Mercury 300 Verado - Warranty Information; Operation and Controls

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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
FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe, Confederation of Independent
States, Middle‑East and Africa...............................................................................................................2
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion...........................................................................................3
Warranty Coverage And Exclusions.......................................................................................................5
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities.........................................................................................................................6
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................................................................ 6
Boat Horsepower Capacity..................................................................................................................... 6
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.............................................................................. 7
Outboard Remote Control Models .........................................................................................................7
Lanyard Stop Switch...............................................................................................................................7
Protecting People In The Water..............................................................................................................8
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats.............................................................. 9
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................................................................................................... 10
Impact With Underwater Hazards.........................................................................................................11
Exhaust Emissions...............................................................................................................................11
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard............................................................................................ 13
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................................................................................... 13
Recording Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 14
200/225/250/275/300 Specifications ‑ International.............................................................................. 14
Component Identification...................................................................................................................... 15
Installation
Installing Outboard................................................................................................................................16
Propeller Selection................................................................................................................................17
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ..................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations........................................................................................................................21
Filling Fuel Tank...................................................................................................................................22
Engine Oil Recommendations..............................................................................................................22
Checking And Adding Engine Oil.......................................................................................................... 22
Features and Controls
Panel Mount Control Features and Operation......................................................................................24
Single Handle Console Control Features and Operation...................................................................... 26
Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation.................................................................................... 29