Before Operating Your Outboard; Recording Serial Number - Mercury Jet 20 Manual

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Before Operating Your Outboard

Read this manual carefully. Learn the difference in handling characteristics between
a jet drive boat and a propeller driven boat including:
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Steering at low speeds - unlike propeller driven boats, the jet drive boat tends to
lose steering control as less water is drawn in and expelled. Increase speed
slightly to regain steering.
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Maneuverability - the jet drive is highly maneuverable at higher speeds, more so,
than propeller driven boats. Use caution when turning to prevent spin-outs.
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In neutral - the impeller continues to rotate. Although the approximate balancing
of forward and reverse thrust will minimize boat movement, the boat may tend
to creep slowly forward or backward. This is normal for a direct-drive jet-driven
boat. The operator should be aware of this and use caution whenever the engine
is running.
If you have any questions, contact your dealer.
Safety and operating information that is practiced along with using good common
sense can help prevent personal injury and product damage.
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Recording Serial Number

It is important to record this number for future reference. The serial number is located
on the outboard as shown.
a - Serial Number
b - Model Year
c - Model Designation
d - Year Manufactured
e - Certified Europe Insignia (as Applicable)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
a
OTXXXXXX
20XX
XXXX
e
XX
22
b
c
d