Mercury 20 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty Information
Transfer Of Warranty..........................................................................................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States And Canada.............................................................................................. 1
Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada......................................................................... 1
Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada and Europe........................................................................ 2
Outboard Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, and Africa............................. 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion........................................................................................................ 5
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions................................................................................................................... 6
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................................8
Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................................................................ 8
Boat Horsepower Capacity.................................................................................................................................8
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation.......................................................................................... 9
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................................................................9
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................................................................................................... 10
Protecting People In The Water........................................................................................................................ 11
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats........................................................................ 12
Wave And Wake Jumping................................................................................................................................. 12
Impact With Underwater Hazards..................................................................................................................... 13
Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled Outboards................................................................................................. 14
Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................................................................ 14
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard........................................................................................................15
Safe Boating Suggestions................................................................................................................................. 16
Recording Serial Number.................................................................................................................................. 16
20/25 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................17
INSTALLATION
Installing Outboard............................................................................................................................................18
Battery Installation - Electric Start Models........................................................................................................ 19
Battery Connections.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Propeller Selection............................................................................................................................................19
TRANSPORTING
Carrying Outboard............................................................................................................................................ 20
Trailering Boat/Outboard................................................................................................................................... 20
Transporting Outboard When Removed From Boat......................................................................................... 20
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks..................................................................................................................... 21
FUEL & OIL
Fuel Recommendations.................................................................................................................................... 22
Oil Recommendation........................................................................................................................................ 23
Mixing Fuel and Oil........................................................................................................................................... 23

Mercury 20 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	20
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English