Service Responsibilities; Replacement Service Parts - Mercury 540 Bravo Manual

Service Responsibilities

OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the owner/operator's responsibility to perform the following:
• Perform all safety checks.
• Return the unit to an authorized Mercury Marine dealer for a periodic
checkup.
Proper maintenance and care of your power package will ensure optimum
performance and dependability, and will keep your overall operating expenses
at a minimum. See your authorized Mercury Marine dealer for service aids.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the customer include predelivery
inspection and preparation. These include:
• Completing a Warranty Registration Card and mailing it to the factory
immediately upon sale of the new product.
• Properly equipping the boat.
• Making certain that the Mercury Marine power package and other
equipment are in proper operating condition prior to delivery.
• Making all necessary adjustments for maximum efficiency.
• Familiarizing the customer with the onboard equipment.
• Explaining and demonstrating the operation of the power package and
boat.
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Providing you with a copy of a Predelivery Inspection Checklist prior to
delivery.

Replacement Service Parts

Avoid fire or explosion hazard. Electrical, ignition, and fuel system
components on Mercury Marine products comply with federal and
international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion. Do not use
replacement electrical or fuel system components that do not comply with
these standards. When servicing the electrical and fuel systems, properly
install and tighten all components.
Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for most of their
life. They are also expected to operate in fresh and saltwater environments.
These conditions require numerous special parts. Care should be exercised
when replacing marine engine parts, as specifications are quite different from
those of the standard automotive engine.
For example, one of the most important, and probably the least suspected
special replacement part, is the cylinder head gasket. Since saltwater is highly
corrosive, the steel‑type automotive head gasket cannot be used. A marine
engine head gasket uses special materials to resist corrosive action.
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