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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Transfer Of Warranty..............................................................................................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada.................................................................................................1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada.............................................................................1
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe).........................................................................................2
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)............ 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion...........................................................................................................5
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions.......................................................................................................................6
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities......................................................................................................................................... 8
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................................................................................8
Boat Horsepower Capacity.....................................................................................................................................8
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation..............................................................................................9
Outboard Remote Control Models .........................................................................................................................9
Remote Steering Notice.........................................................................................................................................9
Lanyard Stop Switch.............................................................................................................................................10
Protecting People In The Water...........................................................................................................................11
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............................................................................12
Wave And Wake Jumping....................................................................................................................................12
Impact With Underwater Hazards.........................................................................................................................13
Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled Outboards.....................................................................................................14
Exhaust Emissions...............................................................................................................................................14
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard...........................................................................................................15
Safe Boating Suggestions....................................................................................................................................16
Recording Serial Number.....................................................................................................................................16
15 4-Stroke Specifications - International.............................................................................................................17
INSTALLATION
Installing Outboard...............................................................................................................................................19
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models............................................................................................................20
Battery Connections.............................................................................................................................................20
Propeller Selection...............................................................................................................................................20
TRANSPORTING
Transporting Your Outboard When Removed From Boat....................................................................................21
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks........................................................................................................................21
Carrying Your Outboard.......................................................................................................................................22
Trailering Your Boat..............................................................................................................................................22
FUEL & OIL
Gasoline Recommendations................................................................................................................................24
Filling Fuel Tank...................................................................................................................................................24
Engine Oil Recommendations..............................................................................................................................25