WARRANTY INFORMATION
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items, tune
ups, adjustments, normal wear and tear, damage caused by abuse,
abnormal use, use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the
engine to run in its recommended RPM range (see the Operation and
Maintenance Manual), operation of the product in a manner inconsistent
with the recommended operation/duty cycle section of the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, neglect, accident, submersion, improper
installation (proper installation specifications and techniques are set forth
in the installation instructions for the product), improper service, use of
an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us, operation with fuels,
oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product (see the
Operation and Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, water
entering the engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust system,
or damage to the product from insufficient cooling water caused by
blockage of the cooling system by a foreign body, running the engine out
of water, mounting the engine too high on the transom, or running the
boat with the engine trimmed out too far. The commercial use of the
product, defined as any work or employment related use of the product,
or any income generating use of the product, even if such use is only
occasional, will void the warranty. Use of the product for racing or other
competitive activity, at any point, even by a prior owner of the product,
voids the warranty. Expenses related to haul‑out, launch, towing, storage,
telephone, rental, inconvenience, slip fees, insurance coverage, loan
payments, loss of time, loss of income, or any other type of incidental or
consequential damages are not covered by this warranty. Also, expenses
associated with the removal and/or replacement of boat partitions or
material caused by boat design for access to the product are not covered
by this warranty.
No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized dealers, has
been given authority by Mercury Marine to make any affirmation,
representation or warranty regarding the product, other than those
contained in this limited warranty, and if made, shall not be enforceable
against Mercury Marine.
For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered
by this warranty, and those that are not, see the Warranty Coverage
section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, incorporated by
reference into this warranty.