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Emissions Regulations
International Regulations Compliance
MerCruiser products are designed and manufactured to meet the host of regulatory requirements set forth by the following
standards and regulatory organizations:
•
ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council)
• USCG (United States 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 (Japan Craft Inspection Organization)
California Regulations for 2007—Low‑Permeation Fuel Hose
California regulations mandate that any spark‑ignition inboard/sterndrive pleasurecraft manufactured in 2007 or later and sold
in the state of California use low permeation fuel line hose for the primary fuel line connecting the fuel tank to the engine of said
boat. For full details, refer to (2007) 13 C.C.R. §2442(b).
Low permeation fuel line hose is USCG Type A1‑15, defined as not exceeding 15 g/m²/24 h with CE10 fuel at 23° C as
specified in SAE J 1527—Marine Fuel Hoses.
Exhaust Emissions Sampling
Exhaust gas emission regulations require field access to uncontaminated and undiluted engine exhaust. Mercury MerCruiser
models covered by these regulations are equipped with (or have available) exhaust system components that allow access to
the exhaust gas stream suitable for analysis.
IMPORTANT: To comply with exhaust gas emission regulations, design considerations determined by the boatbuilder and
specific engine installations must allow for field access to the exhaust gas sampling port area.
The exhaust gas sampling access area is located on the exhaust elbow.
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Access area for exhaust gas sampling
Emissions Information on the Product
Emission Control Information Label Request Form
To obtain a decal request form, contact warranty registration at 920.929.5054.
Emission Certification Star Label
Your boat is labeled on the hull with one of the following star labels. The symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines means:
1. Cleaner air and water ‑ for a healthier lifestyle and environment.
2. Better fuel economy ‑ burns up to 30–40 percent less gas and oil than conventional carbureted two‑stroke engines, saving
money and resources.
3. Longer emission warranty ‑ protects consumer for worry free operation.
Beginning January 1, 2003, one Three‑Star or Four‑Star label will be included with each factory‑certified Mercury MerCruiser
engine.
Emissions Control
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