Mercury 1.7 MI User Manual

CMD-3967823 / 90-865237030 OCTOBER 2003 Page i
SECTION 1 - WARRANTY
Warranty Information 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Warranty Registration 2. . . . . . . . . . . .
United States And Canada Only 2. . . . . .
International Owner Registration 3. . . . . . . . .
Outside The United States And Canada 3
Warranty Policies 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Use Diesel Limited Warranty 4
Warranty Coverage and Exclusion 6. . . . . . .
Transferable Warranty 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct Sale By Owner 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER
PACKAGE
Features And Controls 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lanyard Stop Switch 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrumentation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Controls 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel Mounted 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Mounted 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical System Overload Protection 17. . .
Audio Warning System 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing The Audio Warning System 18. . .
SECTION 3 - ON THE WATER
Safe Boating Suggestions 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 22.
Good Ventilation 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poor Ventilation 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Boat Operation 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching And Boat Operation Care 24. . . .
Duty Cycle Rating 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pleasure Duty Rating 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Chart - 1.7 MI 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting, Shifting and Stopping 27. . . . . . . . .
Before Starting The Engine 27. . . . . . . . . .
Engine Shut-down (Stopping) 30. . . . . . . .
Freezing Temperature And Cold Weather
Operation 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 31. . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting People In The Water 32. . . . . . . . .
While You Are Cruising 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Boat Is Stationary 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon
And Deck Boats 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave And Wake Jumping 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact With Underwater Hazards 35. . . . . . . .
Conditions Affecting Operation 36. . . . . . . . .
Weight Distribution (Passengers And
Gear) Inside The Boat 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom Of Boat 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elevation And Climate 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Selection 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Break-In 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-Hour Break-In Period 38. . . . . . . . . . . .
After Break-In Period 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of First Season Checkup 39. . . . . . . . . .
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Mercury 1.7 MI Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	1.7 MI
Category	Engine
Language	English