Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual page 12

Warranty
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 pre–delivery 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.
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.
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
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 which damages the Mercury
Product and was 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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