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Welcome!
You have selected one of the finest marine power packages available. It incorporates numerous design features
to assure operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using this product for many boating seasons. To en-
sure maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you thoroughly read this manual.
The Operation and Maintenance 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 MerCruiser products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant!
CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
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Read This Manual Thoroughly
IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND ANY PORTION, CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF AC-
TUAL STARTING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES.
NOTICE
Throughout this publication, and on your power package, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, accompanied by the Inter-
national 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 signal. Strict compliance with these special in-
structions while performing the service, plus ”common sense” operation, are major accident prevention measures.
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WARNING
WARNING-Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or death.
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CAUTION
CAUTION-Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
IMPORTANT: - Indicates information or instructions that are necessary for proper operation and /or main-
tenance.
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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 and
Maintenance Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the power package and
all related accessories before the boat is used.