Mercury 60 - 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
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................6
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 8
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................8
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 11
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 13
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 13
Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 15
55/60 SeaPro/Marathon Specifications............................................................ 16
60 Component Identification............................................................................. 17
55/60 SeaPro/Marathon Component Identification........................................... 18
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 19
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 20
Oil Recommendation........................................................................................ 21
Fuel and Oil Ratio............................................................................................. 21
Filling Oil Injection System................................................................................22
Filling Remote Oil Tank (If Equipped)............................................................... 22
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 23
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