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Section 1 - Warranty
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NOVEMBER 2010 Page 15
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2003 model year and
later inboard or sterndrive engine. In California, new inboard and sterndrive 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 inboard or
sterndrive engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of
your inboard or sterndrive 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 inboard or sterndrive engine at no cost to you; including
diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
Select emission control parts from 2009 and later (inboard or sterndrive) engines are warranted for 3 years or 480 hours,
whichever first occurs. However, warranty coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for engines that are 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 inboard or sterndrive engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your
owner's manual. Mercury Marine recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your inboard or sterndrive
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 inboard or sterndrive engine owner, you should however be aware that Mercury Marine may deny you warranty
coverage if your inboard or sterndrive engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your inboard or sterndrive engine to a Mercury Marine 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, refer to Owner Service Assistance for contact
information.
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
Consistent with the obligations created by 40 CFR Part 1045, Subpart B, Mercury Marine provides an emission warranty of
three years or 480 hours of engine use whichever occurs first to the retail purchaser, 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 which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations.
Emission Control System Components
The emission‑related warranty covers all components whose failure would increase an engine's emission of any regulated
component including the following list of components:
1. Fuel metering system
a. Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel pressure regulator or fuel injection system)
b. Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system
c. Cold start enrichment system
d. Intake valves
2. Air induction system
a. Controlled hot air intake system
b. Intake manifold
c. Air filter
d. Turbo charger systems
e. Heat riser valve and assembly
3. Ignition system
a. Spark plugs
b. Magneto or electronic ignition system
c. Spark control system
d. Ignition coil or control module
e. Ignition wires
4. Lubrication system