Mercury 8.1S Horizon, Product Applications Manual

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Important Information
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(B) Each boat manufactured must install Low Permeation Fuel Line Hose for the primary
Fuel line connecting the fuel tank to the engine of any boat that is manufactured for sale,
sold, or offered for sale in California that uses an engine from a manufacturer that chooses
Option 2.
Low Permeation Fuel Line Hose is defined as not exceeding 15 g/m²/24 h with CE10 fuel
at 23° C as specified in SAE J 1527—Marine Fuel Hoses.
Emission Control Information
International Regulations Compliance
In an effort to support your international business, MerCruiser spends considerable
resources each year keeping our products in compliance with international regulations. A
dedicated Regulations Group at MerCruiser is devoted to ensuring that our products meet
the host of regulatory requirements that cover our product throughout the world. This
includes compliance with the following regulations and standards:
• ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).
• USCG (U.S. Coast Guard).
• SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers).
• ISO (International Standards Organization).
• CARB (California Air Resources Board).
• EU (European Union).
• SAV (Schweizer Abgas Vorschriften—Swiss Gas Regulations).
• JCI (Japanese Craft Inspection).
Emission Control Information Label
A tamper‑resistant Emission Control Information label is affixed in a visible location to the
engine at time of manufacture by Mercury MerCruiser. In addition to the required emissions
statement, the label lists the engine serial number, family, FEL (emission level), date of
manufacture (month, year), and the engine displacement. Please note that the low
emissions certification will not affect the fit, function, or performance of the engines.
Boatbuilders and dealers may not remove the label or the part it is affixed to before sale.
If modifications are necessary, contact Mercury MerCruiser about the availability of
replacement decals before proceeding.
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2003 CALIFORNIA EMISSION
REGULATIONS FOR SPARK IGNITION MARINE ENGINES
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SERIAL# OMXXXXXXXX
FAMILY XXXXX_XXXXXX
FEL. XX.X g/kW-hr
D.O.M. JAN. 2003
DISP X.XL
11018
Emission control label — non‑CE marked
"SERIAL#" ‑ Engine serial number
"FAMILY" ‑ Engine family
"FEL." ‑ Family emission limit
"D.O.M." ‑ Date of manufacture
"DISP" ‑ Piston displacement