The serial numbers are the manufacturer’s keys to numerous engineering details that apply to your Mercury MerCruiser®
power package. When contacting your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer about service, always specify model and serial
numbers.
The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this guide was approved for printing. Mercury
Marine, whose policy is one of continuous improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or to change
specifications or designs, without notice and without incurring obligation.
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA.
Welcome
You have selected one of the finest marine power packages 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.
The Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual contains specific instructions for using and maintaining your product. We
suggest that this manual remain with the product for ready reference whenever you are on the water.
Thank you for purchasing one of our Mercury MerCruiser products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant!
Mercury MerCruiser
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 Sections of this manual. 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. Please review this important information.
Mercury Marine products are designed and manufactured to comply with our own high quality standards, applicable industry
standards and regulations, as well as certain emissions regulations. At Mercury Marine every engine is operated and tested
before it is boxed for shipment to make sure that the product is ready for use. In addition, certain Mercury Marine products are
tested in a controlled and monitored environment for up to 10 hours of engine run time in order to verify and make a record of
compliance with applicable standards and regulations. All Mercury Marine product, sold as new, receives the applicable limited
warranty coverage, whether the engine participated in one of the test programs described above or not.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
IMPORTANT: If you don’t 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, and on your power package, warnings, cautions, and notices, accompanied by the International
Hazard Symbol
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, may be used to alert the installer/user to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation
that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully.
These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they warn of. Strict compliance with these special instructions
while performing the service, plus common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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.
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WARNING
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat, the equipment aboard and the safety of all
occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read this Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual and
thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the power package and all related accessories before the boat is used.
