Mercury Marathon 40 HP - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
Mercury Marine Two Years Limited Warranty (Europe)......................................................................................... 2
Mercury Marine One Year Limited Warranty (Confederation of Independent States, Middle-East, Africa)............ 3
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion........................................................................................................... 5
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............................................................................11
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................................................................................................................... 12
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..................................................................................................................................... 16
40 Sea Pro/Marathon - 30/40 HP Specifications..................................................................................................17
Component Identification......................................................................................................................................18
40 SeaPro/Marathon Component Identification....................................................................................................19
INSTALLATION
Installing Outboard...............................................................................................................................................20
Propeller Selection...............................................................................................................................................21
TRANSPORTING
Trailering Boat/Outboard ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks........................................................................................................................ 22
FUEL & OIL
Gasoline Recommendations................................................................................................................................24
Oil Recommendation............................................................................................................................................24
Fuel and Oil Ratio.................................................................................................................................................24
Mixing Fuel and Oil...............................................................................................................................................25
Filling Oil Injection System...................................................................................................................................25