Mercury 40 4-Stroke - Warranty Information; General Information; Transporting; Fuel & Oil

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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 and Confederation of
Independent States.................................................................................................................................2
FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty (Middle‑East, and Africa)......................................................... 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion........................................................................................... 4
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....................................................................................................................13
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.....................................................................................................................17
40 4‑Stroke Specifications ‑ International............................................................................................. 17
Component Identification......................................................................................................................18
TRANSPORTING
Trailering Boat/Outboard .....................................................................................................................19
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks........................................................................................................ 19
FUEL & OIL
Fuel Recommendations........................................................................................................................21
Filling Fuel Tank...................................................................................................................................22
Engine Oil Recommendations.............................................................................................................. 22
Checking and Adding Engine Oil.......................................................................................................... 23