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If you are one of those persons who likes to do‑it‑yourself, here are
some suggestions for you.
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Present‑day marine equipment, such as your Mercury Marine
power package, are highly technical pieces of machinery.
Electronic ignition and special fuel delivery systems provide
greater fuel economies, but increased complexity for the
untrained mechanic.
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Do not attempt any repairs that are not covered in this manual
unless you are aware of the precautions and procedures
required. Your safety is our concern.
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If you attempt to service the product yourself, we suggest you
order the service manual for that model. This manual outlines
the correct procedures to follow. It is written for the trained
mechanic, so there may be procedures you don't understand.
Do not attempt repairs if you do not understand the
procedures.
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Special tools and equipment may be required to perform
some repairs. Do not attempt these repairs unless you have
these special tools and/or equipment. You can cause damage
to the product in excess of the cost a dealer would charge you
for the repair.
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If you partially disassemble an engine or drive assembly and
are unable to repair it, the dealer's mechanic must reassemble
the components and test to determine the problem. This will
cost you more than taking it to the dealer immediately upon
having a problem. It may be a very simple adjustment to
correct the problem.
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Do not telephone the dealer, service office, or the factory and
attempt to diagnose a problem or request the repair
procedure. It is difficult for them to diagnose a problem over
the telephone.
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Your authorized Mercury Marine dealer is there to service
your power package. They have qualified factory‑trained
mechanics.
Mercury Marine recommends that you have the dealer do periodic
maintenance checks on your power package. Have them winterize it
in the fall and service it before the boating season. This will reduce
the possibility of any problems occurring during your boating season
when you want trouble‑free boating pleasure.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Maintenance Charts (on following pages) for
complete listing of all scheduled maintenance to be performed.
Some listings can be done by the owner/operator, while others
should be performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer.
Before attempting maintenance or repair procedures not covered in
this manual, Mercury Marine recommends purchasing a Mercury
Marine service manual.
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All high‑performance engines require frequent maintenance and
inspection schedules due to the extreme duty cycles and related
stress these products endure. Failure to follow the detailed
maintenance and service schedule as written and supplied by
Mercury Marine could lead to catastrophic engine failure and
increased owner expense.
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