Mercury 9.9 BigFoot, 9.9 ProKicker, 8/9.9 ProKicker User Manual

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Thank You

for your purchase of one of the finest outboards available.
You have made a sound investment in boating pleasure.
Your outboard has been manufactured by Mercury Marine, a
world leader in marine technology and outboard
manufacturing since 1939. These years of experience have
been committed to the goal of producing the finest quality
products. This led to Mercury Marine's reputation for strict
quality control, excellence, durability, lasting performance,
and being the best at providing after the sale support.

Please read this manual carefully before operating your
outboard. This manual has been prepared to assist you in
the operation, safe use, and care of your outboard.

All of us at Mercury Marine took pride in building your
outboard and wish you many years of happy and safe
boating.

Again, thank you for your confidence in Mercury Marine.

EPA Emissions Regulations

Outboards sold by Mercury Marine in the United States are
certified to the United States Environmental Protection
Agency as conforming to the requirements of the regulations
for the control of air pollution from new outboard motors.
This certification is contingent on certain adjustments being
set to factory standards. For this reason, the factory
procedure for servicing the product must be strictly followed
and, wherever practicable, returned to the original intent of
the design. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any marine engine repair establishment or
individual.

Engines are labeled with an Emission Control Information
decal as permanent evidence of EPA certification.

!

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

© 2012 Mercury Marine 8/9.9 and 9.9 BigFoot/ProKicker FourStroke 90-8M0071512 512

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Warranty Message

The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty
from Mercury Marine, the terms of the warranty are set forth in
the Warranty Information section of this manual. The warranty
statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not
covered, the duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty
coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages,
and other related information. Please review this important
information.

The description and specifications contained herein were in
effect at the time this manual was approved for printing. Mercury
Marine, whose policy is one of continued improvement, reserves
the right to discontinue models at any time, to change
specifications, designs, methods, or procedures without notice
and without incurring obligation.

Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A.
Litho in U.S.A.
© 2012, Mercury Marine
Mercury, Mercury Marine, MerCruiser, Mercury MerCruiser,

Mercury Racing, Mercury Precision Parts, Mercury Propellers,
Mariner, Quicksilver, #1 On The Water, Alpha, Bravo, Pro Max,
OptiMax, Sport‑Jet, K‑Planes, MerCathode, RideGuide,
SmartCraft, Zero Effort, M with Waves logo, Mercury with Waves
logo, and SmartCraft logo are all registered trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection logo is a
registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation.

Mercury Premier Service

Mercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and
assigns its highest rating of "Mercury Premier" to those
demonstrating an exceptional commitment to service.

Earning a Mercury Premier Service rating means a dealer:

• Achieves a high 12 month service CSI (Customer
Satisfaction Index) score for warranty service.

• Possesses all necessary service tools, test equipment,
manuals, and parts books.

• Employs at least one Certified or Master technician.

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• Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.

• Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when
appropriate.

• Uses, displays, and stocks adequate inventory of genuine
Mercury Precision Parts.

• Offers a clean, neat shop with well organized tools and
service literature.

Declaration of Conformity ‑ For Recreational Craft Propulsion
Engines with the Requirements of Directive 94/25/EC as
amended by 2003/44/EC

Name of engine manufacturer: Tohatsu Marine Corporation (TMC) Mercury
Marine Joint Venture

Address: Shimodaira 4495‑9

Town: Komagane‑City,

Nagano

Post Code: 399‑4101 Country: Japan

Name of Authorized Representative: Brunswick Marine in EMEA Inc.

Address: Parc Industriel de Petit‑Rechain

Town: Verviers Post Code: B‑2800 Country: Belgium

Name of Notified Body for exhaust emission assessment: Det Norske

Veritas AS

Address: Veritasveien 1

Town: Hovik

Post Code:

1322

Country:

Norway

ID Number: 0575

Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment: Det Norske

Veritas AS

Address: Veritasveien 1

Town: Hovik

Post Code:

1322

Country:

Norway

ID Number: 0575

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Conformity assessment
module used for exhaust
emissions:

☐ B+C ☐ B+D ☐ B+E ☐ B+F ☐ G ☒ H

Conformity assessment
module used for noise
emissions:

☐ A ☐ Aa ☐ G ☒ H

Other Community Directives applied: Safety of Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC

Description of Engines and Essential Requirements

Engine Type Fuel Type Combustion Cycle

☐ z or sterndrive without integral exhaust ☐ Diesel ☐ 2 stroke

☒ Outboard engine ☒ Petrol ☒ 4 stroke

Identification of Engines Covered by This Declaration of
Conformity

Name of engine model or engine
family

Starting serial
number

Module H certificate
number

8 hp, 9.9 hp 0R098000 RCD‑H‑2

9.9 hp BigFoot 0R285784 RCD‑H‑2

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Essential
requirements

Standards

Other

normative

document/

method

Technical

file

Please specify in
more detail
(* = mandatory
standard)

Annex 1.B—Exhaust Emissions

B.1 engine
identification

☐ ☐ ☒

B.2 exhaust
emission
requirements

☒* ☐ ☐

* EN ISO
8178‑1:1996

B.3 durability ☐ ☐ ☒

EN ISO
8178‑1:1996

B.4 owner's
manual

☒ ☐ ☐ ISO 8665: 1995

Annex 1.C—Noise Emissions

C.1 Noise
emission levels

☒* ☐ ☐ EN ISO 14509

C.2 Owner's
manual

☐ ☒ ☐ Owner's manual

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the
manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the engine manufacturer that the engines
mentioned preceding complies with all applicable essential requirements in
the way specified.

Name / function:

Mark D. Schwabero, President,
Mercury Outboard

Date and place of issue:

May 10, 2012
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty Registration.................................................................. 1

Transfer of Warranty.................................................................... 2

Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service

Coverage) Plan United States and Canada.................................2

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty....................................... 3

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty....................................... 7

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty..................................... 11

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion.............................. 15

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions.......................................... 18

U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty...................................... 20

Emission Control System Components..................................... 20

California Emissions Limited Warranty...................................... 21

California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California

Emission Control Warranty Statement.......................................25

Emission Certification Star Label............................................... 26

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General Information

Boater's Responsibilities............................................................ 28

Before Operating Your Outboard............................................... 28

Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................ 29

High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation................. 29

Outboard Remote Control Models ............................................ 30

Remote Steering Notice.............................................................30

Lanyard Stop Switch.................................................................. 31

Protecting People in the Water.................................................. 35

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats

................................................................................................... 36

Wave and Wake Jumping.......................................................... 37

Impact with Underwater Hazards...............................................38

Exhaust Emissions.................................................................... 40

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard.................................. 42

Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................... 42

Recording Serial Number ......................................................... 44

8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications ................................................ 44

Component Identification ‑ Standard Models.............................46

Component Identification ‑ BigFoot/ProKicker Models.............. 49

Transporting

Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when

Removed from Boat .................................................................. 51

Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks............................................. 52

Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt.................... 53

Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt............... 54

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Fuel and Oil

Fuel Recommendations............................................................. 55

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ................................. 57

EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements................. 57

Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement................................... 57

Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank.................... 58

Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................ 59

Engine Oil Recommendations................................................... 60

Checking Engine Oil.................................................................. 61

Features and Controls

Tiller Handle Features............................................................... 63

Remote Control Features.......................................................... 70

Warning System........................................................................ 71

Power Tilt (if equipped).............................................................. 71

Setting The Transom Angle Of Your Outboard .........................73

Adjusting Transom Angle...........................................................75

Shallow Water Operation........................................................... 75

Tilting Outboard......................................................................... 76

Trim Tab Adjustment................................................................. 77

Operation

Prestarting Check List................................................................79

Operating in Freezing Temperatures......................................... 79

Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water.................................. 80

Operating Outboard as an Auxiliary Engine.............................. 80

Pre‑Starting Instructions............................................................ 80

Engine Break‑in Procedure........................................................81

Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models................................ 82

Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models........................... 85

Starting a Hot Engine.................................................................87

Gear Shifting ............................................................................. 88

Stopping the Engine ................................................................. 89

Emergency Starting................................................................... 89

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Maintenance

Outboard Care........................................................................... 92

EPA Emission Regulations........................................................ 92

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule...................................... 93

Flushing the Cooling System..................................................... 95

Top Cowl Removal And Installation........................................... 98

Battery Inspection ..................................................................... 98

Exterior Care..............................................................................99

Fuel System............................................................................... 99

Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................... 100

Corrosion Control Anode ........................................................ 102

Propeller Replacement ........................................................... 102

Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models ............................. 104

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.................................105

Timing Belt Inspection............................................................. 106

Changing Engine Oil ............................................................... 107

Lubrication Points ................................................................... 108

Gearcase Lubrication...............................................................111

Checking Power Tilt Fluid........................................................ 114

Submerged Outboard.............................................................. 114

Storage

Storage Preparation.................................................................115

Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 116

Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 116

Gearcase................................................................................. 116

Positioning Outboard for Storage............................................ 117

Battery Storage........................................................................ 117

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Troubleshooting

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)

................................................................................................. 119

Engine Will Not Start................................................................119

Engine Runs Erratically........................................................... 120

Performance Loss....................................................................120

Battery Will Not Hold Charge................................................... 120

Owner Service Assistance

Local Repair Service................................................................122

Service Away from Home........................................................ 122

Parts and Accessories Inquiries.............................................. 122

Service Assistance.................................................................. 122

Mercury Marine Service Offices...............................................123

Engine Installation

Boat Horsepower Capacity...................................................... 125

Start in Gear Protection........................................................... 125

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard................................ 126

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ............................... 126

Installing Outboard...................................................................126

Remote Control Installation..................................................... 129

Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................... 130

Remote Wire Harness Connection.......................................... 132

Control Cable Installation.........................................................134

Battery Installation ‑ Electric Start Models............................... 139

Battery Connections................................................................ 139

Propeller Installation................................................................ 140

Maintenance Log

Maintenance Log..................................................................... 141

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Warranty Registration

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be
registered with Mercury Marine.

At the time of sale, the selling dealer should complete the
warranty registration and immediately submit it to Mercury
Marine via MercNET, e‑mail, or mail. Upon receipt of this
warranty registration, Mercury Marine will record the registration.

A copy of the warranty registration should be provided to you by
your selling dealer.

NOTE: Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine
and any dealer on marine products sold in the United States,
should a safety recall notification under the Federal Safety Act
be required.

You may change your address at any time, including at time of
warranty claim, by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter or
fax with your name, old address, new address, and engine serial
number to Mercury Marine’s warranty registration department.
Your dealer can also process this change of information.
Mercury Marine
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
W6250 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
Fax [phone]

OUTSIDE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

For products purchased outside the United States and Canada,
contact the distributor in your country, or the Marine Power
Service Center closest to you.

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Transfer of Warranty

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser,
but only for the remainder of the unused portion of the limited
warranty. This will not apply to products used for commercial
applications.

To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner, send or fax a
copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement, new owner’s
name, address, and engine serial number to Mercury Marine’s
warranty registration department. In the United States and
Canada, mail to:

Mercury Marine
Attn: Warranty Registration Department
W6250 W. Pioneer Road
P.O. Box 1939
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939
920-929-5054
Fax [phone]

Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will
record the new owner's information.

There is no charge for this service.

OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

For products purchased outside the United States and Canada,
contact the distributor in your country, or the Marine Power
Service Center closest to you.

Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended
Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada

The remaining coverage period of the Product Protection Plan is
transferable to the subsequent purchaser of the engine within
thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Contracts not transferred
within thirty (30) days of the subsequent purchase will no longer
be valid and the product will no longer be eligible for coverage
under the terms of the contract.

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To transfer the plan to the subsequent owner, contact Mercury
Product Protection or an authorized dealer to receive a Request
for Transfer form. Submit to Mercury Product Protection a
receipt/bill of sale, a completed Request of Transfer form, and a
check payable to Mercury Marine in the amount of $50.00 (per
engine) to cover the transfer fee.

Plan coverage is not transferable from one product to another
product or for non‑eligible applications.

The Certified Pre‑Owned engine plans are not transferable.
For help or assistance, contact Mercury Product Protection

Department at 1‑888‑427‑5373 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST,
Monday–Friday or email [e-mail].

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Outside the United States and Canada ‑ Check with your local
distributor.

WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants its new products
to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the
period described below.

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DURATION OF COVERAGE: This Limited Warranty provides
coverage for three (3) years from the date the product is first sold
to a recreational use retail purchaser, or the date on which the
product is first put into service, whichever occurs first.
Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage
of one (1) year from the date of first retail sale, or one (1) year
from the date on which the product was first put into service,
whichever occurs first. Commercial use is defined as any work or
employment related use of the product, or any use of the product
which generates income, for any part of the warranty period,
even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes.
The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service
under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty
beyond its original expiration date. Unexpired warranty coverage
can be transferred from one recreational use customer to a
subsequent recreational use customer upon proper reregistration
of the product. Unexpired warranty coverage cannot be
transferred either to or from a commercial use customer.
Warranty coverage may be terminated for used repossessed
product; or product purchased at auction, from a salvage yard, or
from an insurance company.

CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY COVERAGE: Warranty coverage is available only
to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by
Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which
the sale occurred, and then only after the Mercury Marine
specified predelivery inspection process is completed and
documented. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper
registration of the product by the authorized dealer. Inaccurate
warranty registration information regarding recreational use, or
subsequent change of use from recreational to commercial
(unless properly reregistered) may void the warranty at the sole
discretion of Mercury Marine. Routine maintenance outlined in
the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely
performed in order to maintain warranty coverage. Mercury
Marine reserves the right to make warranty coverage contingent
upon proof of proper maintenance.

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WHAT MERCURY WILL DO: Mercury's sole and exclusive
obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our option,
repairing a defective part, replacing such part or parts with new
or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts, or refunding
the purchase price of the Mercury product. Mercury reserves the
right to improve or modify products from time to time without
assuming an obligation to modify products previously
manufactured.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: The customer
must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair,
and reasonable access to the product for warranty service.
Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for
inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product.
If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written
notice must be given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the
inspection and any covered repair. Purchaser, in that case, shall
pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time. If the
service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser shall
pay for all related labor and material, and any other expenses
associated with that service. Purchaser shall not, unless
requested by Mercury, ship the product or parts of the product
directly to Mercury. Proof of registered ownership must be
presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested
in order to obtain coverage.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty does not cover
routine maintenance items, tune‑ups, adjustments, normal wear
and tear, damage caused by abuse, abnormal use, use of a
propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the engine to run in its
recommended wide‑open throttle RPM range (see the Operation
and Maintenance Manual), operation of the product in a manner
inconsistent with the recommended operation/duty cycle section
of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, neglect, accident,
submersion, improper installation (proper installation
specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation
instructions for the product), improper service, use of an
accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us, jet pump
impellers and liners, operation with fuels, oils, or lubricants which
are not suitable for use with the product (see the Operation and
Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, water
entering the engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust
system, or damage to the product from insufficient cooling water
caused by blockage of the cooling system by a foreign body,
running the engine out of water, mounting the engine too high on
the transom, or running the boat with the engine trimmed out too
far. Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity, or
operating with a racing type lower unit, at any point, even by a
prior owner of the product, voids the warranty.

Expenses related to haul‑out, launch, towing, storage, telephone,
rental, inconvenience, slip fees, insurance coverage, loan
payments, loss of time, loss of income, or any other type of
incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this
warranty. Also, expenses associated with the removal and/or
replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design
for access to the product are not covered by this warranty.

No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized
dealers, has been given authority by Mercury Marine to make
any affirmation, representation, or warranty regarding the
product, other than those contained in this limited warranty, and
if made, shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine.

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For additional information regarding events and circumstances
covered by this warranty, and those that are not, see the
Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, incorporated by reference into this warranty.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE
EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME
STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS,
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,
THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty

EUROPE AND CONFEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT
STATES

Outside Europe and Confederation of Independent States ‑
check with local distributor.

WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants its new products
to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the
period described below.

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DURATION OF COVERAGE: This Limited Warranty provides
coverage for two (2) years from the date the product is first sold
to a recreational use retail purchaser, or the date on which the
product is first put into service, whichever occurs first.
Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage
of one (1) year from the date of first retail sale, or one (1) year
from the date in which the product was first put into service,
whichever occurs first. Commercial use is defined as any work or
employment related use of the product, or any use of the product
which generates income, for any part of the warranty period,
even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes.
The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service
under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty
beyond its original expiration date. Unexpired warranty coverage
can be transferred from one recreational use customer to a
subsequent recreational use customer upon proper reregistration
of the product. Unexpired warranty coverage cannot be
transferred either to or from a commercial use customer.
Warranty coverage may be terminated for used or repossessed
product; or product purchased at auction, from a salvage yard, or
from an insurance company.

CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY COVERAGE: Warranty coverage is available only

to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by
Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which
the sale occurred, and then only after the Mercury Marine
specified predelivery inspection process is completed and
documented. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper
registration of the product by the authorized dealer. Routine
maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual
must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty
coverage. Mercury Marine reserves the right to make future
warranty coverage contingent on proof of proper maintenance.

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WHAT MERCURY WILL DO: Mercury’s sole and exclusive
obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our option,
repairing a defective part, replacing such part or parts with new
or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts, or refunding
the purchase price of the Mercury product. Mercury reserves the
right to improve or modify products from time to time without
assuming an obligation to modify products previously
manufactured.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: The customer
must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair,
and reasonable access to the product for warranty service.
Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for
inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product.
If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written
notice must be given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the
inspection and any covered repair. Purchaser in that case shall
pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time. If the
service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser shall
pay for all related labor and material, and any other expenses
associated with that service. Purchaser shall not, unless
requested by Mercury, ship the product or parts of the product
directly to Mercury. Proof of registered ownership must be
presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested
in order to obtain coverage.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty does not cover
routine maintenance items, tune‑ups, adjustments, normal wear
and tear, damage caused by abuse, abnormal use, use of a
propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the engine to run in its
recommended wide‑open throttle RPM range (see the Operation
and Maintenance Manual), operation of the product in a manner
inconsistent with the recommended operation/duty cycle section
of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, neglect, accident,
submersion, improper installation (proper installation
specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation
instructions for the product), improper service, use of an
accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us, jet pump
impellers and liners, operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which
are not suitable for use with the product (see the Operation and
Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, or water
entering the engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust
system, or damage to the product from insufficient cooling water
caused by blockage of the cooling system by a foreign body,
running the engine out of water, mounting the engine too high on
the transom, or running the boat with the engine trimmed out too
far. Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity, or
operating with a racing type lower unit, at any point, even by a
prior owner of the product, voids the warranty.

Expenses related to haul out, launch, towing, storage, telephone,
rental, inconvenience, slip fees, insurance coverage, loan
payments, loss of time, loss of income, or any other type of
incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this
warranty. Also, expenses associated with the removal and/or
replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design
for access to the product are not covered by this warranty.

No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized
dealers, has been given authority by Mercury Marine to make
any affirmation, representation or warranty regarding the
product, other than those contained in this limited warranty, and
if made, shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine.

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For additional information regarding events and circumstances
covered by this warranty, and those that are not, see the
Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, incorporated by reference into this warranty.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE
EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME
STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS,
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,
THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty

MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA

WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants its new
Outboard and Jet Products to be free of defects in material and
workmanship during the period described below.

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DURATION OF COVERAGE: This Limited Warranty provides
coverage for one (1) year from the date the product is first sold to
a recreational use retail purchaser, or the date on which the
product is first put into service, whichever occurs first.
Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage
of one (1) years from the date of first retail sale, or one (1) year
from the date on which the product was first put into service,
whichever occurs first. Commercial use is defined as any work or
employment related use of the product, or any use of the product
which generates income, for any part of the warranty period,
even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes.
The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service
under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty
beyond its original expiration date. Unexpired warranty coverage
can be transferred from one recreational use customer to a
subsequent recreational use customer upon proper reregistration
of the product. Unexpired warranty coverage cannot be
transferred either to or from a commercial use customer.

CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY COVERAGE: Warranty coverage is available only

to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by
Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which
the sale occurred, and then only after the Mercury Marine
specified predelivery inspection process is completed and
documented. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper
registration of the product by the authorized dealer. Routine
maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual
must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty
coverage. Mercury Marine reserves the right to make warranty
coverage contingent on proof of proper maintenance.

WHAT MERCURY WILL DO: Mercury’s sole and exclusive
obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our option,
repairing a defective part, replacing such part or parts with new
or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts, or refunding
the purchase price of the Mercury product. Mercury reserves the
right to improve or modify products from time to time without
assuming an obligation to modify products previously
manufactured.

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HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: The customer
must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair,
and reasonable access to the product for warranty service.
Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for
inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product.
If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written
notice must be given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the
inspection and any covered repair. Purchaser in that case shall
pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time. If the
service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser shall
pay for all related labor and material, and any other expenses
associated with that service. Purchaser shall not, unless
requested by Mercury, ship the product or parts of the product
directly to Mercury. Proof of registered ownership must be
presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested
in order to obtain coverage.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty does not cover
routine maintenance items, tune‑ups, adjustments, normal wear
and tear, damage caused by abuse, abnormal use, use of a
propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the engine to run in its
recommended wide‑open throttle RPM range (see the Operation
and Maintenance Manual), operation of the product in a manner
inconsistent with the recommended operation/duty cycle section
of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, neglect, accident,
submersion, improper installation (proper installation
specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation
instructions for the product), improper service, use of an
accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us, jet pump
impellers and liners, operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which
are not suitable for use with the product (see the Operation and
Maintenance Manual), alteration or removal of parts, or water
entering the engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust
system, or damage to the product from insufficient cooling water
caused by blockage of the cooling system by foreign body,
running the engine out of water, mounting the engine too high on
the transom, or running the boat with the engine trimmed out too
far.

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Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity, or
operating with a racing type lower unit, at any point, even by a
prior owner of the product, voids the warranty.

Expenses related to haul out, launch, towing, storage, telephone,
rental, inconvenience, slip fees, insurance coverage, loan
payments, loss of time, loss of income, or any other type of
incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this
warranty. Also, expenses associated with the removal and/or
replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design
for access to the product are not covered by this warranty.

No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized
dealers, has been given authority by Mercury Marine to make
any affirmation, representation or warranty regarding the
product, other than those contained in this limited warranty, and
if made, shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine.

For additional information regarding events and circumstances
covered by this warranty, and those that are not, see the
Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, incorporated by reference into this warranty.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE
EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME
STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS,
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,
THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

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3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

WHAT IS COVERED: Mercury Marine warrants that each new
Mercury, Mariner, Mercury Racing, Sport Jet, M2 Jet Drive,

Tracker by Mercury Marine Outboard, Mercury MerCruiser
Inboard or Sterndrive Engine (Product) will not be rendered
inoperative as a direct result of corrosion for the period of time
described below.

DURATION OF COVERAGE: This limited corrosion warranty
provides coverage for three (3) years from either the date the
product is first sold, or the date on which the product is first put
into service, whichever occurs first. The repair or replacement of
parts, or the performance of service under this warranty, does
not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration
date. Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to
subsequent (noncommercial use) purchaser upon proper
reregistration of the product.

CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY COVERAGE: Warranty coverage is available only
to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by
Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which
the sale occurred, and then only after the Mercury Marine
specified predelivery inspection process is completed and
documented. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper
registration of the product by the authorized dealer. Corrosion
prevention devices specified in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual must be in use on the boat, and routine maintenance
outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be
timely performed (including, without limitation, the replacement of
sacrificial anodes, use of specified lubricants, and touch‑up of
nicks and scratches) in order to maintain warranty coverage.
Mercury Marine reserves the right to make warranty coverage
contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.

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WHAT MERCURY WILL DO: Mercury's sole and exclusive
obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our option,
repairing a corroded part, replacing such part or parts with new
or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts, or refunding
the purchase price of the Mercury product. Mercury reserves the
right to improve or modify products from time to time without
assuming an obligation to modify products previously
manufactured.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: The customer
must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair,
and reasonable access to the product for warranty service.
Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for
inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product.
If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written
notice must be given to Mercury. We will then arrange for the
inspection and any covered repair. Purchaser, in that case, shall
pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel time. If the
service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser shall
pay for all related labor and material, and any other expenses
associated with that service. Purchaser shall not, unless
requested by Mercury, ship the product or parts of the product
directly to Mercury. Proof of registered ownership must be
presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested
in order to obtain coverage.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty does not cover
electrical system corrosion; corrosion resulting from damage,
corrosion which causes purely cosmetic damage, abuse, or
improper service; corrosion to accessories, instruments, steering
systems; corrosion to factory installed jet drive unit; damage due
to marine growth; product sold with less than a one year limited
Product warranty; replacement parts (parts purchased by
customer); products used in a commercial application.
Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related
use of the product, or any use of the product which generates
income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is
only occasionally used for such purposes.

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Corrosion damage caused by stray electrical currents (onshore
power connections, nearby boats, submerged metal) is not
covered by this corrosion warranty and should be protected
against by the use of a corrosion protection system, such as the
Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver MerCathode system
and/or Galvanic Isolator. Corrosion damage caused by improper
application of copper base antifouling paints is also not covered
by this limited warranty. If antifouling protection is required,
Tri‑Butyl‑Tin‑Adipate (TBTA) base antifouling paints are
recommended on Outboard and MerCruiser boating applications.
In areas where TBTA base paints are prohibited by law, copper
base paints can be used on the hull and transom. Do not apply
paint to the outboard or MerCruiser product. In addition, care
must be taken to avoid an electrical interconnection between the
warranted product and the paint. For MerCruiser product, an
unpainted gap of at least 38 mm (1.5 in.) should be left around
the transom assembly. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual for additional details.

For additional information regarding events and circumstances
covered by this warranty, and those that are not, see the
Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, incorporated by reference into this warranty.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS:

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE
EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME
STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS,
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,
THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

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Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

The purpose of this section is to help eliminate some of the more
common misunderstandings regarding warranty coverage. The
following information explains some of the types of services that
are not covered by warranty. The provisions set forth following
have been incorporated by reference into the Three Year Limited
Warranty Against Corrosion Failure, the International Limited
Outboard Warranty, and the United States and Canada Limited
Outboard Warranty.

Keep in mind that warranty covers repairs that are needed within
the warranty period because of defects in material and
workmanship. Installation errors, accidents, normal wear, and a
variety of other causes that affect the product are not covered.

Warranty is limited to defects in material or workmanship, but
only when the consumer sale is made in the country to which
distribution is authorized by us.

Should you have any questions concerning warranty coverage,
contact your authorized dealer. They will be pleased to answer
any questions that you may have.

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY

1. Minor adjustments and tune‑ups, including checking,
cleaning, or adjusting spark plugs, ignition components,
carburetor settings, filters, belts, controls, and checking
lubrication made in connection with normal services.

2. Factory installed jet drive units ‑ Specific parts excluded
from the warranty are: the jet drive impeller and jet drive
liner damaged by impact or wear, and water damaged
driveshaft bearings as a result of improper maintenance.

3. Damage caused by neglect, lack of maintenance, accident,
abnormal operation, or improper installation or service.

4. Haul‑out, launch, towing charges, removal and/or
replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat
design for necessary access to the product, all related
transportation charges and/or travel time, etc. Reasonable
access must be provided to the product for warranty service.
Customer must deliver product to an authorized dealer.