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Warranty Policies
MerCruiser Limited Warranty - Gasoline Engines
UNITED STATES AND CANADA ONLY
I. We warrant each new production (not those made for high performance purposes) MerCruiser Stern Drive
Power Package, Inboard Engine and accessories attached thereto, (hereafter referred to as “Product”) to be
free from defects in material and workmanship, but only when the consumer sale is made in the country to
which distribution is authorized by us.
II. This warranty shall become effective only upon our receipt of a completed Warranty Registration Card, which
shall identify the Product so registered by serial number.This warranty shall remain in effect for a period of
one (1) year from date of purchase.
III. Since this warranty applies to defects in material and workmanship, it does not apply to normal worn parts,
adjustments, tune-ups or to damage caused by: 1) Neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal opera-
tion or improper installation or service; 2) Use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us; 3) Oper-
ation with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the Product; 4) Participating in or prepar-
ing for racing or other competitive activity or operating with a racing type lower unit; 5) Alteration or removal
of parts; or 6) Water entering engine cylinder/s through the exhaust system or carburetor/s.
IV. Reasonable access must be provided to the product for warranty service. This warranty will not apply to: 1)
Haul-out, launch, towing and storage charges; telephone or rental charges of any type, inconvenience, or loss
of time or income; or other consequential damages; or 2) Removal and/or replacement of boat partitions or
material because of boat design for necessary access to the Product.
V. Claim shall be made under this warranty by delivering the Product for inspection to a MerCruiser dealer autho-
rized to service the Purchaser’s product. If purchaser cannot deliver Product to such authorized dealer, he
may give notice in writing to the Company. We shall then arrange for the inspection and repair, provided such
service is covered under this warranty. Purchaser shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel
time. If the service is not covered by this warranty purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material and
any other expenses associated with that service. Any Product or parts shipped by purchaser for inspection
or repair must be shipped with transportation charges prepaid. The Warranty Registration Card is the only
valid registration identification and must be presented at the time warranty service is required. Warranty
claims will not be accepted without presentation of the Warranty Registration Card.
VI. Our obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to repairing a defective part, or at our option, refunding
the purchase price or replacing such part or parts as shall be necessary to remedy any malfunction resulting
from defects in material or workmanship as covered by this Warranty. We reserve the right to improve the
design of any Product without assuming any obligation to modify any Product previously manufactured.
VII. ALL INCIDENTAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY.
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. IM-
PLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE LIFE OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
VIII. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state
to state.
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