Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Information

Warranty Registration United States And Canada...................................1

Mercury Racing Demonstrator Policy.......................................................1

Transfer Of Warranty................................................................................2

Mercury Racing Division 2 Year Limited Warranty (OptiMax XS Series

Outboards)................................................................................................2

Mercury Racing Division 3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion

Failure (Applicable Only to the United States, Canada and Australia).....5

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Outboard and

Sterndrive Products..................................................................................8

California Emissions Limited Warranty.....................................................9

Star Label...............................................................................................14

General Information

Boater's Responsibilities.........................................................................15

Before Operating Your Outboard............................................................15

Boat Horsepower Capacity.....................................................................15

High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation..............................16

Outboard Remote Control Models .........................................................16

Remote Steering Notice..........................................................................17

Lanyard Stop Switch...............................................................................18

Protecting People In The Water..............................................................19

Exhaust Emissions.................................................................................20

Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats..............21

Wave And Wake Jumping......................................................................23

Impact With Underwater Hazards...........................................................24

Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard..............................................25

Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................................25

Recording Serial Number.......................................................................27

Specifications - 250XS............................................................................27

Special Tools and Kits............................................................................29

Component Identification........................................................................30

Propeller Selection..................................................................................31

Transporting

Trailering Boat/Outboard .......................................................................32