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Welcome
You have selected one of the finest marine power packages 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 and Maintenance Manual contains specific instructions for using
and maintaining your product. Keep this manual 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, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Name / function:
Christopher D. Drees, President,
Mercury Marine
Read This Manual Thoroughly
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your
dealer. Your dealer can also provide a demonstration of actual starting and
operating procedures.
Notice
Throughout this publication and on your power package, safety alerts labeled
WARNING and CAUTION (accompanied by the symbol
!
), are used to alert
you to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may
be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these alerts
carefully.
These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict
compliance to these special instructions when performing the service, plus
common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.
!
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
!
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
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