Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual page 80

Date Code Identification
Cut and remove a "V" notch through the month of engine manufacture before installing the new label. The month of
manufacture can be found on the old label. If the label is missing or the date code illegible, contact Mercury Marine Technical
Service for assistance.
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO
EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SPARK IGNITION MARINE ENGINES
REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADJUSTMENTS
IDLE SPEED (in gear): XXX RPM
XXX HP
TIMING (IN DEGREES):
PART NO.
37-XXXXXX
COLD VALVE
CLEARANCE (mm)
JAN FEB MAR
Installation
Install the label on a clean surface in the original factory location.
Model
Mercury/Mariner 2.5/3.5
FourStroke
90-8M0065421 NOVEMBER 2012
(YEAR) CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA
FAMILY: -----.XXXXXX
XXXX cc
FEL:
XXXXXXXXX
SPARK PLUG: XXXXXXXX
GAP: X.X MM (X.X IN.)
INTAKE: 0.XX - 0.XX MM
EXHAUST: 0.XX - 0.XX MM
APR MAY JUNE JULY
a
If a replacement emission certification label is required, contact the
Mercury Marine Service Department.
Emission Control
Information
XX.XXXX g/kWh
AUG SEP OCT NOV
Service Part Number
a - "V" notch
b - Month of
manufacture
b
DEC
11184
Location of Engine
Inside of bottom cowl
Emissions
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