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MAINTENANCE LOG

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Maintenance Log

Record all maintenance performed on your outboard here. Be

sure to save all work orders and receipts.

Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours

Main Page

Table of Contents7
Warranty Registration11
Warranty Information11
Transfer of Warranty12
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada12
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty13
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty17
Fourstroke Outboard Limited Warranty21
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion25
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions28
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty30
Emission Control System Components30
California Emissions Limited Warranty31
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement35
Emission Certification Star Label36
Boater's Responsibilities38
Before Operating Your Outboard38
General Information38
Boat Horsepower Capacity39
Lanyard Stop Switch39
Protecting People in the Water42
Exhaust Emissions42
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard44
Safe Boating Suggestions45
Recording Serial Number47
4/5/6 Specifications47
Installing Outboard49
Installation49
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed from Boat50
Trailering Your Boat51
Fuel Recommendations53
Fuel and Oil53
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement55
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements55
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement55
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank56
Filling Fuel Tank57
Engine Oil Recommendations58
Checking Engine Oil59
Features and Controls61
Tilting Outboard63
Shallow Water Operation64
Setting the Operating Angle of Your Outboard66
Engine Overspeed Protection System66
Prestarting Check List67
Operating in Freezing Temperatures67
Operation67
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water68
Engine Break-In Procedure68
Starting the Engine68
Gear Shifting73
Stopping the Engine74
Emergency Starting74
Outboard Care77
EPA Emission Regulations77
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule78
Flushing the Cooling System80
Top Cowl Removal and Installation80
Corrosion Control Anode81
Exterior Care82
Fuel System82
Propeller Replacement83
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement85
Lubrication Points86
Changing Engine Oil89
Gearcase Lubrication90
Submerged Outboard92
Storage Preparation93
Protecting External Outboard Components93
Storage93
Protecting Internal Engine Components94
Gearcase94
Positioning Outboard for Storage94
Local Repair Service96
Service Away from Home96
Parts and Accessories Inquiries96
Service Assistance96
Owner Service Assistance96
Mercury Marine Service Offices97
Maintenance Log99

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