© 2014 Mercury Marine
Joystick Piloting for Outboards
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Welcome
You have selected one of the finest outboard products available. It incorporates numerous design features to ensure
operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using this product for many boating seasons. To ensure
maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you thoroughly read this manual.
This manual is a supplement to the owner's manual provided with your engine. It provides additional, specific
information for using and maintaining the Joystick Piloting for Outboards propulsion system. Read this manual carefully
before operating the Joystick Piloting for Outboards propulsion system.
Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant.
Mercury Marine
Warranty Message
The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine. The terms of the warranty are set
forth in the
Warranty
manual or Warranty section of the Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual included with
your power package. The warranty statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not covered, the
duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages and other
related information. Be certain to review this important information.
Mercury Premier Service
Mercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and assigns its highest rating of "Mercury Premier" to those
demonstrating an exceptional commitment to service.
Earning a Mercury Premier Service rating means a dealer:
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Achieves a high 12‑month service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score for warranty service.
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Possesses all of the necessary service tools, test equipment, manuals, and parts books.
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Employs at least one certified or master technician.
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Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.
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Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when appropriate.
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Uses, displays, and stocks an adequate inventory of genuine Mercury Precision Parts.
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Offers a clean, neat shop with well‑organized tools and service literature.
Read This Manual Carefully
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual
starting and operating procedures.
Notice to Users of This Manual
Throughout this publication, safety alerts labeled WARNING and CAUTION (accompanied by the international hazard
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.
Additional alerts provide information that requires special attention:
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine or major component failure.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information essential to the successful completion of the task.
NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step or action.
