Mercury 40 4-Stroke Manual page 13

WARRANTY INFORMATION
12. Lower unit and/or propeller damage caused by striking a submerged object is considered a marine
hazard.
13. Water entering engine through the fuel intake, air intake or exhaust system or submersion.
14. Failure of any parts caused by lack of cooling water, which results from starting motor out of water,
foreign material blocking inlet holes, motor being mounted too high or trimmed too far out.
15. Use of fuels and lubricants which are not suitable for use with or on the product. Refer to the
Maintenance section.
16. Our limited warranty does not apply to any damage to our products caused by the installation or
use of parts and accessories which are not manufactured or sold by us. Failures which are not
related to the use of those parts or accessories are covered under warranty if they otherwise meet
the terms of the limited warranty for that product.
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