Installation manual

90-898305
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Emissions Information
Models Affected
MERCURY/MARINER/FORCE/SPORT JET
1998 and Later 2.5 thru 250 HP
MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBILITY:
Beginning with 1998 model year engines, manufacturer’s of all marine
propulsion engines, must determine the exhaust emission levels for each
engine horsepower family, and certify these engines with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A certification decal/emissions
control information label, showing emission levels and engine specifications
directly related to emissions, must be placed on each engine at the time of
manufacture.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY:
When performing service on all 1998 and later outboards, attention must be
given to any adjustments that are made, that affect emission levels.
Adjustments must be kept within published factory specifications.
Replacement or repair of any emission related component, must be executed
in a manner that maintains emission levels within the prescribed certification
standards. Dealers are not to modify an engine, in any manner, that would
alter the horsepower or allow emission levels to exceed their predetermined
factory specifications. Exceptions include manufacturers prescribed changes,
such as that for altitude adjustments.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:
The owner / operator is required to have engine maintenance performed to
maintain emission levels within prescribed certification standards.
The owner / operator is not to modify the engine, in any manner, that would
alter the horsepower or allow emission levels to exceed their predetermined
factory specifications.
Single engine exceptions may be allowed with permission from the EPA for
racing and testing.
EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS:
All new 1998 and later outboards manufactured by Mercury Marine, are
certified to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as conforming
to the requirements of the regulations for the control of air pollution from new
outboard motors. This certification is contingent on certain adjustments being
set to factory standards. For this reason, the factory procedure for servicing
the product must be strictly followed and, wherever practicable, returned to the
original intent of the design.
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