Mercury 25 Jet FourStroke - General Information; Boaters Responsibilities

General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1
Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................ 1
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 2
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................3
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 3
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 6
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions for Hand‑Tilled Outboards.................................................... 7
Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................. 8
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 10
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 10
Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 13
Model Year Production Code............................................................................13
Specifications....................................................................................................14
Component Identification.................................................................................. 15
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard.................................................................................. 17
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 18
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 19
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements........................................ 19
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement.......................................................... 19
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank........................................... 20
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 21
Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 21
Checking and Adding Engine Oil...................................................................... 22
Features and Controls
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 24
Tiller Handle Models......................................................................................... 24
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)..................................................................... 30
Warning System............................................................................................... 32
Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key..................................................................... 35
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