California Emission Control Warranty Rights And Obligations - Mercury 540 Bravo Manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION

California Emission Control Warranty Rights and Obligations

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 2013‑2014 model year sterndrive engine. In
California, new sterndrive engines must be designed, built and equipped to
meet the State's stringent antismog standards. Mercury Racing must warrant
the emission control system on your sterndrive engine for the periods of time
listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your sterndrive engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel
injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may
be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission‑related assemblies. Where a
warrantable condition exists, Mercury Marine will repair your sterndrive engine
at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE
Select electronic emission‑related control parts from model year 2009 and later
sterndrive engines are warranted for three years or 480 hours, whichever first
occurs. Select mechanical emission‑related components are warranted for one
year or 150 hours of operation, whichever first occurs for engines greater than
500 horsepower and less than or equal to 650 horsepower and for 1 year or 50
hours, whichever first occurs for engines greater than 650 horsepower.
However, warranty coverage based on the hourly period is only permitted for
engines that are equipped with hour meters as defined in s 2441(a)(13) or their
equivalent. If any emission‑related part on your engine is defective under
warranty, the part will be repaired or replaced by Mercury Racing.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the sterndrive engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. Mercury Racing
recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
sterndrive engine, but Mercury Racing cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the sterndrive engine owner, you should however be aware that Mercury
Racing may deny you warranty coverage if your sterndrive engine or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved
modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your sterndrive engine to a Mercury Marine
distribution center as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs will be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have
any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact Mercury Racing at 1‑920‑924‑2088.
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