Mercury 50

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty Information
Warranty Registration..................................................................1
Transfer of Warranty....................................................................1
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service
Coverage) Plan United States and Canada.................................2
Outboard Limited Warranty..........................................................3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion................................6
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions............................................9
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities............................................................12
Before Operating Your Outboard...............................................12
Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................13
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation................. 13
Outboard Remote Control Models ............................................13
Remote Steering Notice.............................................................14
Lanyard Stop Switch..................................................................15
Protecting People in the Water..................................................17
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats..18
Wave and Wake Jumping..........................................................19
Impact with Underwater Hazards...............................................20
Safety Instructions for Hand‑Tilled Outboards...........................21
Exhaust Emissions.................................................................... 22
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard..................................24
Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................... 24
Recording Serial Number.......................................................... 26
40/50 Specifications...................................................................26
Component Identification...........................................................28
INSTALLATION
Installing Outboard.....................................................................29
Propeller Selection.....................................................................31