Table Of Contents - Mercury 300 XS OptiMax Manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Registration United States and Canada.............................................. 1
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada................................................ 1
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan
United States and Canada.................................................................................. 2
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion....................................................... 2
Mercury Racing Division Two Year Limited Warranty United States and Canada
............................................................................................................................ 4
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty............................................................... 7
Emission Control System Components.............................................................. 7
California Emissions Limited Warranty............................................................... 8
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control
Warranty Statement.......................................................................................... 10
Emission Certification Star Label...................................................................... 11
Warranty Policy-Australia and New Zealand.................................................. 12
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets...................................................... 16
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities................................................................................... 21
Before Operating Your Outboard...................................................................... 21
Boat Horsepower Capacity............................................................................... 21
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation........................................ 22
Outboard Remote Control Models ................................................................... 22
Remote Steering Notice.................................................................................... 23
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................................................... 23
Protecting People in the Water......................................................................... 26
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats......................... 26
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................. 28
Impact with Underwater Hazards...................................................................... 29
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 30
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 32
Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 32
Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 34
Specifications-300 XS OptiMax...................................................................... 35
Special Tools and Kits...................................................................................... 37
Component Identification.................................................................................. 38
Propeller Selection............................................................................................ 38
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 40
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