Mercury 350 MAG MPI Horizon, Service Manual

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Warranty Coverage
The purpose of this section is to help eliminate some of the more common misunderstandings regarding
warranty coverage. The table explains some of the types of services that are not covered by 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.
Warranty Does Not Apply To The Following:
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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.
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Damage caused by neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operation or improper installation or
service, or freezing temperatures.
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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.
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Additional service work requested by customer other than that necessary to satisfy the warranty obligation.
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Labor performed by other than an Authorized Dealer may be covered only under following circumstances:
When performed on emergency basis (providing there are no Authorized Dealers in 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).
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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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Use of other than Quicksilver replacement parts when making warranty repairs.
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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.
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Participating in or preparing for racing or other competitive activity.
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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.
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Lower unit and/or propeller damage caused by striking a submerged object is considered a marine hazard.
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Water entering the engine via the carburetor or exhaust system or submersion. Also water in the starter motor.
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Starter motors and/or armatures or field coil assembly, which are burned, or where lead is thrown out of
commutator because of excess cranking.
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Valve or valve seat grinding required because of wear.
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Failure of any parts caused by lack of cooling water, which results from starting power package out of water,
foreign material blocking inlets or power package being mounted too high.
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Use of fuels and lubricants which are not suitable for use with or on the product.
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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.