mariner outboard serial number

[Trevorsafc]

Hello, I've got a mariner 2stroke 75hp the engine serial number is 09991370 I'm trying to find the year so I can get a user manual can anyone point me in the rite direction so I can get a manual so I can read up on the outboard thanks Trevor

[A1an]

It might be easier if you post a picture too

[Festinghouse]

it looks like 1996 to me. is it the later bucket cowel type, rather than the older clamshell type? the later engine has a larger capacity from having a 3.5inch bore instead of 3.375, and a slightly longer stroke. enough digging around on the net will find you all you need to know about these engines.