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ERVICE
R
ESPONSIBILITIES
O
WNER
/O
PERATOR
R
ESPONSIBILITIES
It is the owner/operator's responsibility to perform the following:
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Perform all safety checks.
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Return the unit to an authorized Mercury Marine dealer for a
periodic checkup.
Proper maintenance and care of your power package will ensure
optimum performance and dependability, and will keep your overall
operating expenses at a minimum. See your authorized Mercury
Marine dealer for service aids.
D
EALER
R
ESPONSIBILITIES
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the customer include
predelivery inspection and preparation. These include:
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Completing a Warranty Registration Card and mailing it to the
factory immediately upon sale of the new product.
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Properly equipping the boat.
•
Making certain that the Mercury Marine power package and
other equipment are in proper operating condition prior to
delivery.
•
Making all necessary adjustments for maximum efficiency.
•
Familiarizing the customer with the onboard equipment.
•
Explaining and demonstrating the operation of the power
package and boat.
•
Providing you with a copy of a
Predelivery Inspection
Checklist
prior to delivery.
R
EPLACEMENT
S
ERVICE
P
ARTS
!
WARNING
Avoid fire or explosion hazard. Electrical, ignition, and fuel system
components on Mercury Marine products comply with federal and
international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion. Do not
use replacement electrical or fuel system components that do not
comply with these standards. When servicing the electrical and
fuel systems, properly install and tighten all components.
Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for
most of their life. They are also expected to operate in fresh and
saltwater environments. These conditions require numerous special
parts. Care should be exercised when replacing marine engine
parts, as specifications are quite different from those of the standard
automotive engine.
For example, one of the most important, and probably the least
suspected special replacement part, is the cylinder head gasket.
Since saltwater is highly corrosive, the steel‑type automotive head
gasket cannot be used. A marine engine head gasket uses special
materials to resist corrosive action.
Since marine engines must be capable of running at or near
maximum RPM much of the time, special valve springs, valve lifters,
pistons, bearings, camshafts and other heavy‑duty moving parts are
required for long life and peak performance.
These are but a few of the many special modifications that are
required in Mercury Marine engines to provide long life and
dependable performance.
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