Table Of Contents - Mercury 92‑813054A2 Manual

Warranty Information................................................................. 2
Warranty Registration United States and Canada.............. 2
Warranty Registration-Outside the United States and
Canada............................................................................... 2
Warranty Policy-Diesel Models................................................. 2
High-Output Recreational Use Worldwide Limited
Warranty............................................................................. 2
What is Covered............................................................. 2
Duration of Coverage..................................................... 2
High-Output Rating......................................................... 3
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage........................................................................ 3
What Mercury Marine Will Do......................................... 3
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................... 8
Serial Number Decal........................................................... 8
Engine Data Label.............................................................. 8
Data Label Location............................................................ 9
Technodrive Transmissions................................................ 9
Features and Controls............................................................. 10
Audio Warning System..................................................... 10
Digital Throttle and Shift................................................... 10
Instrumentation................................................................. 10
VesselView................................................................... 10
SmartCraft Speedometer and Tachometer Digital
Gauges......................................................................... 11
Safe Boating Suggestions........................................................ 20
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................... 21
Good Ventilation........................................................... 21
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 21
Important Operation Information.............................................. 21
Launching......................................................................... 21
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements...................................... 21
High-Output Rating........................................................... 22
Basic Boat Operation............................................................... 22
Operation Chart................................................................ 22
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation....... 22
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................... 23
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................... 23
Before Starting the Engine................................................ 23
Important Information - SmartStart................................... 24
Starting a Cold Engine...................................................... 24
Engine Warm Up.............................................................. 24
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................... 24
Shifting.............................................................................. 25
Engine Shut Down (Stopping).......................................... 25
Protecting People in the Water................................................ 25
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - Warranty
Section 3 - On the Water
High-Speed and High-Performance......................................... 26
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats............. 26
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................ 26
Impact With Underwater Hazards............................................ 27
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................ 27
Getting Started......................................................................... 28
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage................................. 3
Termination of Coverage................................................ 3
What Is Not Covered...................................................... 3
3-Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion-Diesel Models
(Recreational Use Only)..................................................... 4
What Is Covered............................................................. 4
Duration of Coverage..................................................... 4
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage........................................................................ 4
What Mercury Will Do..................................................... 4
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage................................. 5
What Is Not Covered...................................................... 5
Transfer of Warranty........................................................... 5
System Link Digital Gauges......................................... 11
System Tachometer or Speedometer............................... 12
Switches........................................................................... 12
Emergency Stop Switch.................................................... 13
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................... 14
Remote Controls............................................................... 15
Panel Mount Features.................................................. 15
Console Mount Features.............................................. 15
Engine Electrical System Overload Protection................. 16
Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection......... 17
While Boat is in Operation.................................................. 25
While the Boat is Stationary............................................... 25
Boats Having An Open Front Deck.................................... 26
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
........................................................................................... 26
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................. 27
Bottom of Boat.................................................................. 28
Elevation and Climate....................................................... 28
Propeller Selection............................................................ 28
Initial Break-In Procedure................................................. 28
Engine Break-In................................................................ 29
20-Hour Break-In Period............................................... 29
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period................................ 29
End of First Season Checkup........................................... 29
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