Mercury Marine 90-850416009 - Manual (Page 3)

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B AT T L E -T E S T E D
At Mercury, we test our engines mercilessly and use those results to make them even
more durable. The tougher the test, the tougher the engine. The tougher the engine, the
more peace of mind for you. So whether you’re fishing miles offshore or taking the family
on a weekend adventure, you’ll never have to worry about your Mercury letting you down.
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✦ Vicious log strikes, saltwater spray booths, high-humidity
chambers and hot/cold water temperatures. That’s just phase one
of our brutal testing process. Then we run each engine rigorously
for thousands of hours to prove it can stand the test of time.
✦ With more stainless steel key components and an exclusive
protective multistep paint process, Mercury engines are built
to withstand the elements and outlast the competition.
✦ Superior design and engineering produce unequaled durability.
For example, long bolts in our 75 – 300 hp four-stroke powerheads
provide long-term integrity of our engine blocks, while our PCM 07
controllers are sealed and are impervious to saltwater and other fluids.
✦ It’s reassuring to know your Mercury comes with a three-year
limited, factory-backed nondeclining warranty and the industry’s
only three-year limited corrosion failure warranty.
✦ J.D. Power and Associates ® ranked Mercury OptiMax highest in
customer satisfaction with two-stroke outboard engines three
years in a row. Reliability provides peace of mind on the water.
NOBODY’S TOUGHER ON
OUR ENGINES THAN WE ARE
Actual Mercury Marine log-strike test on prototype six-cylinder Verado.
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N O O N E G E T S M O R E
F R O M L E S S
Efficiency is key, and we constantly find
new ways to stretch your fuel.
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✦ Save at the pump: Mercury’s Direct Injected and
FourStroke outboards can deliver thousands of dollars
in fuel savings compared to other outboards.
✦ Count on superb reliability and improved performance
and efficiency. Features such as our Range Plus
Powertrain give a Verado 150 hp up to 56 more miles
(90 km) of range than our competition (based on a
40-gallon/150-liter tank).
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Mercury hydrodynamic gearcase designs cut through
water efficiently for improved performance and
fuel savings.
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Mercury’s black engines are actually very green.
We offer more CARB three-star ultra-low emission-
rated outboards than any other manufacturer.
✦ Mercury offers over 500 unique propellers, each
engineered with the best technology and alloys
to maximize fuel efficiency and boat performance,
no matter what the size or model of boat.
AT MERCURY, WE TAKE A
360-DEGREE VIEW OF FUEL USE
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OptiMax Pro XS
250 – 175 hp ..................14
OptiMax 3.0L
250 – 200 hp ..................16
OptiMax 2.5L and 1.5L
175 – 75 hp ....................18
Verado Six-Cylinder
300 – 200 hp ..................10
Verado Four-Cylinder
200 – 135 hp ..................12
EFI FourStrokes
115 – 75 hp ....................20
EFI FourStrokes
60 – 40 hp ......................22
EFI FourStrokes
30 – 25 hp ......................24
FourStrokes
20 – 8 hp ........................26
FourStrokes
6 – 2.5 hp ......................28
Pro Kickers
15 hp and 9.9 hp ............30
Jet Outboards
110 – 25 hp ....................31
Precision Parts................32
Engine
Specifications ..............34
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L E A D E R S LO O K F O R WA R D
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Since day one, each and every Mercury engine has
surpassed both industry standards and consumers’
expectations in terms of performance, fuel economy
and durability. That’s a tradition that continues today.
From Verado to OptiMax ® to our full line of FourStrokes,
every engine is designed to be quicker, faster, more
efficient and more durable than any other outboard.
The following pages are filled with facts that
demonstrate how no one else comes close to Mercury.
Look Deeper and see for yourself.
Mercury founder E. Carl Kiekhaefer sold his first
outboard engine in 1939, determined to raise engine
standards throughout the marine world. Today when you
experience the superior supercharged power of Verado ® , the
smooth control of Digital Throttle & Shift or the lightning-fast
acceleration of Fury™ propellers, it’s easy to see why Mercury
remains focused on the lofty goals of its originator. With
70 years of dedication, passion and innovative engineering
invested in the advancement of marine engines, Mercury
Marine is committed to improving boating for everyone.
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✦ No engine designed for a car will work flawlessly on
the water. Only Mercury designs engines specifically to
withstand the unique challenges of the marine environment.
✦ From the pontoon power of BigFoot to the shallow-water
design of Mercury Jets and the speed and satisfaction of
OptiMax, Mercury offers more FourStroke and two-stroke
options and technologies than any other marine engine
manufacturer. We are determined to meet the differing
and important demands of all boaters. No other company
does that. No other company can.
✦ In just the last two years alone, a Mercury outboard has
powered the winning boats in more than 580 races
worldwide. Each checkered flag represents another
technological advancement that enhances our engines and
provides boaters with championship-caliber performance.
✦ Innovative parts, props and accessories reinforce
our commitment to excellence. For example, Mercury’s
newest propellers consist of our exclusive X7 ® alloy to
provide boaters more speed, improved acceleration
and greater efficiency.
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R A I S I N G E Y E B R OW S
A N D E X P E C TAT I O N S
With unprecedented vision and a rock-solid
commitment to innovation, it’s no surprise that Mercury
continues to outperform the competition.
CONSTANTLY
PERFECTING PERFORMANCE
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