Mercury Alpha User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Warranty Information 6
Owner Warranty Registration 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Owner Registration 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure 12. . . . . .
Transferable Warranty 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mercury Product Protection Plan 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read This Manual Thoroughly 18
General Information 21
Lanyard Stop Switch 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Emissions 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave And Wake Jumping 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact With Underwater Hazards 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating With Low Water Inlets In Shallow Water 28. . . . . .
Drive Unit Impact Protection 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Boating Suggestions 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting People In The Water 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation 35. . . . .
Conditions Affecting Operation 36
Important Information 42
Operation And Maintenance 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing Temperature Operation 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Information (Europe Only) 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attention Required After Submersion 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailering Boat 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching And Boat Operation Care 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stolen Power Package 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement Service Parts 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosing EFI Problems (If Equipped) 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-Hour Break-In Period 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Break-In Period 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of First Season Checkup 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mercury Alpha Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Alpha
Category	Engine
Language	English