop Switch..............................................22
Instrumentation......................................................23
Remote Controls....................................................24
Panel Mount Features......................................24
Console Mount Features..................................25
Power Trim............................................................25
Single Engine Trim/Trailer................................26
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer...................................27
Electrical System Overload Protection..................27
Audio Warning System..........................................30
Caution.............................................................31
Severe..............................................................31
OBDM...............................................................32
Testing The Audio Warning System.................32
Guardian Strategy.................................................32
Section 3 - On the Water
Safe Boating Suggestions.....................................34
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning................35
Good Ventilation...............................................35
Poor Ventilation ...............................................36
Basic Boat Operation.............................................36
Launching and Boat Operation.......................36
Operation Chart............................................36
Starting and Stopping the Engine...................37
Starting the Engine.......................................37
Stopping the Engine.....................................38
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in
Gear...............................................................38
Throttle‑Only Operation..................................38
Trailering the Boat..........................................38
Freezing Temperature Operation...................38
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................38
Protecting People in the Water..............................39
While You Are Cruising.....................................39
While Boat Is Stationary...................................39
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation......39
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck
Boats.....................................................................39
Boats Having An Open Front Deck...................39
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats....................................................40
Wave and Wake Jumping......................................40
Impact with Underwater Hazards..........................41
Drive Unit Impact Protection.............................42