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• Do not attempt any repairs that are not covered in this manual unless
you are aware of the precautions (Cautions and Warnings) and
procedures required. Your safety is of our concern.
• If you attempt to service the product yourself, we suggest you order
the service manual for that model. This manual outlines the correct
procedures to follow. It is written for the trained mechanic, so there
may be procedures you don't understand. Do not attempt repairs if
you do not understand the procedures.
• Special tools and equipment may be required to perform some
repairs. Do not attempt these repairs unless you have these special
tools and/or equipment. You can cause damage to the product in
excess of the cost a dealer would charge you for the repair.
• If you partially disassemble an engine or drive assembly and are
unable to repair it, the dealer's mechanic must re‑assemble the
components and test to determine the problem. This will cost you
more than taking it to the dealer immediately upon having a problem.
It may be a very simple adjustment to correct the problem.
• Do not telephone the dealer, service office or the factory to attempt
for them to diagnose a problem or request the repair procedure. It is
difficult for them to diagnose a problem over the telephone.
• Your authorized Mercury Marine dealer is there to service your
power package. They have qualified factory‑trained mechanics.
Mercury Marine recommends that you have the dealer do periodic
maintenance checks on your power package. Have them winterize it in
the fall and service it before the boating season. This will reduce the
possibility of any problems occurring during your boating season when
you want trouble‑free boating pleasure.
IMPORTANT: Refer to
Maintenance Charts
(on following pages) for
complete listing of all scheduled maintenance to be performed. Some
listings can be done by the owner/operator, while others should be
performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer. Before attempting
maintenance or repair procedures not covered in this manual, Mercury
Marine recommends purchasing a Mercury Marine Service Manual.
Servicing High Horsepower Engines
All high performance engines require frequent maintenance and
inspection schedules due to the extreme duty cycles and related stress
these products endure. Failure to follow the detailed maintenance and
service schedule as written and supplied by Mercury Marine could lead
to catastrophic engine failure and increased owner expense.
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