Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 179Get this manual
EMISSIONS
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 forthe control of air pollution from new outboard motorsThis certification is contingent on certain adjustments being set to factory standardsFor this reason, the factory procedure for servicing the product must be strictly followed and, whenever practicable, returned to the original intent of the designThe responsibilities listed above are general and in no way complete listing of the rules and regulations pertaining to the EPA laws on exhaust emissions for marine productsFor more detailed information on this subject, you may contact the following locations: VIA U.SPOSTAL SERVICEOffice of Mobile Sources Engine Programs and Compliance Division Engine Compliance Programs Group (6403J) 401 S1NW Washinglon, DC 20460 VIA EXPRESS or COURIER MAIL: Office of Mobile Sources Engine Programs and Compliance Division Engine Compliance Programs Group (6403J) 501 3rd S1NW Washington, DC 20001 EPA INTERNET WEB SITEhttp: