Servicing High Horsepower Engines; Service Responsibilities - Mercury HP700 SCi Manual

Servicing High Horsepower Engines

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.

Service Responsibilities

OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the owner/operator's responsibility to perform the following:
• Perform all safety checks.
• Make sure lubrication and maintenance instructions are
complied with for safe operation.
• Return the unit to an authorized Mercury Marine dealer for a
periodic checkup.
• Perform normal maintenance service using authorized
replacement parts.
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.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the customer include
pre‑delivery inspection and preparation. These include:
• Completing a Warranty Registration Card provided with the
product and mailing it to the factory or by using the electronic
registration system provided by Mercury Marine for the selling
dealer.
• 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 on‑board equipment.
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