How To Obtain Warranty Coverage; What Mercury Will Do; What Is Not Covered; Disclaimers And Limitations - MerCruiser 4.3 TKS User Manual

Section 1 - Warranty
This limited warranty provides coverage for the components of the emissions control systems. Specific emission control related
parts on new inboard or sterndrive engines are warranted for 3 years or 480 hours, whichever first occurs, from either the date
the product is first sold, or first put into service, whichever occurs first. Emission related normal maintenance items such as
spark plugs and filters, that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their first required replacement interval only.
Refer to Emission Control System Components and Maintenance Schedule. The repair or replacement of parts, or the
performance of service under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date.
Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to a subsequent purchaser. Refer to Transfer of Warranty.

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, please notify Mercury Marine and Mercury 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.

What Mercury Will Do

Mercury Marine's sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our expense and at our option, repairing or
replacing defective parts with new or Mercury Marine certified re‑manufactured 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.

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
wide‑open‑throttle RPM range (see Specifications), operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended
operation procedures, neglect, accident, submersion, improper installation (proper installation specifications and techniques are
set forth in the installation instructions for the product), improper service, jet pump impellers and liners, operation with fuels, oils
or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product (see Specifications), alteration or removal of parts.
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.
Non‑warranty maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any marine
engine repair establishment or individual. The use of non‑Mercury parts for non‑warranty maintenance or repairs will not be
grounds for disallowing other warranty work. The use of add‑on (as defined at section 1900 (b)(1) and (b)(10) of Title 13 of the
California Code of Regulations) or modified parts not exempted by the California Air Resources Board may be grounds for
disallowing a warranty claim, at the discretion of Mercury Marine. Failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a
non‑exempted add‑on or modified part will not be covered.

Disclaimers and Limitations

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT
ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. AS A RESULT, THEY MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, refer to Owner Service Assistance for contact
information.

California Emission Control Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

NOTE: Mercury Marine does not establish model years for the Mercury MerCruiser product line. In order to comply with CARB
warranty regulations, and for that limited purpose only, model year shall have the same meaning as calendar year. As an
example, 2003 model year products refers to products manufactured during calendar year 2003.
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