Table Of Contents - Mercury 540 Bravo Manual

Warranty Information
Warranty Registration United States and Canada.............................................. 1
Transfer of Warranty........................................................................................... 1
Mercury Racing Division One Year Limited Warranty United States and Canada
............................................................................................................................ 2
Products Sold to Government Agencies............................................................. 4
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Sterndrive Products
............................................................................................................................ 5
California Emission Control Warranty Statement............................................... 6
California Emission Control Warranty Rights and Obligations............................ 9
E.P.A. Emission Controls.................................................................................. 10
General Information
Before Operating Your Boat............................................................................. 12
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................... 12
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation........................................ 13
Paddle Wheel and Water Temperature Sensors.............................................. 13
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................................................... 13
Trailering the Boat............................................................................................ 14
Protecting People in the Water......................................................................... 14
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 15
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................. 17
Impact With Underwater Hazards..................................................................... 18
Operating in Shallow Water.............................................................................. 19
Safe Boating Suggestions................................................................................ 20
Stolen Power Package..................................................................................... 22
Specifications
Engine Identification......................................................................................... 23
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 23
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 25
Crankcase Oil................................................................................................... 25
Capacities......................................................................................................... 26
General Engine Specifications.......................................................................... 27
Engine Operating Limitations............................................................................ 28
Engine Break-in................................................................................................ 28
After Break-In Period........................................................................................ 29
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