3-Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion - MerCruiser 496 MAG Owner's Manual

What Is Not Covered
This limited warranty does not cover the following:
• Routine maintenance items
• 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,
Maintenance & Warranty manual)
• Operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation and duty cycle section of the Operation,
Maintenance & Warranty 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 that was not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine and that damages the Mercury product
• Jet pump impellers and liners
• Operation with fuels, oils, or lubricants that are not suitable for use with the product (see the Operation, Maintenance & Warranty
manual)
• Alteration or removal of parts
• 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
• Operating the boat with the engine over trimmed
Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity, or operating with a racing‑type lower unit at any point, even by a previous
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 or replacement of boat partitions or other material in
order to gain 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. If such affirmation, representation, or warranty is made, it shall not be enforceable
against Mercury Marine.
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.
3‑Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST CORROSION

What Is Covered
Mercury Marine warrants that each new Mercury, Mariner, Mercury Racing, Sport Jet, M
by Mercury Marine Outboard, MerCruiser Inboard or Sterndrive engine (Product) will not be rendered
inoperative as a direct result of corrosion for the period of time described below.
Duration of Coverage
90-899883274 MARCH 2008
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