Mercury Marine Sport 899183001 User Manual
All of us at Mercury Marine want to thank you for choosing a
Mercury Marine Inflatable boat. You have made a sound
investment in boating pleasure. We firmly believe it will bring
you many years of boating fun and excitement.
This Owners Manual contains all the safety and operating
information you need to get the most out of your Inflatable
boat. It also contains information on how to provide care and
maintenance to help protect your investment. Store this
manual for future reference.
The operator, passengers and craft are governed by local,
national, and when applicable, international rules and
regulations of the waterways. If you are not familiar with these
rules and regulations, your local Department of Natural
Resources can assist you. Safety courses are available from
national and local organizations and are highly recommended
for anyone who is not familiar with the rules and regulations
on operating a boat.
Please read and understand this manual carefully before
operating your inflatable boat.
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.
© 2006 Mercury Marine Sport 240, 270, 310, 340 90-899183001 806
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Record your Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine model/
serial number. The HIN is located on the back of the boat on the
starboard side. The engine model/serial number is located on the
swivel bracket. You will need this information to obtain parts,
warranty service or provide information if your inflatable boat is
stolen.
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Address
Phone
HIN
Engine Serial Number
Engine Model Number
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A.
Litho in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Transfer of Warranty....................................................................1
Warranty Registration United States and Canada.......................1
Mercury Inflatable Boat Limited Warranty United States and
Canada........................................................................................2
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities..............................................................6
Before Operating Your Boat .......................................................6
Lanyard Stop Switch....................................................................7
Protecting People In The Water...................................................9
Wave And Wake Jumping.........................................................10
Impact With Underwater Hazards..............................................11
Exhaust Emissions....................................................................12
Safe Boating Suggestions.........................................................14
Specifications.............................................................................15
Manufacturer's Plate..................................................................17
BOAT COMPONENTS
Components Location................................................................19
TRANSPORTING
Trailering Boat...........................................................................21
OPERATION
Floorboard Installation...............................................................22
Inflating......................................................................................26
Outboard Power.........................................................................28
Pre-Operating Check List..........................................................28
Drain Valve Operation...............................................................30
Loading......................................................................................30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Towing.......................................................................................31
Air Chamber Deflates Accidently...............................................31
Beaching....................................................................................31
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Procedure...................................................................32
Deflating.....................................................................................32
Folding Instructions....................................................................33
REPAIRS
Air Chamber Repair - PVC Fabric.............................................35
STORAGE
Storage Preparation...................................................................37
OWNERS SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Service Assistance....................................................................38
Parts And Accessories Inquiries................................................38
Service Away From Home.........................................................38
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Transfer of Warranty
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 hull identification number (HIN) 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 920-929-5893
Upon processing the transfer of warranty, Mercury Marine will send
registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail.
There is no charge for this service.
For products purchased outside the United States and Canada,
contact the distributor in your country, or the Marine Power Service
Center closest to you.
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
Outside United States and Canada ‑ Check with your local
distributor.
1. 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 hull
identification number (HIN) to Mercury Marine’s warranty
registration department. Your dealer can also process this
change of information.
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WARRANTY 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 920-929-5893
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.
2. To be eligible for warranty coverage, the product must be
registered with Mercury Marine. At the time of sale, the 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.
3. Upon processing the warranty registration, Mercury Marine
will send registration verification by mail to the purchaser of
the product. If this registration verification is not received
within 30 days, please contact your selling dealer immediately.
Warranty coverage is not effective until your product is
registered with Mercury Marine.
Mercury Inflatable Boat Limited Warranty United States and Canada
Outside United States and Canada ‑ Check with your local
distributor.
WHAT IS COVERED
Mercury Marine Inflatable Boats are warranted to be free of defects
in material and workmanship during the period described following.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
DURATION OF COVERAGE
The fiberglass hull, air deck® floor, all hull attachments and
accessories, but not limited to, floorboards. seats, rope holders,
oar locks, oars, rope, air pump, lifting handles, d‑rings, oar holders,
valves, seat webbings, and transom integrity are covered by this
Limited Warranty for one (1) year from the date the product is first
sold, or the date on which the product is first put into service,
whichever occurs first. All the air holding fabrics are warranted
against defects in material or workmanship that cause blistering
and delaminating for five (5) years for Duratex (PVC) fabrics and
ten (10) years for Hypalon fabrics. The repair, 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 a subsequent
purchaser upon proper registration 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. 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 performed in a
timely manner in order to maintain warranty coverage. If the retail
customer performs this maintenance, Mercury Marine reserves the
right to make future warranty coverage contingent on proof of
proper maintenance.
WHAT MERCURY WILL DO
Mercury’s sole 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’s
sole and exclusive obligation under the limited warranty against
fabric delimitation is the replacement of the boat skin (only the boat
skin). Mercury reserves the right to improve or modify products
previously manufactured.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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,
adjustments, normal wear and tear, puncture, discoloration,
oxidation, abrasion or damage caused by abuse, abnormal use,
neglect, accident, improper service, use of an accessory or part
not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine, or alteration or
removal of parts. Use of the product for racing or other competitive
activity, at any point, even by a prior owner of the product, voids
the warranty. The engine, engine accessories, controls, props,
batteries or other accessories, carry their own individual
warranties.
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.
No individual or entity, including Mercury Marine authorized
dealers, has been given the 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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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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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GENERAL INFORMATION
Boater's Responsibilities
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe
operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and general
public. It is strongly recommended that each operator (driver) read
and understand this entire manual before operating the boat.
Be sure at least one additional person on board is instructed in the
basics of starting and operating the outboard and boat handling in
case the driver is unable to operate the boat.
Before Operating Your Boat
Read and understand this manual carefully. Learn how to operate
your boat properly. If you have any questions, contact your dealer.
Safety and operating information that is practiced, along with using
good common sense, can help prevent personal injury and product
damage.
This manual uses the following safety alerts to draw your attention
to special safety instructions that should be followed.
WARNING
!
WARNING—indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
!
DANGER—indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION—indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or property
damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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a
b
Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when
the operator moves far enough away from the operator's position
(as in accidental ejection from the operator's position) to activate
the switch. Tiller handle outboards and some remote control units
are equipped with a lanyard stop switch. A lanyard stop switch can
be installed as an accessory ‑ generally on the dashboard or side
adjacent to the operator's position.
The lanyard is a cord usually between
122 and 152 cm (4 and 5 feet) in length when stretched out, with
an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a
snap on the other end for attaching to the operator. The lanyard is
coiled to make its at‑rest condition as short as possible to minimize
the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects. Its
stretched‑out length is made to minimize the likelihood of
accidental activation should the operator choose to move around
in an area close to the normal operator's position. If it is desired to
have a shorter lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the operator's
wrist or leg, or tie a knot in the lanyard.
a - Lanyard cord b - Lanyard stop switch
Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Safety Information: The purpose of a lanyard stop switch
is to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough away
from the operator's position to activate the switch. This would occur
if the operator accidentally falls overboard or moves within the boat
a sufficient distance from the operator's position. Falling overboard
and accidental ejections are more likely to occur in certain types
of boats such as low sided inflatables, bass boats, high
performance boats, and light, sensitive handling fishing boats
operated by a hand tiller. Falling overboard and accidental
ejections are also likely to occur as a result of poor operating
practices such as sitting on the back of the seat or gunwale at
planing speeds, standing at planing speeds, sitting on elevated
fishing boat decks, operating at planing speeds in shallow or
obstacle infested waters, releasing your grip on a steering wheel
or tiller handle that is pulling in one direction, drinking alcohol or
consuming drugs, or daring high speed boat maneuvers.
While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine
immediately, a boat will continue to coast for some distance
depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down.
However, the boat will not complete a full circle. While the boat is
coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's path as
seriously as the boat would when under power.
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on
proper starting and operating procedures should they be required
to operate the engine in an emergency (e.g. if the operator is
accidentally ejected).
WARNING
!
Should the operator fall out of the boat, the possibility of serious
injury or death from being run over by the boat can be greatly
reduced by stopping the engine immediately. Always properly
connect both ends of the stop switch lanyard to the stop switch
and the operator.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
21604
WARNING
!
Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting
from accidental or unintended stop switch activation. The boat
operator should never leave the operator's station without first
disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator.
Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal
operation is also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of the
following potentially hazardous situations:
• Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss
of forward motion ‑ a particular concern for passengers in the
front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and
possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller.
• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong
current or high winds.
• Loss of control when docking.
Protecting People In The Water
WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to
take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction, even
at slow speed.
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are
boating in an area where there might be people in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear shift
is in neutral position, there is sufficient force by the water on the
propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller
rotation can cause serious injury.
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