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200/225/250/275 Verado (4-Stroke)

1. 0b00422 Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement 1 Remove top and rear cowlings Refer to Cowl Removal and Installation 2 Disconnect the six wiring harness connectors from pencil coil connections 116 MAINTENANCE 3 Remove mounting bolts using a twisting motion and pull pencil coils from spark plugs a Wiring harness c Bolt connector b Pencil coil 4 Remove the spark plugs to inspect Replace spark plug if electrode is worn threads of seal area are corroded or the insulator is rough cracked broken blistered or fouled o0b01092 5 Set the spark plug gap to specifications ob00680 Spark Plug Spark Plug Gap 0 8 mm 0 0315 in 6 Saltwater use Apply a thin coating of Anti Seize Compound only on threads of spark plugs Anti Seize Compound Spark plug threads 92 881091K1 7 Clean area of spark plug seat 117 MAINTENANCE 8 Before installing spark plugs clean off any dirt on the spark plug seats Install plugs finger tight and then tighten 1 4 turn or torque to specifications Description um en OR Sas a y CO 9 Push pencil coils into place over the spark plugs using a twisting motion 10 Secure coils with retained bolts Torque to specifications Descrion Om fen ee r S a 11 Connect the six wiring harness connectors to pencil coil connections a Wiring harness c Bolt connector b Pencil coil 12 Reinstall rear and top cowls
2. 81 FEATURES AND CONTROLS To disengage the auto synchronization feature press the SYNC button la NEUTRAL Q lo pock oO THROTTLE ONLY 22590 HELM TRANSFER Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Neutral position is preferred when doing a station transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed in the neutral position a helm transfer can be done while in gear The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation Pressing the TRANSFER button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm When a helm transfer is initiated the control will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm Adjust the control handles to the desired throttle and gear position Once the TRANSFER button is pressed the transfer LED will light up and one beep will sound Press the TRANSFER button again to complete the helm transformation When helm transformation is complete another beep will sound and the transfer LED will turn off 82 FEATURES AND CONTROLS NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to
3. c Stuck anti siphon valve located on permanently built in type fuel tanks d Fuel line is kinked or pinched Fuel pump failure Ignition system component failure Performance Loss POSSIBLE CAUSES Overheating Warning horn not working Low oil pressure Check oil level Throttle not opening fully Damaged propeller or improper propeller size Incorrect engine timing adjustment or setup Boat overloaded or load improperly distributed Excessive water in bilge Boat bottom is dirty or damaged Battery Will Not Hold Charge POSSIBLE CAUSES Battery connections are loose or corroded Low electrolyte level in battery Worn out or inefficient battery 133 TROUBLESHOOTING e Excessive use of electrical accessories e Defective rectifier alternator or voltage regulator e Open circuit in the alternator output wire fused link 134 OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE Local Repair Service Always return your outboard to your local authorized dealer should the need for service arise Only he has the factory trained mechanics knowledge special tools equipment and genuine parts and accessories to properly service your engine should the need occur He knows your engine best Service Away From Home If you are away from your local dealer and the need arises for service contact the nearest authorized dealer Refer to the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory If for any reason you cannot obtain service contact the nea
4. Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension Adjust to the desired tension 0b01170 a Detent tension b Control handle tension adjustment screw adjustment screw 5 Start stop button Allows the boat operator to start or stop the engine without using the ignition key 6 Neutral LED The neutral LED illuminates when engine is in neutral gear position It also flashes when throttle only is activated NOTE Gear position is determined by sensing the position of the shift actuator on the engine not the position of the contro handle 7 Active LED The active LED illuminates to show the remote control is active and ready for use 50 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 8 Throttle only station select button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing The horn will sound twice when throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position and press the throttle only button Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage Pressing the station select button at an inactive helm initiates a helm transfer Refer to Helm Transfer a Start stop button c Neutral LED b
5. starboard control handle Port inner engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard inner engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle FEATURES AND CONTROLS Turning off the starboard outer engine while underway will cause the starboard inner engine to go into forced neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by turning the starboard outer engine ignition key to the on position and moving the starboard control handle back into neutral position and then re engaging The inner engine speed and gear shift will then be controlled by the starboard control handle Turning off the port outer engine while underway will cause the port inner engine to go into forced neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by turning the port outer engine ignition key to the on position and moving the port control handle back into neutral position and then re engaging The inner engine speed and gear shift will then be controlled by the port control handle Turning off one of the inner engines while underway will have no effect on the operation of the outer engines If a failure should occur while underway which causes the starboard outer engines into forced neutral idle condition the inner starboard engine will also be forced to neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by moving the starboard control handle back into neutral and then re engaging
6. 2 For the next eight hours of operation avoid continuous operation at full throttle for more than five minutes at a time Starting The Engine Before starting read the Pre Starting Check List Special Operating Instructions Engine Break in Procedure and Gear Shifting in the Operation Section and the remote control features and operation in the Features and Controls Section 93 OPERATION Never start or operate your outboard even momentarily without water circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump running dry or overheating of the engine 1 Make sure the cooling water intake is submerged gt 0b01310 2 Check the engine oil level ob00667 3 Open fuel tank vent on manual venting type tanks NOTE The engine will not start unless the lanyard is set to the RUN position 94 OPERATION 4 Set the lanyard stop switch to the RUN position Refer to General Information Lanyard Stop Switch NOTE For initial start of a new engine or for an engine that ran out of fuel or was drained of fuel the fuel system should be filled as follows Turn the ignition key switch to the ON position for approximately one minute This operates the fuel lift pump Turn the ignition key switch back to the OFF position and then return the ignition key switch to the ON position again for an additional minute Turn the ignition key switch bac
7. 5 A i ee Protecting Internal Engine Components IMPORTANT Refer to Maintenance Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement for correct procedure for removing spark plugs e Remove pencil coils and spark plugs e Spray approximately 30 ml 1 fl oz of Storage Seal Rust Inhibitor into each spark plug hole Storage Seal Rust 92 802878 5 119 po Inhibitor Spark plug holes e Actuate key push button start switch to crank the engine through one start cycle which will distribute the storage seal throughout the cylinders e Reinstall spark plugs and pencil coils Gearcase e Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant refer to Maintenance Gearcase Lubrication Positioning Outboard For Storage Store outboard in an upright vertical position to allow water to drain out of outboard 130 STORAGE If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature trapped cooling water or rain water that may have entered the propeller exhaust outlet in the gearcase could freeze and cause damage to the outboard Battery Storage e Follow the battery manufacturer s instructions for storage and recharging e Remove the battery from the boat and check water level Recharge if necessary e Store the battery in a cool dry place e Periodically check the water level and recharge the battery during storage 131 TROUBLESHOOTING Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine POSSIBLE CAUSES Lanyard stop switch not in RUN
8. Fuses The electrical wiring circuits on the outboard are protected from overload by fuses in the wiring If a fuse is blown try to locate and correct the cause of the overload If the cause is not found the fuse may blow again 118 MAINTENANCE 1 Remove top cowl Locate fuse holder on starboard side of engine Lh Q y AEA E 2 0b01516 2 Remove the plastic cover from the fuse holder Remove fuse puller from fuse holder 4 Remove suspected blown fuse to determine if the silver colored band is broken 5 Replace fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage rating o 0b01252 119 MAINTENANCE Es a Electronic Control d Spare fuses 20 amp fuse Module and purge valve e Injector power and boost ECM 20 amp fuse valve INJ PWR 20 b Ignition coils IGN amp fuse COILS 20 amp fuse c Fuel delivery FUEL 20 amp fuse DTS Wiring System To avoid the possibility of serious injury or death from loss of boat control do not splice or probe into any wire insulation of the DTS system Splicing or probing will damage the wire insulation allowing water to enter the wiring Water intrusion may lead to wiring failure and loss of throttle and shift control e Verify the harnesses are not routed near sharp edges hot surfaces or moving parts e Verify that all unused connectors and receptacles are
9. If a failure should occur while underway which causes the port outer engines into forced neutral idle condition the inner port engine will also be forced to neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by moving the port control handle back into neutral and then re engaging 77 FEATURES AND CONTROLS TRIM SWITCH AND KEY PAD FEATURES 1 Trim switch if equipped Operates the trim for all engines An accessory trim switch panel is required for trimming engines individually 2 Neutral lights The neutral lights illuminate when the engine is in neutral gear position The lights will flash when the engine is in throttle only mode NOTE Gear position is determined by the position of the shift actuator on the engine not the position of the control handle 3 Troll button Pressing the TROLL button activates troll control The troll control feature allows the boat operator to set the engine speed for slow speed cruising or maneuvering To activate move the control handles into forward detent and press the button Use the or buttons to decrease or increase speed up to the maximum calibrated set point If troll control is set at a desired speed and then shut off the system remembers the set speed and will return to that speed when re engaged To turn off the troll control press the TROLL button move the throttle to a different speed or shift the engine into neutral Transfer button Pressing the
10. Maintenance Cowl Removal And Installation 4 Pull out the dipstick Wipe the dipstick end with a clean rag or towel and push it back in all the way 5 Pull the dipstick back out again and observe the oil level Oil should be in the operating range cross hatched region 37 FUEL AND OIL IMPORTANT Do not try to fill the oil level to the top of the operating range cross hatched region Oil level is correct as long as it appears in the operating range cross hatched region 15730 a Oil level operating range 6 If the oil level is below the operating range cross hatched region remove the oil filler cap and add approximately 500 ml 16 oz of specified outboard motor oil Allow a few minutes for the added oil to drain to the oil sump and recheck the dipstick Repeat the process until oil level is on the operating range cross hatched region Do not try to fill to the upper end of the operation range cross hatched region mT TV TTT M lt 6 0b01250 38 FUEL AND OIL IMPORTANT Inspect oil for signs of contamination Oil contaminated with water will have a milky color to it oil contaminated with fuel will have a strong fuel smell If contaminated oil is noticed have the engine checked by your dealer 7 Push the dipstick back in all the way 8 Reinstall the oil fill cap hand tight 9 Reinstall top cowl 39 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Panel Mount Control Features and Operation 1 Oper
11. Throttle only station d Active LED select button HELM TRANSFER Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Idle position is preferred when doing a helm transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed at idle position a helm transfer can be done while in gear 51 FEATURES AND CONTROLS NOTE The active light on the remote control will be illuminated at the helm that is in control of the engine The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation Pressing the throttle only station select button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm When a helm transfer is initiated the control will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm Adjust the control handles to the desired throttle and gear position NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound Pressing the throttle only station select button again will re initiate a helm transfer 1 Place the active remote control lever to idle position 2 Proc
12. and can damage the fuel system If the gasoline being used contains alcohol it is advisable to drain as much of the remaining gasoline as possible from the fuel tank remote fuel line and engine fuel system IMPORTANT This outboard is equipped with a closed fuel system when the engine is not running With this closed system fuel within the engine s fuel system other than the fuel tank will remain stable during normal storage periods without the addition of fuel treatment stabilizers Fill the fuel tank and engine fuel system with treated stabilized fuel to help prevent formation of varnish and gum Proceed with the following instructions e Portable Fuel Tank Pour the required amount of Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer follow instructions on container into fuel tank Tip fuel tank back and forth to mix stabilizer with the fuel e Permanently Installed Fuel Tank Pour the required amount of Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer follow instructions on container into a separate container and mix with approximately one liter one quart of gasoline Pour this mixture into fuel tank 129 STORAGE Fuel System Treatment amp Fuel tank 802875A1 Stabilizer Protecting External Outboard Components e Touch up any paint nicks See your dealer for touch up paint e Spray Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces except corrosion control anodes External metal 92 802878
13. auto synchronizing feature when engaged will automatically adjust all engine speeds to match the speed of the starboard engine 70 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine auto synchronization will automatically engage when engine speed is over 900 RPM for two seconds and remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other The SYNC light will turn on when the engines are synchronized Auto synchronization will stay engaged up to 95 throttle opening To disengage move one or both control handles until they are more than 10 apart reduce engine speed below 900 RPM or increase engine speed beyond 95 HELM TRANSFER Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Idle position is preferred when doing a helm transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed at idle position a helm transfer can be done while in gear NOTE The active light on the remote control will be illuminated at the helm that is in control of the engine The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation Pressing the throttle only station select button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm When a helm transf
14. body responsible for surveillance of the quality system under Full Quality Assurance Module H of Directive 2003 44 EC is Det Norske Veritas Norway Notified Body Number 0575 If the CE mark is not accompanied by a notified body number the following Recreational Craft Directive language applies Recreational Craft Directive 94 25 EC Owner s manual A 2 5 ISO 10240 Handling characteristics A 4 ISO 8665 Outboard engine starting A 5 1 4 ISO 11547 Fuel tanks A 5 2 2 ISO 13591 ISO 8469 General steering system ABYC P 17 The following applies to all product covered by this manual Safety of Machinery Directive 98 37 EC aa of safety integration EN 292 1 EN 292 2 EN 1050 Noise 1 5 8 ICOMIA 39 94 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EC Generic emission standard EN 61000 6 3 Generic immunity standard EN 61000 6 1 Vehicles boats and internal combustion engine driven devices SAE J551 CISPR 12 radio disturbance characteristics Electrostatic discharge testing asia EN O10004 2 EN This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of Mercury Marine and Marine Power Europe fe Patrick C Mackey President Mercury Marine Fond du Lac WI USA European Regulations Contact Regulations and Product Safety Department Mercury Marine Fond du Lac WI USA TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION Transfer Ol WV Array idee tee sek dnc iva en nena eee 1 Warranty Registration United Stat
15. complete a helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound Pressing the TRANSFER button again will re initiate a helm transfer f gt FER Q NEUTRAL Q TROLL CES THROTTLE DOCK ie J Lew 22593 Synchronizing Helms Prior To Transfer Pressing the TRANSFER button allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle settings at the new helm with the handle settings that are at the old to be inactive helm If the handles are not matched the neutral lights will flash The light blinks faster as the handles are nearing match position Once the light stays on continuously the handles are matched and the button can be pressed again to complete the transfer This completes the transfer process and gives control to the new station If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds the action will be cancelled Warning System WARNING HORN SIGNALS When the key switch is turned to the ON position the horn located on the command module harness will turn on for a moment as a test to indicate the horn is working The warning horn will emit either a continuous beep or intermittent short beeps This will alert the operator and help identify the following listed situations For visual display of the specific engine functions and for additional engine data refer to SmartCraft Product information following Start up Single bee
16. covered with a weather cap e Verify that the harnesses are fastened along the routing path Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Inspect the accessory drive belt and have it replaced by an authorized dealer if any of the following conditions are found e Cracks in the back of the belt or in the base of V grooves e Excessive wear at the roots of the grooves e Rubber portion swollen by oil 120 MAINTENANCE e Belt surfaces roughened e Signs of wear on edges or outer surfaces of belt Checking Power Trim Fluid 1 Tilt outboard to the full up position 2 Rotate the tilt support bracket down 3 Lower outboard until tilt support bracket rests on pedestal 4 Remove the power trim fill cap The fill cap only requires 1 4 turn to remove 0b01526 a Tilt support lever c Tilt support bracket b Power trim fill cap d Pedestal 5 The fluid level should be approximately 25 mm 1 in from the top of the fill neck Add Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Power Trim amp Steering Fluid If not available use automotive automatic transmission fluid ATF Power Trim and Steering Fluid Power trim system 92 802880A1 6 Reinstall the power trim fill cap Tighten fill cap 1 4 turn Cap will snap in place Do not tighten beyond this point 121 MAINTENANCE Checking Power Steering Fluid Remove power steering cover and fill cap to check fluid level The fluid level should be slightly below the bottom of th
17. device of suitable size for each person aboard it is the law and have it readily accessible Do not overload your boat Most boats are rated and certified for maximum load weight capacities refer to your boat capacity plate If in doubt contact your dealer or the boats manufacturer Perform safety checks and required maintenance Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways Boat operators should complete a boating safety course Courses are offered in the U S A by 1 The U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 2 The Power Squadron 3 The Red Cross and 4 your state boating law enforcement agency Inquiries may be made to the Boating Hotline 1 800 368 5647 or the Boat U S Foundation information number 1 800 336 BOAT Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended for such use This includes the back of seats gunwales transom bow decks raised fishing seats any rotating fishing seat or anywhere that an unexpected acceleration sudden stopping unexpected loss of boat control or sudden boat movement could cause a person to be thrown overboard or into the boat Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating it is the law Alcohol or drug use impairs your judgment and greatly reduces your ability to react quickly Prepare other boat operators Instru
18. parts or accessories are covered under warranty if they otherwise meet the terms of the limited warranty for that product 12 GENERAL INFORMATION Boater s Responsibilities The operator driver is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and general public It is strongly recommended that each operator driver read and understand this entire manual before operating the outboard Be sure at least one additional person on board is instructed in the basics of starting and operating the outboard and boat handling in case the driver is unable to operate the boat Before Operating Your Outboard Read this manual carefully Learn how to operate your outboard properly If you have any questions contact your dealer Safety and operating information that is practiced along with using good common sense can help prevent personal injury and product damage This manual as well as safety labels posted on the outboard use the following safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed A DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property da
19. trapped oil to drain back to the oil sump Place the outboard in a vertical position Place appropriate container under engine oil sump plug Drain plug seal washer is located beneath the splash plate port side of outboard 123 MAINTENANCE 4 Loosen the drain plug seal washer Install the oil drain funnel over the drain plug seal washer and slide the tool onto the splash plate L E J 0b01264 a Drain plug seal b Oil drain funnel washer Oil Drain Funnel 91 892866A01 Diverts draining engine oil from contacting the anti splash and anti cavitation plates 5 Remove drain plug seal washer and drain engine oil into container 6 Reinstall drain plug seal washer CHANGING OIL FILTER IMPORTANT To reduce or prevent oil spillage when removing the oil filter ensure that the outboard is upright not tilted and the engine is cold or has not run for at least one hour 1 Remove the top cowl 2 Place a rag or towel below the oil filter to absorb any spilled oil 124 MAINTENANCE 3 Unscrew old filter by using oil filter wrench tool and turning the filter counterclockwise Assists in removal of oil filter Clean the oil filter mounting base 5 Apply film of clean oil to filter gasket Do not use grease 6 Screw new filter on until gasket contacts base then tighten 3 4 to 1 turn 125 MAINTENANCE OIL FILLING 1 Remove the oil fill cap and add r
20. valve assembly with a rag or towel to prevent fuel or fuel vapor spray Relieve pressure slowly 3 Place rag or towel around valve release pressure by pushing core of valve end in 3472 112 MAINTENANCE 4 Unscrew the filter in a counterclockwise direction to remove 0b01253 Filter Draining 1 Slide filter holder up to release from bracket Hoses and wire harness can remain attached to filter holder 2 Tip the filter holder to drain any fluid into an approved container 0b01263 Filter Installation 1 Position filter holder onto bracket and secure filter holder in place 2 Lubricate the sealing ring on the filter with oil 3 Install the filter and tighten securely by hand 113 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter while turning the ignition key to the run position forcing fuel into the filter 0b01258 Corrosion Control Anode The outboard has corrosion control anodes at different locations An anode helps protect the outboard against galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly eroded instead of the outboard metals Each anode requires periodic inspection especially in salt water which will accelerate the erosion To maintain this corrosion protection always replace the anode before it is completely eroded Never paint or apply a protective coating on the anode as this will reduce effectiveness of the anode Two an
21. 75 Specifications International 008 26 Component Identification ccccceccec cece eeeaeeeeeeenteeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Installation Installi g Q tboardi ireen eretiweedl eda eats aani dn a taste antes 29 Propeller Selection cccccccccccceccceccceccceeececeeecececeeeseneeeeeseness 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS Transporting Trailering Boat Outboard 22 cc2 cheann ducie ee Se aes 32 Fuel and Oil Fuel Recommendations 2 ccccccccceeseesesesececeeeeeeneseeetseseees 34 Filling Fuel Tank cclecshviessbched isaintehdes sats tecdedeldeeeteeni ee iencee ee ects 36 Engine Oil Recommendations ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeedeeeeeeseeeees 36 Checking And Adding Engine Oil 37 Features and Controls Panel Mount Control Features and Operation c 008 40 Single Handle Console Control Features and Operation 43 Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation 05 48 Dual Handle Console Control Features and Operation 53 Dual Handle Console Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operati na sruron ana OI Ut aetna ended 58 Shadow Mode Control Features and Operation 5 63 Shadow Mode Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation ia a ene ete ee a 72 Warning SYStGINl G of sertacsd scan Seta hidtalaed Sodalsetesdonssaontoniadshansensaniatats 83 Power Trim and Tilt c ccccsccececeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeesseeeseeees 87 Operati
22. Canada Model 275 Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 92 R M 2 Octane is required for best performance Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 87 R M 2 minimum is acceptable however performance losses may occur Do NOT use leaded gasoline Outside USA and Canada Model 275 Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 96 RON is required for best performance Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 90 RON minimum is acceptable however performance losses may occur EU Models 200 225 Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 90 RON minimum Premium gasoline 98 RON is also acceptable USA and Canada Models 200 225 250 Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 87 R M 2 minimum Premium gasoline 92 R M 2 Octane is also acceptable Do NOT use leaded gasoline Outside USA and Canada Models 200 225 250 Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 90 RON minimum Premium gasoline 98 RON is also acceptable EU Models 250 275 Having a posted pump Octane Rating of 98 RON minimum USING REFORMULATED OXYGENATED GASOLINES USA ONLY This type of gasoline is required in certain areas of the USA The 2 types of oxygenates used in these fuels are Alcohol Ethanol or Ether MTBE or ETBE If Ethanol is the oxygenate that is used in the gasoline in your area refer to Gasolines Containing Alcohol 34 FUEL AND OIL These Reformulated Gasolines are acceptable for use in your Mercury Marine engine GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If the gasoline
23. Engine Outer Engine Function Port inner and outer engines throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Running Running Running Running Starboard inner and outer engines throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port inner and outer engine throttle and Running Running Off Off shift controlled by port control handle Starboard inner and outer engine throttle Off Running Running and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port inner Off ignition engine throttle and shift key switch Running Running Running turned on controlled by port control handle Starboard inner engine Off ignition key throttle and Running Running Running switch turned shift on controlled by starboard control handle 75 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Outer Port Inner Starboard Starboard Engine Engine Inner Engine Outer Engine Off ignition key switch Running Running Running turned off Off ignition key Running Running Running switch turned off Off ignition key Running switch turned on 76 Off ignition key switch Running turned on Control Handle Function Port inner engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Starboard inner engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Port outer engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard outer engine throttle and shift controlled by
24. RANSFER button allows engine operation to be transferred from a different helm Refer to Helm Transfer Dock button Pressing the DOCK button initiates docking mode Docking mode reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50 of normal throttle To turn off docking mode shift the engine into neutral and press the DOCK button Throttle only button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button and move the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing The horn will sound twice when throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position and press the throttle only button Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage 1 lever button Pressing the 1 LEVER button initiates single lever mode Single lever mode enables the throttle and shift functions of both engines to be controlled by the port control handle To turn off single lever mode shift the engine into neutral and press the 1 LEVER button 59 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 9 Sync button Pressing the SYNC button turns off or on the auto synchronization feature Refer to Synchronizing Engines a Neutral LEDS e Throttle only b Troll button f 1 lever butto
25. THE DISCLAIMERS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AS A RESULT THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Coverage And Exclusions The purpose of this section is to help eliminate some of the more common misunderstandings regarding warranty coverage The following information explains some of the types of services that are not covered by warranty The provisions set forth following have been incorporated by reference into the Three Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure the International Limited Outboard Warranty and the United States and Canada Limited Outboard Warranty Keep in mind that warranty covers repairs that are needed within the warranty period because of defects in material and workmanship Installation errors accidents normal wear and a variety of other causes that affect the product are not covered Warranty is limited to defects in material or workmanship but only when the consumer sale is made in the country to which distribution is authorized by us Should you have any questions concerning warranty coverage contact your authorized dealer They will be pleased to answer any questions that you may have GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 1 Minor adjustments and tune ups including checking cleaning or adjusting spark plugs ignition co
26. TRANSFER button allows engine operation to be transferred to a different helm Refer to Helm Transfer 78 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 5 Dock button Pressing the DOCK button initiates docking mode Docking mode reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50 of normal throttle To turn off docking mode shift the engine into neutral and press the DOCK button 6 Throttle only button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing The horn will sound twice when throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position and press the throttle only button Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage 7 1 lever button Pressing the 1 LEVER button initiates single lever mode Single lever mode enables the throttle and shift functions of both engines to be controlled by the port control handle To turn off single lever mode shift the engine into neutral and press the 1 LEVER button 79 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 8 Sync button Pressing the SYNC button turns off or on the auto synchronization feature Refer to Synchronizing Engines a Neutral LEDS e Throttle onl
27. To disengage the auto synchronization feature press the SYNC button la NEUTRAL Q lo pock oO THROTTLE ONLY 22590 HELM TRANSFER Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Neutral position is preferred when doing a station transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed in the neutral position a helm transfer can be done while in gear The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation Pressing the TRANSFER button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm When a helm transfer is initiated the control will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm Adjust the control handles to the desired throttle and gear position Once the TRANSFER button is pressed the transfer LED will light up and one beep will sound Press the TRANSFER button again to complete the helm transformation When helm transformation is complete another beep will sound and the transfer LED will turn off 62 FEATURES AND CONTROLS NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer If the
28. Welcome Aboard Proper care and maintenance is an important part in keeping your Mercury Product operating at peak efficiency for maximum performance and economy The enclosed Owner s Registration Card is your key to trouble free family fun Refer to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for full details of your warranty coverage Details of your nearest dealer can be found on www marinepower com where country maps and full contact information are displayed Is your engine properly registered for warranty purpose Please check on www marinepower com If necessary please contact your local dealer Declaration of Conformity This outboard motor s serial number plate contains in the lower corner left hand corner either the CE mark alone or the CE mark accompanied by a notified body number This outboard motor manufactured by Mercury Marine Fond du Lac WI USA or Marine Power Europe Inc Park Industriel de Petit Rechain Belgium complies with the requirements of the following directives by meeting the associated standards as amended If the CE mark is accompanied by a notified body number the following Recreational Craft Directive applies Recreational Craft Directive 2003 44 EC amending 94 25 EC General steering system ABYC P 17 A emission requirements B ISO 8178 Owner s manual B 4 ISO 8665 Noise emission levels C 1 ISO 14509 200 225 250 275 Verado 4 Stroke 90 10237070 506 2006 Mercury Marine The notified
29. Y NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY 3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion WHAT IS COVERED Mercury Marine warrants that each new Mercury Mariner Mercury Racing Sport Jet M Jet Drive Tracker by Mercury Marine Outboard Mercury MerCruiser Inboard or Sterndrive Engine Product will not be rendered inoperative as a direct result of corrosion for the period of time described below WARRANTY INFORMATION DURATION OF COVERAGE This limited corrosion warranty provides coverage for three 3 years from either the date the product is first sold or the date on which the product is first put into service whichever occurs first The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to subsequent non commercial use purchaser upon proper re registration of the product CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Warranty coverage is available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred and then only after the Mercury Marine specified pre delivery inspection process is completed and documented Warranty coverage becomes available upo
30. ake sure all the water intake holes stay submerged at all times 3 Operate the engine at slow speed only With the outboard tilted past 20 trim limit the warning horn will sound and engine speed will be automatically limited to approximately 2000 RPM The outboard must be tilted trimmed down below the maximum trim range to allow operation above 2000 RPM 91 OPERATION Pre Starting Check List Operator knows safe navigation boating and operating procedures An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard and readily accessible it is the law A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in the water Know your boats maximum load capacity Look at the boat capacity plate Fuel supply OK Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Know the waters and area you will be boating tides currents sand bars rocks and other hazards Make inspection checks listed in Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance Schedule Operating In Freezing Temperatures When using your outboard or having your outboard moored in freezing or near freezing temperatures keep the outboard tilted down at all times so the gearcase is submerged This prevents trapped water i
31. ants be instructed on proper starting and operating procedures should they be required to operate the engine in an emergency e g if the operator is accidentally ejected Should the operator fall out of the boat the possibility of serious injury or death from being run over by the boat can be greatly reduced by stopping the engine immediately Always properly connect both ends of the stop switch lanyard to the stop switch and the operator 16 GENERAL INFORMATION Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop switch activation The boat operator should never leave the operator s station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility This could cause any or all of the following potentially hazardous situations e Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion a particular concern for passengers in the front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller e Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas strong current or high winds e Loss of control when docking Protecting People In The Water WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his her direction even at slow s
32. anty WARRANTY INFORMATION Expenses related to haul out launch towing storage telephone rental inconvenience slip fees insurance coverage loan payments loss of time loss of income or any other type of incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty Also expenses associated with the removal and or replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design for access to the product are not covered by this warranty No individual or entity including Mercury Marine authorized dealers has been given authority by Mercury Marine to make any affirmation representation or warranty regarding the product other than those contained in this limited warranty and if made shall not be enforceable against Mercury Marine For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this warranty and those that are not see the Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual incorporated by reference into this warranty DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE _ DISCLAIMED THE WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AS A RESULT THEY MA
33. ater pump replacement in combination with an engine oil change e Replace water pump impeller more often if overheating occurs or reduced water pressure is noted 1 e Check power trim fluid See Checking Power Trim Fluid Replace high pressure in line fuel filter 1 e Replace spark plugs at first 300 hours or three years After that inspect spark plugs every 300 hours or three years Replace spark plugs as needed See Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement e Replace accessory drive belt See Accessory Drive Belt Inspection BEFORE PERIODS OF STORAGE e Refer to Storage procedure See Storage section Flushing The Cooling System Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt polluted or muddy water This will help prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the internal water passages 102 MAINTENANCE NOTE The outboard can be tilted or in the vertical operating position during flushing 1 With the engine turned off place the outboard in either the operating position vertical or in a tilted position 2 Disconnect the flush connector from fitting on the bottom cowl 0b01236 3 Thread a water hose into the flush fitting 0601237 4 Turn on the water tap 1 2 maximum and let the water flush through the cooling system for about 15 minutes 5 When flushing is complete turn off water and disconnect the water hose 6 Reinstall the flushing conne
34. ation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear Continue pulling back to increase speed 2 Shift lock Pressing the shift lock allows the engine to shift The shift lock must always be pressed when moving the control handle out of the neutral position 3428 40 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 3 Trim switch if equipped Pressing the trim switch allows the engine to trim up or down 4 Throttle only button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn indicates throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage 41 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 5 Stop start button Allows the boat operator to start or stop the engine without using the ignition key The ignition key must be in the ON position to start the engine 6 Lanyard stop switch Turns the ignition off whenever the operator when attached to the lanyard moves far enough away from the
35. ch e Cooling water intake j Top cowl holes 28 INSTALLATION Installing Outboard Before operation the outboard must be correctly installed with the required mounting hardware as shown Failure to correctly fasten outboard could result in outboard ejecting off boat transom causing serious injury death or property damage IMPORTANT For optimum boat performance and detailed engine installation instructions refer to the outboard installation manual supplied with the outboard We strongly recommend that your dealer install your outboard and related accessories to ensure proper installation and good performance If you install the outboard yourself follow instructions in the Outboard Installation Manual which is provided with the outboard The outboard must be secured to the boat transom with the four 12 7 mm 1 2 in diameter mounting bolts locknuts and washers provided Install two bolts through the upper set of mounting holes and two bolts through the lower set of mounting slots 29 INSTALLATION MAXIMUM OUTBOARD MOUNTING HEIGHT The mounting height of the outboard must not exceed 63 5 cm 25 in for L models 76 2 cm 30 in for XL models and 88 9 cm 35 in for XXL models Mounting the outboard higher may cause damage to the gearcase components 0b01312 Maximum Static Waterline The static waterline with boat at rest must be below the MAX STATIC WATERLINE mark on the idle relief grommet locate
36. change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out of the boat Avoid serious injury or death from being thrown within or out of a boat when it lands after jumping a wave or wake Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever possible Instruct all occupants that if a wake or wave jump occurs get low and hang on to a boat hand hold There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to launch off a wave or wake If the bow of your boat pitches down far enough while airborne upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface and submarine for an instant This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous stop and can send the occupants flying forward The boat may also steer sharply to one side Impact With Underwater Hazards Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you drive a boat in shallow water areas or in areas where you suspect underwater obstacles may exist which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom The most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage from striking a floating or underwater object is to control the boat speed Under these conditions boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed of 24 to 40 km h 15 to 25 MPH ZANE eae ns WSS 0b00315 20 GENERAL INFORMATION To avoid serious injury or death from all or part of an outboard coming into the boat after striking a floating or und
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38. ct at least one other person on board in the basics of starting and operating the outboard and boat handling in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard Passenger boarding Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding unloading or are near the back stern of the boat Just shifting the outboard into neutral is not sufficient 24 GENERAL INFORMATION Be alert The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing The operator must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front No passengers load or fishing seats should block the operators view when operating the boat above idle speed Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier in case the skier falls As an example your boat traveling at 40 km h 25 MPH will overtake a fallen skier 61 m 200 ft in front of you in 5 seconds Watch fallen skiers When using your boat for water skiing or similar activities always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator s side of the boat while returning to assist the skier The operator should always have the down skier in sight and never back up to the skier or anyone in the water Report accidents Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents A boating accident must be reported if 1 there is loss of life or probable loss of life 2 ther
39. ctor to the fitting on the bottom cowl Tighten the connector securely Cowl Removal and Installation COWL REMOVAL IMPORTANT Most maintenance points are accessible by removing the top cowl only 103 MAINTENANCE 1 Pull up on the top cowl lock latch 0b01324 2 Pull top cowl forward and lift off 3 Pull lower cowl release latch up 4 Remove rear cowl towards aft of outboard B0000 dhll 00000 ZOONS 0b01257 COWL INSTALLATION 1 Position lower cowl from aft side of outboard Make sure it fits properly in the rubber seal 104 MAINTENANCE 2 Lock cowl in place by pulling lower cowl latch down f E a eleele p OJ pOOd O0001 hoo ooo ie es i C3 fa ny 0b01671 3 Place top cowl into position over engine front first Ensure 4 cowl fits properly into the rubber seal The top cowl will lock into place when downward pressure is applied to the back side of cowl Ensure c fastened by pulling up on back of cowl owl is securely Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls IMPORTANT Dry wiping wiping the plastic surface when it is dry will result in minor surface scratches Always wet the surface before cleaning Do not use detergents containing hydrochloric acid Follow the cleaning and waxing procedure CLEANING AND WAXING PROCEDURE Before washing rinse the cowls with clean wate
40. d at the rear of the outboard when the outboard is fully tilted in down If waterline is above MAX STATIC WATERLINE mark adjust boat load forward or increase raise outboard mounting height to correctly place mark above waterline MAX STATIC WATERLIN f 4224 30 INSTALLATION Propeller Selection For best all around performance from your outboard boat combination select a propeller that allows the engine to operate in the upper half of the recommended full throttle RPM range with the boat normally loaded refer to General Information Specifications This RPM range allows for better acceleration while maintaining maximum boat speed 22551 If changing conditions cause the RPM to drop below the recommended range such as warmer more humid weather operation at higher elevations increased boat load or a dirty boat bottom gearcase a propeller change or cleaning may be required to maintain performance and ensure the outboards durability Check full throttle RPM using an accurate tachometer with the engine trimmed out to a balanced steering condition steering effort equal in both directions without causing the propeller to break loose 31 TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat Outboard When transporting the boat on a trailer the outboard should be positioned and or supported in one of the following ways 1 If the boat trailer provides sufficient ground clearance the outboard may be tilted down to the vertical
41. e Engine Engine Inner Engine Outer Engine Function Port inner Off ignition ae key switch Running Running Running turned off controlled by starboard control handle Starboard inner engine Off ignition key throttle and Running Running Running switch turned shift off controlled by port control handle Port outer engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Off Running Starboard outer engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port inner engine throttle and shift controlled by port control Off ignition key handle Running switch turned Starboard on inner engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle 67 Off ignition key switch Running turned on FEATURES AND CONTROLS Turning off the starboard outer engine while underway will cause the starboard inner engine to go into forced neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by turning the starboard outer engine ignition key to the on position and moving the starboard control handle back into neutral position and then re engaging The inner engine speed and gear shift will then be controlled by the starboard control handle Turning off the port outer engine while underway will cause the port inner engine to go into forced neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by turning the port outer engine ignition key to the on position and moving the port cont
42. e communication Intermittent beep Engine Guardian System Remote control failure is activated Power limit will restrict engine speed to idle Single beep engine May be a problem with one running of the engine functions Have your dealer check the engine soon Sensor Actuator out of range Continuous Engine Guardian System is activated Power limit will restrict engine speed to either idle or 75 depending on fault ENGINE GUARDIAN SYSTEM The Engine Guardian System monitors the critical sensors on the engine for any early indications of problems The system will respond to a problem by emitting a continuous beep and or reducing engine power in order to provide engine protection If Guardian System has been activated reduce throttle speed The problem will need to be identified and corrected if possible The system must be reset before the engine will operate at higher speeds Moving the throttle lever back to the idle position will reset the system 85 FEATURES AND CONTROLS SMARTCRAFT PRODUCT A Mercury SmartCraft System instrument package can be purchased for this outboard A few of the functions the instrument package will display are engine RPM coolant temperature oil pressure water pressure battery voltage fuel consumption and engine operating hours The SmartCraft Instrument package will also aid in Engine Guardian diagnostics The SmartCraft Instrument package will display critical engine alarm da
43. e fill hole Use SAE OW 30 synthetic power steering fluid if needed 7 D 0b01527 a Power steering cover c Fill full level b Fill cap Synthetic Power Steering Fluid SAE Power steering system 92 858002K01 OW 30 Changing Engine Oil ENGINE OIL CAPACITY Engine oil capacity is approximately 7 0 liters 7 4 quarts PUMP METHOD IMPORTANT Tilt outboard out up past vertical for approximately one minute to allow trapped oil to drain back to the oil sump IMPORTANT To reduce or prevent oil spillage when removing the oil filter make sure that the outboard is upright not tilted and the engine is cold or has not run for at least one hour 122 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT The pump method is preferred to remove engine oil from XXL models If the drain method is used an oil drain funnel must be used to divert oil from the lower splash plate and into the container 1 Tilt outboard out up past vertical for approximately one minute to allow trapped oil to drain back to the oil sump Place the outboard in a vertical position Remove dipstick and slide adaptor tube of crankcase oil pump through oil dipstick hole to bottom of engine oil sump Pump out the engine oil into an appropriate container Aids in the removal of engine oil without draining the crankcase DRAIN METHOD 1 Tilt outboard out up past vertical for approximately one minute to allow
44. e is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid 3 there is damage to boats or other property where the damage value exceeds 500 00 or 4 there is complete loss of the boat Seek further assistance from local law enforcement 25 GENERAL INFORMATION Recording Serial Number It is important to record this number for future reference The serial number is located on the outboard as shown Serial Number OTXXXXXX 20XX XXXX lt a RPM 0b01322 a Serial number d Year manufactured b Model year e Certified Europe Insignia c Model designation as applicable 200 225 250 275 Specifications International Full Throttle RPM Range Idle Speed in Neutral Gear Piston Displacement Recommended Spark Plug Recommended Gasoline 1 With engine fully warmed up 26 GENERAL INFORMATION Recommended Oil Refer to Fuel amp Oil Right Hand Rotation Gearcase Lubricant Capacity STON 32 8 1 02 Left Hand Rotation Gearcase Lubricant Capacity 209 Ne IGZ Engine Oil Capacity With Oil Filter Replacement PO Mets hea 1000 Marine Cranking Amps MCA 800 Cold Battery Rating Cranking AMPS CCA or 180 Ampere Hour Ah Sound at Drivers Ear ICOMIA 39 94 4 Stroke 27 GENERAL INFORMATION Component Identification 0b01302 a Rear cowl f Spray plate b Lower cowl chaps g Pedestal c Anti ventilation plate h Engine flush d Gearcase i Auxiliary tilt swit
45. e sure thermostat closes completely at room temperature Check engine water separating fuel filter for contaminants Clean and or replace filter See Fuel System Check corrosion control anodes Check more frequently when used in salt water See Corrosion Control Anodes Drain and replace gearcase lubricant See Gearcase Lubrication Check power steering fluid See Checking Power Steering Fluid Inspect battery See Battery Inspection Saltwater usage Remove and inspect spark plugs for corrosion and replace spark plugs as necessary Apply a thin coating of Anti Seize Compound only on threads of spark plug prior to installation See Maintenance Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer 101 MAINTENANCE Anti Seize Compound Spark plug threads 92 881091K1 e Check wiring and connectors e Check tightness of bolts nuts and other fasteners e Check cowl seals to make sure seals are intact and not damaged e Check internal cowl sound reduction foam if equipped to make sure foam is intact and not damaged e Check that the intake silencer if equipped is in place e Check that the idle relief muffler if equipped is in place e Check for loose hose clamps and rubber boots if equipped on the air intake assembly EVERY 300 HOURS OF USE OR THREE YEARS IMPORTANT Engine oil must be drained before removing gearcase to avoid oil spillage Perform scheduled w
46. ecause of possible adverse effects of alcohol in gasoline it is recommended that only alcohol free gasoline be used where possible If only fuel containing alcohol is available or if the presence of alcohol is unknown increased inspection frequency for leaks and abnormalities is required 35 FUEL AND OIL IMPORTANT When operating a Mercury Marine engine on gasoline containing alcohol storage of gasoline in the fuel tank for long periods should be avoided Long periods of storage common to boats create unique problems In cars alcohol blend fuels normally are consumed before they can absorb enough moisture to cause trouble but boats often sit idle long enough for phase separation to take place In addition internal corrosion may take place during storage if alcohol has washed protective oil films from internal components Filling Fuel Tank Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the area while filling fuel tanks Fill fuel tanks outdoors away from heat sparks and open flames Remove portable fuel tanks from boat to refill them Always stop engine before refilling tanks Do not completely fill the fuel tanks Leave approximately 10 of the tank volume unfilled Fuel will expand in volume as its temperature rises and can leak under pressure if the tank is completely filled PORTABLE FUEL TANK PLACEMENT IN THE BOAT Place t
47. ecommended oil to the midpoint of the operating range midpoint of cross hatched region Adding approximately 7 liters 7 4 quarts will bring oil level to midpoint of cross hatched region 0b01250 2 Reinstall oil fill cap 3 With outboard in water or cooling water flush hose connected idle engine for five minutes to check for leaks at the oil filter 4 Stop engine and check oil level Gearcase Lubrication When adding or changing gearcase lubricant visually check for the presence of water in the lubricant If water is present it may have settled to the bottom and will drain out prior to the lubricant or it may be mixed with the lubricant giving it a milky colored appearance If water is noticed have the gearcase checked by your dealer Water in the lubricant may result in premature bearing failure or in freezing temperatures will turn to ice and damage the gearcase Examine the drained gearcase lubricant for metal particles A small amount of metal particles indicates normal gear wear An excessive amount of metal filings or larger particles chips may indicate abnormal gear wear and should be checked by an authorized dealer DRAINING GEARCASE 1 Place outboard in a vertical operating position 126 MAINTENANCE 2 Remove propeller Refer to Propeller Replacement 3 Place drain pan below outboard 4 Remove vent plug and fill drain plug and drain lubricant a Vent plug b Fi
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49. eed to the inactive helm and position remote control lever to the idle position 3 Press throttle only station select button two times The ACTIVE light will illuminate to indicate the remote control is in control of the engine a Active light b Throttle only station select button 4 The ACTIVE light will switch off at the original helm Synchronizing Helms Prior To Helm Transfer Pressing the throttle only station select button one time allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle setting at the new station with the handle setting that is at the old to be inactive station If the handle is not matched the neutral light will flash The light blinks faster as the handle is nearing match position Once the light stays on continuously the handle is matched and the throttle only station select button can be pressed again to complete the transfer This completes the transfer process and give control to the new station If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds the helm transfer is cancelled 52 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Dual Handle Console Control Features and Operation 1 Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear Continue pulling back to inc
50. er is initiated the control will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm Adjust the control handles to the desired throttle and gear position NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound Pressing the throttle only station select button again will re initiate a helm transfer 71 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1 Place active remote control lever to idle position 2 Proceed to the inactive helm and position remote control lever to the idle position 3 Press throttle only station select button two times The ACTIVE light will illuminate to indicate the remote control is in control of the engine 22753 a Active light b Throttle only station select button 4 The ACTIVE light will switch off at the original helm Synchronizing Helms Prior To Helm Transfer Pressing the throttle only station select button one time allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle setting at the new station with the handle setting that is at the old to be inactive station If the handle is not matched the neutral light will flash The light blinks faster as the handle is nearing match position Once the light stays on continuously the handle is matched and the throttle only station select button can be pressed again to complete the transfer Th
51. erwater obstacle maintain a top speed no greater than minimum planing speed Striking a floating or underwater object could result in an infinite number of situations Some of these situations could result in the following Part of the outboard or the entire outboard could break loose and fly into the boat e The boat could move suddenly in a new direction Such a sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out of the boat A rapid reduction in speed This will cause occupants to be thrown forward or even out of the boat Impact damage to the outboard and or boat Keep in mind the most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage during an impact is control the boat speed Boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed when driving in waters known to have underwater obstacles After striking a submerged object stop the engine as soon as possible and inspect it for any broken or loose parts If damage is present or suspected the outboard should be taken to an authorized dealer for a thorough inspection and necessary repair The boat should also be checked for any hull fractures transom fractures or water leaks Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts of the outboard or could affect control of the boat If continued running is necessary do so at greatly reduced speeds Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat c
52. ery Will Not Hold Charge c ccceceeeeeeceecteceeteeeeneees 133 Owner Service Assistance Local Repair ServiCe ccsccceccceecceceaeecaeecaeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 135 Service Away From Home c ccc ccccneeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneceenees 135 Parts And Accessories INQuiri S ce cceeeceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeees 135 Service ASSIStANCE cecccceeeccceeeceeaeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeaneees 135 Mercury Marine Service Offices 136 viii WARRANTY INFORMATION Transfer Of Warranty The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser but only for the remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty This will not apply to products used for commercial applications To transfer the warranty to the subsequent owner send or fax a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement new owner s name address and engine serial number to Mercury Marine s warranty registration department In the United States and Canada mail to Mercury Marine Attn Warranty Registration Department W6250 W Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 920 929 5054 Fax 920 929 5893 Upon processing the transfer of warranty Mercury Marine will send registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail There is no charge for this service For products purchased outside the United States and Canada contact the distributor in your country or the Marine Power Service Cen
53. ery sizes will vary Check with the manufacturer for a starting battery with a MCA CCA or Ah specification that will be equal to or greater than the SAE Standard J537 specified previously IMPORTANT For DTS products each engine must be equipped with its own starting battery If your boat application requires additional battery loads for boat accessories or marine electronics itis recommended that an auxiliary battery or batteries be installed Hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to battery posts to avoid loss of electrical power When connecting engine battery hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to battery posts Torque nuts to specifications Descon S m f _ 107 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Battery cable size and length is critical Refer to Battery Cable Size tables or engine installation manual for size requirements Decal needs to be placed on or near battery box for future service reference One 5 16 in and one 3 8 in hex nut are supplied per battery for wing nut replacement Metric hex nuts are not supplied Air Filter DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES DTS Digital Throttle and Shift applications and Optimax engines must use a marine starting battery with 1000 MCA 800 CCA or 180 Ah rating e 13 5Nm 120 Ibs in DO NOT USE WING IMPORTANT NUTS Battery cable size and length is critical Refer to engine installation manual for size requirements 37 895387 Place decal on
54. es And Canada 05 1 Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States Canada Europe Confederation of Independent States Middle East and PANG EAA AE E TEET STEE teach cetanactenmets shunak deters cet es 3 3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion 6 Warranty Coverage And EXCIUSIONS ccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 General Information Boater s Responsibilities cccccccccccccececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseesteeees 13 Before Operating Your Outboard eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 13 Boat Horsepower Capacity 00 ccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeaaes 14 High Speed And High Performance Boat Operation 14 Outboard Remote Control Models ceee esse eeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeees 15 Lanyard Stop SWIC iescieiccccecctentheanssvgeteten ccd eaxs taecd ebeactacced everson 15 Protecting People In The Water 17 Passenger Safety Message Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats 18 Wave And Wake JUMPING cccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaaaees 19 Impact With Underwater Hazards ccccccceecceeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeees 20 Exhaust EMISSIONS isin e ie a a aa tas 22 Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard 0eeee 23 Safe Boating Suggestions 2 ccsccseecteceeteeeetendenssceeeeeeesteees 24 Recording Serial NUMbel 2 cccceeceeeeeseseseeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeee 26 200 225 250 2
55. faster as the handle is nearing match position Once the light stays on continuously the handle is matched and the throttle only station select button can be pressed again to complete the transfer This completes the transfer process and give control to the new station If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds the helm transfer is cancelled Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation 1 Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear Continue pushing back to increase speed 48 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 Trim switch if equipped Pressing the trim switch allows the engine to trim up or down 12874 a Trim switch 3 Control handle tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle cover must be removed This will help prevent unwanted motion of the remote control handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension Adjust to the desired tension 49 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 4 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions cover must be removed
56. he fuel tank in the boat so the vent is higher than the fuel level under normal boat operating conditions Engine Oil Recommendations Mercury or Quicksilver NMMA FC W certified synthetic blend 25W 40 multi viscosity 4 Stroke Outboard Oil is recommended for general all temperature use If the recommended Mercury or Quicksilver NUMA FC W certified oil is not available a major brand of NMMA FC W certified 4 Stroke Outboard Oil of similar viscosity may be used 36 FUEL AND OIL IMPORTANT The use of non detergent oils multi viscosity oils other than Mercury or Quicksilver NMMA FC W certified oil or a major brand NMMA FC W certified oil synthetic oils low quality oils or oils that contain solid additives are not recommended LZZERCURY 4 STROKE ENGINE OIL OIL CAPACITY 7 0L 7 4 U S qt SAE 25W 40 3435 Checking And Adding Engine Oil IMPORTANT Do not overfill Tilt outboard out up past vertical for approximately one minute to allow trapped oil to drain back to the oil sump Tilt outboard to vertical not tilted position when checking engine oil For accurate readings check oil only when engine is cold or after engine has not run for at least an hour 1 Before starting cold engine tilt outboard out up past vertical to allow trapped oil to drain back to the oil sump Allow outboard to remain tilted for approximately one minute 2 Tilt outboard to vertical operating position 3 Remove the top cowl Refer to
57. he owner s responsibility 8 Use of other than Mercury Precision or Quicksilver parts when making warranty repairs 9 Oils lubricants or fluids changed as a matter of normal maintenance is customer s responsibility unless loss or contamination of same is caused by product failure that would be eligible for warranty consideration 10 Participating in or preparing for racing or other competitive activity or operating with a racing type lower unit 11 Engine noise does not necessarily indicate a serious engine problem If diagnosis indicates a serious internal engine condition which could result in a failure condition responsible for noise should be corrected under the warranty 12 Lower unit and or propeller damage caused by striking a submerged object is considered a marine hazard 13 Water entering engine through the fuel intake air intake or exhaust system or submersion 14 Failure of any parts caused by lack of cooling water which results from starting motor out of water foreign material blocking inlet holes motor being mounted too high or trimmed too far out 15 Use of fuels and lubricants which are not suitable for use with or on the product Refer to the Maintenance section 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION 16 Our limited warranty does not apply to any damage to our products caused by the installation or use of parts and accessories which are not manufactured or sold by us Failures which are not related to the use of those
58. helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound Pressing the TRANSFER button poe will re initiate a helm transfer NEUTRAL K ee ee Les 22593 Synchronizing Helms Prior To Transfer Pressing the TRANSFER button allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle settings at the new helm with the handle settings that are at the old to be inactive helm If the handles are not matched the neutral lights will flash The light blinks faster as the handles are nearing match position Once the light stays on continuously the handles are matched and the button can be pressed again to complete the transfer This completes the transfer process and gives control to the new station If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds the action will be cancelled Shadow Mode Control Features and Operation TRIPLE ENGINE THROTTLE AND SHIFT OPERATION Movement of the handles on the remote control allows the boat operator to control the engine throttle speed and gear shift positions of all three engines The throttle and shift function is dependant on what engines are running Refer to the following table 63 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Engine Center Engine Starboard Engine k ff 64 Control Handle Function Port engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard con
59. ill sound twice when throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position and press the throttle only button Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage Pressing the station select button at an inactive helm initiates a helm transfer Refer to Helm Transfer Arrow trackpad Navigates through System View on screen function messages Select button Selects System View on screen options and confirm data entries Holding the select button for two seconds will pause the slide show if selected in Favorites Holding the select button for three seconds will activate the reset data function except when in the slide show function Holding the select button for five seconds or more will bring up the Home page 69 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 5 Neutral LEDs The neutral LEDs illuminate when engines are in neutral gear position The lights will flash when in throttle only mode NOTE Gear position is determined by sensing the position of the shift actuator on the engine not the position of the control handle 6 Active LED The active LED illuminates to show the remote control is active and ready for use 7 Sync LED The SYNC LED illuminates when the RPM of the engines are being synchronized by the DTS system a Neutral LEDS d Sync LED b Select button e Throttle only station c Arrow trackpad select button f Active LED SYNCHRONIZING ENGINES The
60. in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and or travel time If the service provided is not covered by this warranty purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material and any other expenses associated with that service Purchaser shall not unless requested by Mercury ship the product or parts of the product directly to Mercury Proof of registered ownership must be presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty does not cover electrical system corrosion corrosion resulting from damage corrosion which causes purely cosmetic damage abuse or improper service corrosion to accessories instruments steering systems corrosion to factory installed jet drive unit damage due to marine growth product sold with less than a one year limited Product warranty replacement parts parts purchased by customer products used in a commercial application Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related use of the product or any use of the product which generates income for any part of the warranty period even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes WARRANTY INFORMATION Corrosion damage caused by stray electrical currents on shore power connections nearby boats submerged metal is not covered by this corrosion warranty and should be protected against by the use of a corrosion protection system such as
61. in your area contains either methanol methyl alcohol or ethanol ethyl alcohol you should be aware of certain adverse effects that can occur These adverse effects are more severe with methanol Increasing the percentage of alcohol in the fuel can also worsen these adverse effects Some of these adverse effects are caused because the alcohol in the gasoline can absorb moisture from the air resulting in a separation of the water alcohol from the gasoline in the fuel tank The fuel system components on your Mercury Marine engine will withstand up to 10 alcohol content in the gasoline We do not know what percentage your boat s fuel system will withstand Contact your boat manufacturer for specific recommendations on the boat s fuel system components fuel tanks fuel lines and fittings Be aware that gasolines containing alcohol may cause increased e Corrosion of metal parts e Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts e Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines e Starting and operating difficulties FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fuel leakage from any part of the fuel system can be a fire and explosion hazard which can cause serious bodily injury or death Careful periodic inspection of entire fuel system is mandatory particularly after storage All fuel components should be inspected for leakage softening hardening swelling or corrosion Any sign of leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further engine operation B
62. ing 15 GENERAL INFORMATION Important Safety Information The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough away from the operator s position to activate the switch This would occur if the operator accidentally falls overboard or moves within the boat a sufficient distance from the operator s position Falling overboard and accidental ejections are more likely to occur in certain types of boats such as low sided inflatables bass boats high performance boats and light sensitive handling fishing boats operated by a hand tiller Falling overboard and accidental ejections are also likely to occur as a result of poor operating practices such as sitting on the back of the seat or gunwale at planing speeds standing at planing speeds sitting on elevated fishing boat decks operating at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in one direction drinking alcohol or consuming drugs or daring high speed boat maneuvers While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately a boat will continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down However the boat will not complete a full circle While the boat is coasting it can cause injury to anyone in the boat s path as seriously as the boat would when under power We strongly recommend that other occup
63. ion select button at an inactive helm initiates a helm transfer Refer to Helm Transfer 6 Arrow trackpad Navigates through System View on screen function messages 7 Select button Selects System View on screen options and confirms data entries Holding the select button for two seconds will pause the slide show if selected in Favorites Holding the select button for three seconds will activate the reset data function except when in the slide show function Holding the select button for five seconds or more will bring up the Home page 54 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 8 Neutral LEDs The neutral LEDs illuminate when engines are in neutral gear position The lights will flash when in throttle only mode NOTE Gear position is determined by sensing the position of the shift actuator on the engine not the position of the control handle 9 Active LED The active LED illuminates to show the remote control is active and ready for use 10 SYNC LED The SYNC LED illuminates when the RPM of the two engines are being synchronized by the DTS system a Neutral LEDS d SYNC LED b Select button e Throttle only station c Arrow trackpad select button f Active LED SYNCHRONIZING ENGINES The auto synchronizing feature when engaged will automatically adjust all engine speeds to match the speed of the starboard engine 55 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine auto synchronization will automatically engage when engine speed
64. is completes the transfer process and give control to the new station If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds the helm transfer is cancelled Shadow Mode Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation TRIPLE ENGINE THROTTLE AND SHIFT OPERATION Movement of the handles on the remote control allows the boat operator to control the engine throttle speed and gear shift positions of all three engines The throttle and shift function is dependant on what engines are running Refer to the following table 72 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Engine Center Engine Starboard Engine i ff 73 Control Handle Function Port engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Center engine throttle average of port and starboard engines Center engine shift neutral unless both engines are in the same gear Port and center engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard and center engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Engine Center Engine Starboard Engine Control Handle Function Starboard engine thro
65. is over 900 RPM for two seconds and remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other The SYNC light will turn on when the engines are synchronized Auto synchronization will stay engaged up to 95 throttle opening To disengage move one or both control handles until they are more than 10 apart reduce engine speed below 900 RPM or increase engine speed beyond 95 HELM TRANSFER Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Idle position is preferred when doing a helm transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed at idle position a helm transfer can be done while in gear NOTE The active light on the remote control will be illuminated at the helm that is in control of the engine The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation Pressing the throttle only station select button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm When a helm transfer is initiated the control will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm Adjust the control handles to the desired throttle and gear position NOTE There is a 10
66. ition 3428 Advance the control lever to further increase speed DTS CONSOLE MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL IMPORTANT Never shift outboard into gear unless engine speed is at idle Do not shift outboard into forward or reverse when the engine is not running e The outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation Forward F Neutral N and Reverse R e When shifting always stop at neutral position and allow the engine speed to return to idle Advance the control lever to further increase speed 97 OPERATION Stopping The Engine IMPORTANT Turning key to the START position while the engine is running will result in engine shut down while leaving the DTS system active This will allow the use of the power trim tilt from the remote control handle Reduce engine speed and shift outboard to neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position g ACC KT 98 MAINTENANCE Outboard Care To keep your outboard in the best operating condition it is important that your outboard receive the periodic inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule We urge you to keep it maintained properly to ensure the safety of you and your passengers and retain its dependability Neglected inspection and maintenance service of your outboard or attempting to perform maintenance or repair on your outboard if you are not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures could cau
67. k to the OFF position The filling of the fuel system is complete 95 OPERATION 6 Ignition key starting Turn the ignition key to START position and release the key The electronic starting system will automatically crank the engine for starting If the engine fails to start the engine will stop cranking Turn the key to START position again until engine starts ACC Q os N Jv 3485 7 After engine starts check for a steady stream of water flowing out of the water pump indicator hole IMPORTANT If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole stop engine and check the cooling water intake for obstruction No obstruction may indicate a water pump failure or blockage in the cooling system These conditions will cause the engine to overheat Have the outboard checked by your dealer Operating the engine while overheated will cause engine damage Gear Shifting DTS PANEL MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL IMPORTANT Never shift outboard into gear unless engine speed is at idle Do not shift outboard into forward or reverse when the engine is not running e The outboard has three gear shift positions to provide operation Forward F Neutral N and Reverse R 3427 96 OPERATION e When shifting always stop at neutral position and allow the engine speed to return to idle e Panel mount remote control requires the operator to always press shift lock while moving the control handle out of the neutral pos
68. kpad Features and Operation 1 Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing the handle forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear Continue pulling the handle back to increase speed Trim switch if equipped Pressing the trim switch allows the engine to trim up and down Neutral lights The neutral lights illuminate when the engine is in neutral gear position The lights will flash when the engine is in throttle only mode NOTE Gear position is determined by the position of the shift actuator on the engine not the position of the control handle 58 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Troll button Pressing the TROLL button activates troll control The troll control feature allows the boat operator to set the engine speed for slow speed cruising or maneuvering To activate move the control handles into forward detent and press the button Use the or buttons to decrease or increase speed up to a maximum of 1000 RPM If troll control is set at a desired speed and then shut off the system remembers the set speed and will return to that speed when re engaged To turn off the troll control press the TROLL button move the throttle to a different speed or shift the engine into neutral Transfer button Pressing the T
69. ll drain plug GEARCASE LUBRICANT CAPACITY Gearcase lubricant capacity is approximately 970 ml 32 8 fl oz GEARCASE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATION Mercury or Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lubricant CHECKING LUBRICANT LEVEL AND REFILLING GEARCASE 1 Place outboard in a vertical operating position 2 Remove vent plug sealing washer 3 Remove fill drain plug Place lubricant tube into the fill hole and add lubricant until it appears at the vent hole a Vent hole b Fill hole 127 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Replace sealing washers if damaged 4 Stop adding lubricant Install the vent plug and sealing washer before removing the lubricant tube 5 Remove lubricant tube and reinstall cleaned fill drain plug and sealing washer 128 STORAGE Storage Preparation The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to protect it from rust corrosion and damage caused by freezing of trapped water The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your outboard for out of season storage or prolonged storage two months or longer Never start or operate your outboard even momentarily without water circulating through all the cooling water intake holes in the gearcase to prevent damage to the water pump running dry or overheating of the engine FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT Gasoline containing alcohol ethanol or methanol can cause a formation of acid during storage
70. llow all fuel system service instructions Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the area while servicing any part of the fuel system IMPORTANT Use an approved container to collect and store fuel Wipe up spilled fuel immediately Material used to contain spilled fuel must be disposed of in an approved receptacle Before servicing any part of the fuel system 1 Stop engine and disconnect the battery 2 Perform fuel system service in a well ventilated area 3 Inspect any completed service work for sign of fuel leakage FUEL LINE INSPECTION Visually inspect the fuel line for cracks swelling leaks hardness or other signs of deterioration or damage If any of these conditions are found the fuel line must be replaced WATER SEPARATING FUEL FILTER NOTE The warning system will turn on when water in the fuel filter reaches the full level Refer to Features and Controls Warning System This filter removes moisture and debris from the fuel If the filter holder becomes filled with water the water can be removed If the filter becomes plugged with debris replace the filter Refer to the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance interval Filter Removal 1 Turn ignition key switch to OFF position 111 MAINTENANCE 2 Remove fuel vapor purge relief valve cap green cap located aft of starter motor 3470 Fuel vapor vent system is under pressure Cover
71. mage It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices 13 GENERAL INFORMATION Boat Horsepower Capacity Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can 1 cause loss of boat control 2 place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3 cause the boat to break apart particularly around the transom area Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury death or boat damage Do not overpower or overload your boat Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines If in doubt contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer U S COAST GUARD CAPACITY MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX MAXIMUM PERSON CAPACITY POUNDS XXX MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY XXX 0b00306 High Speed And High Performance Boat Operation If your outboard is to be used on a high speed or high performance boat with which you are unfamiliar we recommend that you never operate it at its high speed capability without first requesting an initial orientation and familiarization demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator experienced with your boat outboard combination For additional information obtain a copy of our Hi Performance Boat Operation booklet from your dealer distributor or Mercury Marine x ob00307 GENERAL INFORMATION Outboard Remote Cont
72. mercial users of these products receive warranty coverage of one 1 year from the date of first retail sale or one 1 year from the date in which the product was first put into service whichever occurs first Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related use of the product or any use of the product which generates income for any part of the warranty period even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred from one recreational use customer to a subsequent recreational use customer upon proper re registration of the product Unexpired warrant coverage cannot be transferred either to or from a commercial use customer CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Warranty coverage is available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred and then only after the Mercury Marine specified pre delivery inspection process is completed and documented Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product by the authorized dealer Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty coverage Mercu
73. mponents carburetor settings filters belts controls and checking lubrication made in connection with normal services 2 Factory installed jet drive units Specific parts excluded from the warranty are The jet drive impeller and jet drive liner damaged by impact or wear and water damaged drive shaft bearings as a result of improper maintenance 3 Damage caused by neglect lack of maintenance accident abnormal operation or improper installation or service 4 Haul out launch towing charges removal and or replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat design for necessary access to the product all related transportation charges and or travel time etc Reasonable access must be provided to the product for warranty service Customer must deliver product to an authorized dealer 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION 5 Additional service work requested by customer other than that necessary to satisfy the warranty obligation 6 Labor performed by other than an authorized dealer may be covered only under following circumstances When performed on emergency basis providing there are no authorized dealers in the area who can perform the work required or have no facilities to haul out etc and prior factory approval has been given to have the work performed at this facility 7 All incidental and or consequential damages storage charges telephone or rental charges of any type inconvenience or loss of time or income are t
74. n c Transfer button g Sync button d Dock button 10 Control handle tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle cover must be removed This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension Adjust to tension desired 60 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 11 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions cover must be removed Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension Adjust to tension desired TH 0b01170 a Detent tension b Control handle tension adjustment screw adjustment screw SYNCHRONIZING ENGINES The auto synchronizing feature when engaged will automatically adjust all engine speeds to match the speed of the starboard engine Press the SYNC button on the CAN trackpad to turn auto synchronization on or off When the sync LED is yellow the SYNC button has been pressed but the conditions are not right for auto synchronization to engage When the sync LED turns red engine synchronization has been engaged The engines will remain synchronized as long as engine speed is over 900 RPM for two seconds remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other and the engines are below 95 throttle opening 61 FEATURES AND CONTROLS
75. n gearcase from freezing and causing possible damage to the water pump and other components If there is a chance of ice forming on the water the outboard should be removed and drained completely of water If ice should form at the water level inside the outboard driveshaft housing it will block water flow to the engine causing possible damage 92 OPERATION Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water We recommend that you flush the internal water passages of your outboard with fresh water after each use in salt or polluted water This will prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the water passages Refer to Maintenance Flushing The Cooling System If you keep your boat moored in the water always tilt the outboard so the gearcase is completely out of water except in freezing temperatures when not in use Wash the outboard exterior and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gearcase with fresh water after each use Each month spray Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Corrosion Guard on external metal surfaces Do not spray on corrosion control anodes as this will reduce the effectiveness of the anodes Engine Break in Procedure Severe damage to the engine can result by not complying with the Engine Break in Procedure 1 For the first two hours of operation run the engine at varied throttle settings up to 4500 RPM or at three quarter throttle and at full throttle for approximately one minute every ten minutes
76. n proper registration of the product by the authorized dealer Corrosion prevention devices specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be in use on the boat and routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely performed including without limitation the replacement of sacrificial anodes use of specified lubricants and touch up of nicks and scratches in order to maintain warranty coverage Mercury Marine reserves the right to make warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance WHAT MERCURY WILL DO Mercury s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to at our option repairing a corroded part replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified re manufactured parts or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product Mercury reserves the right to improve or modify products from time to time without assuming an obligation to modify products previously manufactured WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE The customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair and reasonable access to the product for warranty service Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer written notice must be given to Mercury We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair Purchaser
77. odes are located on each side of the gearcase Another anode is installed on the bottom of the pedestal Two more anodes are located on the bottom of each power trim ram 0b01515 114 MAINTENANCE Propeller Replacement 1 Shift outboard to neutral position 2 Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer 0b00376 3 Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller to hold propeller and remove propeller nut 0b01672 4 Pull propeller straight off shaft If propeller is seized to the shaft and cannot be removed have the propeller removed by an authorized dealer 5 To aid in future removal of the propeller liberally coat the propeller shaft splines with one of the following Mercury Quicksilver products Anti Corrosion Propeller shaft 92 802867A1 Grease splines 2 4 C Marine Propeller shaft Lubricant with Teflon splines pore eer 115 MAINTENANCE 6 Flo Torgq Il Drive Hub Propellers Install forward thrust hub replaceable drive sleeve propeller thrust hub propeller nut retainer and propeller nut onto the shaft ol Ae 7 a 0b00421 a Propeller nut d Propeller b Propeller nut retainer e Replaceable drive c Thrust hub sleeve f Forward thrust hub 7 Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and torque to specifications 8 Secure propeller nut by bending three of the tabs into the thrust hub grooves
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79. ontrol Continued boating with major impact damage can result in sudden outboard component failure with or without subsequent impacts Have the outboard thoroughly inspected and any necessary repairs made 21 GENERAL INFORMATION Exhaust Emissions BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion engines This includes the outboards sterndrives and inboard engines that propel boats as well as the generators that power various boat accessories Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that is odorless colorless and tasteless Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning which should not be confused with seasickness or intoxication include headache dizziness drowsiness and nausea Avoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventilation Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in sufficient concentration can lead to unconsciousness brain damage or death GOOD VENTILATION Ventilate passenger area open side curtains or forward hatches to remove fumes Example of desired air flow through the boat POOR VENTILATION Under certain running and or wind conditions permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat Although the occurrence is rare on a very calm day swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationa
80. ontrol hazards Consider the following lists carefully 1 Trimming In or Down Can Lower the bow Result in quicker planing off especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy boat Generally improve the ride in choppy water In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin to plow with their bow in the water while on plane This can result in an unexpected turn in either direction called bow steering or over steering if any turn is attempted or if a significant wave is encountered Avoid possible serious injury or death Adjust outboard to an intermediate trim position as soon as boat is on plane to avoid possible ejection due to boat spin out Do not attempt to turn boat when on plane if outboard is trimmed extremely in or down and there is a pull on the steering wheel 2 Trimming Out or Up can Lift the bow higher out of the water Generally increase top speed Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom In excess can cause boat porpoising bouncing or propeller ventilation Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake holes are above the water line 88 FEATURES AND CONTROLS TILTING TO FULL UP POSITION Tilt At Helm NOTE The trim tilt switch will remain active for 15 minutes after the ignition key switch has been turned off 1 If the ignition key switch has been turned off for over 15 minutes turn it to the ON position 2 Press the trim tilt s
81. operating position with no additional support required 0b01268 2 lf additional ground clearance is required the outboard should be tilted up and supported using the outboard s tilt support bracket trailering position and or an accessory transom support device Refer to Features and Controls Tilting Operation 0b01307 32 TRANSPORTING 3 For maximum ground clearance the outboard can be tilted to the full tilt position and supported using the outboards tilt support bracket and or an accessory transom support device 0b01267 Additional clearance may be required for railroad crossings driveways and trailer bouncing Refer to your local dealer for recommendations IMPORTANT Do not rely on the power trim tilt system to maintain proper ground clearance for trailering The power trim tilt system is not intended to support the outboard for trailering Shift the outboard to forward gear This prevents the propeller from spinning freely when boat is trailered 33 FUEL AND OIL Fuel Recommendations IMPORTANT Use of improper gasoline can damage your engine Engine damage resulting from the use of improper gasoline is considered misuse of the engine and damage caused thereby will not be covered under the limited warranty FUEL RATINGS Mercury Marine engines will operate satisfactorily when using a major brand of unleaded gasoline meeting the following specifications USA and
82. operator is required to have routine 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 emissions levels to exceed their predetermined factory specifications Inspection and Maintenance Schedule BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level See Fuel amp Oil Checking and Adding Engine Oil e Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine e Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks e Check outboard for tightness on transom 100 MAINTENANCE Check steering system for binding or loose components Visually check power steering fittings and hoses for leaks or signs of damage Check tie bar fasteners multiple outboard rigs for proper tightness Check propeller blades for damage AFTER EACH USE Flush out the outboard cooling system if operating in salt or polluted water See Flushing the Cooling System Wash off all salt deposits and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and gearcase with fresh water if operating in salt water EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE YEARLY WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST Change engine oil and replace the oil filter The oil should be changed more often when the engine is operated under adverse conditions such as extended trolling See Changing Engine Oil Inspect thermostat visually for corrosion and or for a broken spring Mak
83. operator s position to activate the switch 7 Control handle tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle cover must be removed This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water Turn screw clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension Adjust to tension desired 42 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 8 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions cover must be removed Turning screw clockwise will increase tension Adjust to tension desired a Detent tension b Control handle tension adjustment screw adjustment screw Single Handle Console Control Features and Operation 1 Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear Continue pushing back to increase speed 43 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 Trim switch if equipped Pressing the trim switch allows the engine to trim up or down 3 Control handle tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle cover must be removed This will help prevent unwanted motion of
84. or near battery box for future service reference 5 16 and 3 8 hex nuts supplied for wing nut replacement Metric hex nuts not supplied 1 3486 The air filter assembly is a serviceable item and can be cleaned with warm soap water if required AIR FILTER REMOVAL AND CLEANING 1 Loosen air filter clamp screw 108 MAINTENANCE 2 Remove crankcase ventilation hose a Crankcase ventilation c Filter assembly hose d Clamp screw b Fuel System Module FSM purge valve hose 3 Remove air filter assembly and disconnect Fuel System Module FSM purge valve hose by rotating the air filter assembly and pulling on hose 3665 4 Wash air filter assembly in warm soap water Dry filter assembly with compressed air 6 Apply 4 Cycle Outboard Oil on rag or towel and lightly pad air filter element Wipe off excess oil Air filter element should be moist to the touch a 109 MAINTENANCE 110 Cp atid rip tae Air filter element 92 802833A1 AIR FILTER INSTALLATION 1 Install Fuel System Module FSM purge valve hose to air filter assembly A s 3665 2 Install crankcase ventilation hose 3 Install air filter assembly and tighten clamp screw securely a Crankcase ventilation c Filter assembly hose d Clamp screw b Fuel System Module FSM purge valve hose 110 MAINTENANCE Fuel System Avoid serious injury or death from gasoline fire or explosion Carefully fo
85. our product is registered with Mercury Marine Warranty Registration Outside The United States And Canada 1 It is important that your selling dealer fills out the Warranty Registration Card completely and mails it to the distributor or Marine Power Service Center responsible for administering the warranty registration claim program for your area The Warranty Registration Card identifies your name and address product model and serial numbers date of sale type of use and the selling distributor s dealer s code number name and address The distributor dealer also certifies that you are the original purchaser and user of the product WARRANTY INFORMATION 3 A copy of the Warranty Registration Card designated as the Purchaser s Copy MUST be given to you immediately after the card has been completely filled out by the selling distributor dealer This card represents your factory registration identification and should be retained by you for future use when required Should you ever require warranty service on this product your dealer may ask you for the Warranty Registration Card to verify date of purchase and to use the information on the card to prepare the warranty claim forms 4 In some countries the Marine Power Service Center will issue you a permanent plastic Warranty Registration Card within 30 days after receiving the Factory Copy of the Warranty Registration Card from your distributor dealer If you receive a pla
86. p Normal system test 83 FEATURES AND CONTROLS CO rwn Sours Descr Water in fuel Four beeps every 2 Water in engine mounted minutes fuel filter Refer to Maintenance Water Separating Fuel Filter Low battery Four beeps every 2 Battery charging unable to minutes keep up with demand Raise engine speed to increase charge or shut down accessories to reduce demand Cooling system problem Continuous Engine Guardian System is activated Power limit will vary with level of overheat Shift outboard into neutral and check for a steady stream of water coming out of the water pump indicator hole If no water is coming out of the water pump indicator hole or flow is intermittent stop engine and check water intake holes for obstruction Oil pressure low Continuous Engine Guardian System is activated Power limit will vary depending on available oil pressure Stop engine and check oil dipstick Add oil if necessary Refer to Fuel and Oil Checking and Adding Engine Oil 84 FEATURES AND CONTROLS C ren Sours f Deserto Engine overspeed Continuous The warning horn is activated any time the engine speed exceeds the maximum allowable RPM The system will limit the engine speed to within the allowable range Engine overspeed indicates a condition that should be corrected Overspeed could be caused by incorrect propeller pitch engine height trim angle tilt angle shallow water operation etc Engin
87. peed 21604 Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people in the water Whenever a boat is moving coasting and the outboard gear shift is in neutral position there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury 17 GENERAL INFORMATION WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY Stop your engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat Serious injury to the person in the water is likely if contacted by a rotating propeller a moving boat a moving gearcase or any solid device rigidly attached to a moving boat or gearcase Shift outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the water near your boat Passenger Safety Message Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats Whenever the boat is in motion observe the location of all passengers Do not allow any passengers to stand or use seats other than those designated for traveling faster than idle speed A sudden reduction in boat speed such as plunging into alarge wave or wake a sudden throttle reduction or a sharp change of boat direction could throw them over the front of the boat Falling over the front of the boat between the two pontoons will position them to be run over by the outboard BOATS HAVING AN OPEN FRONT DECK No one should ever be on the deck in front of the fence while
88. position Blown 5 Amp fuse Check DTS power harness circuit fuse Refer to Maintenance section Outboard is not shifted to neutral position Shift actuator failure Gear Shift Diff error message shown on System View Refer to Maintenance section Weak battery or battery connections are loose or corroded Ignition key switch failure Wiring or electrical connection faulty Starter motor solenoid or slave solenoid failure Engine Will Not Start POSSIBLE CAUSES Incorrect starting procedure Refer to Operation section Old or contaminated gasoline Fuel is not reaching the engine e Fuel tank is empty e Fuel tank vent not open or restricted e Fuel line is disconnected or kinked e Fuel filter is obstructed Refer to Maintenance section Fuel pump failure e Fuel tank filter obstructed Ignition system component failure Spark plugs fouled or defective Refer to Maintenance section Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear Shift actuator failure Gear Shift Diff error message shown on System View Refer to Maintenance section 132 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Runs Erratically POSSIBLE CAUSES Overheating Warning horn not working Low oil pressure Check oil level Spark plugs fouled or defective Refer to Maintenance section Incorrect setup and adjustments Fuel is being restricted to the engine a Engine fuel filter is obstructed Refer to Maintenance section b Fuel tank filter obstructed
89. powerhead and 92 802878 55 powerhead components Battery Inspection The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine starting capability IMPORTANT Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery 1 Turn off the engine before servicing the battery 2 Add water as necessary to keep the battery full 3 Make sure the battery is secure against movement 4 Battery cable terminals should be clean tight and correctly installed Positive to positive and negative to negative 106 MAINTENANCE 5 Make sure the battery is equipped with a non conductive shield to prevent accidental shorting of battery terminals DTS Battery Specifications IMPORTANT Do not use deep cycle batteries for the main engine starting battery IMPORTANT Boating industry standards BIA ABYC etc federal standards and Coast Guard regulations must be adhered to when installing the battery Ensure that battery cable installation meets the pull test requirements and that positive battery terminal is properly insulated in accordance with regulations IMPORTANT It is recommended required in some states that the battery be installed in an enclosed case Refer to regulations for your area Minimum SAE Starting Battery Requirements BCI GRP 24 MCA 1000 CCA 800 180 International Rating NOTE Due to the wide variety of battery manufacturers throughout the world ratings and physical batt
90. r to remove 1 dirt and dust that may scratch the surface Wash the cowls with clean water and a mild non abrasive soap Use a soft clean cloth when washing Dry thoroughly with a soft clean cloth Wax the surface using a non abrasive au tomotive polish polish designed for clear coat finishes Remove the applied wax by hand using a clean soft cloth 105 MAINTENANCE 5 To remove minor scratches use Mercury Marine Cowl Finishing Compound 92 859026K 1 Cleaning Care for the Powerhead Saltwater Use If the outboard is operated in saltwater remove the top cowl and flywheel cover Inspect the powerhead and powerhead components for salt build up Wash off any salt build up from the powerhead and powerhead components with fresh water Keep water spray out of the air filter intake and alternator After washing allow the powerhead and components to dry Apply Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Corrosion Guard spray on the external metal surfaces of the powerhead and powerhead components Do not allow the Corrosion Guard spray to come in contact with the alternator drive belt belt pulleys or the outboard motor mounts IMPORTANT Do not allow lubricant or Corrosion Guard spray to come in contact with the alternator drive belt or the belt pulleys The alternator drive belt could slip and be damaged if it becomes coated with any lubricant or Corrosion Guard spray External metal surfaces of the Corrosion Guard
91. rator to select which helm is in control of engine operation Pressing the throttle only station select button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm When a helm transfer is initiated the control will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm Adjust the control handles to the desired throttle and gear position NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound Pressing the throttle only station select button again will re initiate a helm transfer 1 Place active remote control lever to idle position 2 Proceed to the inactive helm and position remote control lever to the idle position 3 Press throttle only station select button two times The ACTIVE light will illuminate to indicate the remote control is in control of the engine 22753 a Active light b Throttle only station select button 4 The ACTIVE light will switch off at the original helm 47 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Synchronizing Helms Prior To Helm Transfer Pressing the throttle only station select button one time allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle setting at the new station with the handle setting that is at the old to be inactive station If the handle is not matched the neutral light will flash The light blinks
92. rease speed Trim switch if equipped Pressing the trim switch allows the engine to trim up or down Control handle tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle cover must be removed This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension Adjust to the desired tension 53 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 4 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions cover must be removed Turning screw clockwise will increase tension Adjust to the desired tension 0b01170 a Detent tension b Control handle friction adjustment screw adjustment screw 5 Throttle only station select button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing The horn will sound twice when throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position and press the throttle only button Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage Pressing the stat
93. rest Mercury Marine Service Office Parts And Accessories Inquiries All inquiries concerning genuine replacement parts and accessories should be directed to your local authorized dealer The dealer has the necessary information to order parts and accessories for you When inquiring on parts and accessories the dealer requires the model and serial number to order the correct parts Service Assistance Your satisfaction with your outboard product is very important to your dealer and to us If you ever have a problem question or concern about your outboard product contact your dealer or any authorized Mercury Marine dealership If additional assistance is required take these steps 1 Talk with the dealership s sales manager or service manager If this has already been done then contact the owner of the dealership 2 Should you have a question concern or problem that cannot be resolved by your dealership please contact Mercury Marine Service Office for assistance Mercury Marine will work with you and your dealership to resolve all problems The following information will be needed by the service office e Your name and address e Daytime telephone number 135 OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE e Model and serial number of your outboard The name and address of your dealership e Nature of problem Mercury Marine Service Offices For assistance call fax or write Please include your daytime telephone number with mail and fax
94. rol Models The outboard must be equipped with a Mercury remote control designed for digital throttle and shift Start in gear protection is provided by the remote control system Lanyard Stop Switch The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when the operator moves far enough away from the operator s position as in accidental ejection from the operator s position to activate the switch Tiller handle outboards and some remote control units are equipped with a lanyard stop switch A lanyard stop switch can be installed as an accessory generally on the dashboard or side adjacent to the operator s position The lanyard is a cord usually between 122 and 152 cm 4 and 5 feet in length when stretched out with an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator The lanyard is coiled to make its at rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to move around in an area close to the normal operator s position If it is desired to have a shorter lanyard wrap the lanyard around the operator s wrist or leg or tie a knot in the lanyard RUN SaaS UCD 21629 a Lanyard cord b Lanyard stop switch Read the following Safety Information before proceed
95. rol handle back into neutral position and then re engaging The inner engine speed and gear shift will then be controlled by the port control handle Turning off one of the inner engines while underway will have no effect on the operation of the outer engines If a failure should occur while underway which causes the starboard outer engines into forced neutral idle condition the inner starboard engine will also be forced to neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by moving the starboard control handle back into neutral and then re engaging If a failure should occur while underway which causes the port outer engines into forced neutral idle condition the inner port engine will also be forced to neutral idle Operation to the inner engine can be restored by moving the port control handle back into neutral and then re engaging 68 FEATURES AND CONTROLS TRIM SWITCH AND KEY PAD FEATURES 1 Trim switch if equipped Operates the trim for all engines An accessory trim switch panel is required for trimming engines individually 2 Throttle only station select button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing The horn w
96. ry Marine reserves the right to make future warranty coverage contingent on proof of proper maintenance WHAT MERCURY WILL DO Mercury s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to at our option repairing a defective part replacing such part or parts with new or Mercury Marine certified remanufactured parts or refunding the purchase price of the Mercury product Mercury reserves the right to improve or modify products from time to time without assuming an obligation to modify products previously manufactured WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE The customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair and reasonable access to the product for warranty service Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for inspection to a Mercury dealer authorized to service the product If purchaser cannot deliver the product to such a dealer written notice must be given to Mercury We will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and or travel time If the service provided is not covered by this warranty purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material and any other expenses associated with that service Purchaser shall not unless requested by Mercury ship the product or parts of the product directly to Mercury Proof of registered ownership must be presented to the dealer at the time warrant
97. ry boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide 22 GENERAL INFORMATION WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY OTO Q 7 Dz AO i 21626 a Running the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space b Mooring close to another boat that has its engine running WHILE BOAT IS MOVING a Running the boat with the trim angle of the bow too high b Running the boat with no forward hatches open Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically designed and tested for your outboard These accessories are available from Mercury Marine dealers Check with your dealer before installing accessories The misuse of approved accessories or the use of non approved accessories can result in product failure serious injury or death Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not designed to be safely used with your outboard or outboard operating system Acquire and read the installation operation and maintenance manuals for all your selected accessories 23 GENERAL INFORMATION Safe Boating Suggestions In order to safely enjoy the waterways familiarize yourself with local and other governmental boating regulations and restrictions and consider the following suggestions Use flotation devices Have an approved personal flotation
98. s the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the engine into gear To engage throttle only move the control handle into the neutral position Press the throttle only button while moving the control handle ahead to the forward detent The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing The horn will sound twice when throttle only is engaged Advance throttle to increase engine RPM To disengage return control handle to neutral position and press the throttle only button Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage Pressing the station select button at an inactive helm initiates a helm transfer Refer to Helm Transfer a Neutral LED d Throttle only station b Select button select button c Arrow trackpad e Active LED HELM TRANSFER Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Idle position is preferred when doing a helm transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed at idle position a helm transfer can be done while in gear 46 FEATURES AND CONTROLS NOTE The active light on the remote control will be illuminated at the helm that is in control of the engine The helm transfer function allows the boat ope
99. se personal injury death or product failure Record maintenance performed in the Maintenance Log at the back of this book Save all maintenance work orders and receipts SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR OUTBOARD We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts and Genuine Lubricants Using a replacement part that is inferior to the original part could result in personal injury death or product failure 99 MAINTENANCE EPA Emissions EMISSION CERTIFICATION LABEL An emission certification label showing emission levels and engine specifications directly related to emissions is placed on the engine at time of manufacture ZZERCURY EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO CALIFORNIA AND U S EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SPARK IGNITION MARINE ENGINES REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE k SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLE SPEED in gear FAMILY cc FEL IMING IN DEGREES SPARK PLUG GAP COLD VALVE INTAKE CLEARANCE nm EXHAUST 21096 a Idle speed f Family number b Engine horsepower g Maximum emission c Piston displacement output for the engine d Part number family e Valve clearance if h Timing specification applicable i Recommended spark plug and gap OWNER RESPONSIBILITY The owner
100. second time frame to complete a helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound Pressing the throttle only station select button again will re initiate a helm transfer 56 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1 Place active remote control lever to idle position 2 Proceed to the inactive helm and position remote control lever to the idle position 3 Press throttle only station select button two times The ACTIVE light will illuminate to indicate the remote control is in control of the engine 22753 a Active light b Throttle only station select button 4 The ACTIVE light will switch off at the original helm Synchronizing Helms Prior To Helm Transfer Pressing the throttle only station select button one time allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle setting at the new station with the handle setting that is at the old to be inactive station If the handle is not matched the neutral light will flash The light blinks faster as the handle is nearing match position Once the light stays on continuously the handle is matched and the throttle only station select button can be pressed again to complete the transfer This completes the transfer process and give control to the new station If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds the helm transfer is cancelled 57 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Dual Handle Console Control with CAN Trac
101. stic Warranty Registration Card you may discard the Purchaser s Copy that you received from the distributor dealer when you purchased the product Ask your distributor dealer if this plastic card program applies to you IMPORTANT Registration lists must be maintained by the factory and dealer in some countries by law It is our desire to have ALL products registered at the factory should it ever be necessary to contact you Make sure your dealer distributor fills out the warranty registration card immediately and sends the factory copy to the Marine Power International Service Center for your area 5 For further information concerning the Warranty Registration Card and its relationship to Warranty Claim processing refer to the International Warranty FourStroke Outboard Limited Warranty United States Canada Europe Confederation of Independent States Middle East and Africa Outside the United States Canada Europe Confederation of Independent States Middle East and Africa check with your local distributor WHAT IS COVERED Mercury Marine warrants its new Outboard and Jet Products to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the period described below WARRANTY INFORMATION DURATION OF COVERAGE This Limited Warranty provides coverage for three 3 years from the date the product is first sold to a recreational use retail purchaser or the date on which the product is first put into service whichever occurs first Com
102. ta and potential problems 86 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Power Trim and Tilt The outboard has a trim tilt control called power trim This enables the operator to easily adjust the position of the outboard by pressing the trim switch Moving the outboard in closer to the boat transom is called trimming in or trimming down Moving the outboard further away from the boat transom is called trimming out or trimming up The term trim generally refers to the adjustment of the outboard within the first 20 range of travel This is the range used while operating the boat on plane The term tilt is generally used when referring to adjusting the outboard further up out of the water With the engine not running and the key switch in the ON position the outboard can be tilted out of the water At low idle speed 2000 RPM and below the outboard can also be tilted up past the trim range to permit shallow water operation A 0b01303 a Trim switch c Trim range of travel b Tilt range of travel 87 FEATURES AND CONTROLS POWER TRIM OPERATION With most boats operating around the middle of the trim range will give satisfactory results However to take full advantage of the trimming capability there may be times when you choose to trim the outboard all the way in or out Along with an improvement in some performance aspects comes a greater responsibility for the operator this being an awareness of some potential c
103. ter closest to you Warranty Registration United States And Canada Outside United States and Canada Check with your local distributor 1 You may change your address at any time including at time of warranty claim by calling Mercury Marine or sending a letter or fax with your name old address new address and engine serial number to Mercury Marine s warranty registration department Your dealer can also process this change of information WARRANTY INFORMATION Mercury Marine Attn Warranty Registration Department W6250 W Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 920 929 5054 Fax 920 929 5893 NOTE Registration lists must be maintained by Mercury Marine and any dealer on marine products sold in the United States should a safety recall notification under the Federal Safety Act be required 2 To be eligible for warranty coverage the product must be registered with Mercury Marine At the time of sale the dealer should complete the warranty registration and immediately submit it to Mercury Marine via MercNET E mail or mail Upon receipt of this warranty registration Mercury Marine will record the registration Upon processing the warranty registration Mercury Marine will send registration verification by mail to the purchaser of the product If this registration verification is not received within 30 days please contact your selling dealer immediately Warranty coverage is not effective until y
104. ter engines into forced neutral idle condition the center engine will also be forced to neutral idle Operation to the center engine can be restored by moving the control handle of the functioning outer engine back into neutral and then re engaging QUAD ENGINE THROTTLE AND SHIFT OPERATION Movement of the handles on the remote control allows the boat operator to control the engine throttle speed and gear shift positions of all four engines The throttle and shift function is dependant on what engines are running Refer to the following table 65 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Starboard Starboard Control Handle Inner Engine Outer Engine Function Port Inner Engine Port Outer Engine Off ignition key switch turned on Running Running Running Running 66 Off ignition key switch turned on Port inner and outer engines throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard inner and outer engines throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port inner and outer engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard inner and outer engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port inner engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard inner engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Outer Port Inner Starboard Starboard Control Handl
105. the Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver MerCathode system and or Galvanic Isolator Corrosion damage caused by improper application of copper base anti fouling paints is also not covered by this limited warranty If anti fouling protection is required Tri Butyl Tin Adipate TBTA base aanti fouling paints are recommended on Outboard and MerCruiser boating applications In areas where TBTA base paints are prohibited by law copper base paints can be used on the hull and transom Do not apply paint to the outboard or MerCruiser product In addition care must be taken to avoid an electrical interconnection between the warranted product and the paint For MerCruiser product an unpainted gap of at least 38 mm 1 5 in should be left around the transom assembly Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for additional details For additional information regarding events and circumstances covered by this warranty and those that are not see the Warranty Coverage section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual incorporated by reference into this warranty DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR
106. the boat is in motion Keep all passengers behind the front fence or enclosure Persons on the front deck could easily be thrown overboard or persons dangling their feet over the front edge could get their legs caught by a wave and pulled into the water 0b00312 18 GENERAL INFORMATION Avoid serious injury or death from falling over the front end of a pontoon or deck boat and being run over Stay back from the front end of the deck and remain seated while the boat is in motion BOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS Elevated fishing seats are not intended for use when the boat is traveling faster than idle or trolling speed Sit only in seats designated for traveling at faster speeds Any unexpected sudden reduction in boat speed could result in the elevated passenger falling over the front of the boat 0b00313 Wave And Wake Jumping Operating recreational boats over waves and wake is a natural part of boating However when this activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water certain hazards arise particularly when the boat re enters the water ae 0b00314 19 GENERAL INFORMATION The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump In such case the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction Such a sharp
107. the remote control handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension Adjust to the desired tension 4 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions cover must be removed Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension Adjust to the desired tension 0b01170 a Detent tension b Control handle tension adjustment screw adjustment screw 5 Arrow trackpad Navigates through the System View on screen function messages 44 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 6 Select button Selects the System View on screen options and confirm data entries Holding the select button for two seconds will pause the slide show if selected in Favorites Holding the select button for three seconds will activate the reset data function except when in the slide show function Holding the select button for five seconds or more will bring up the Home page 7 Neutral LED The neutral LED illuminates when engine is in neutral gear position It also flashes when throttle only is activated NOTE Gear position is determined by sensing the position of the shift actuator on the engine not the position of the control handle 8 Active LED The active LED illuminates to show the remote control is active and ready for use 45 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 9 Throttle only station select button Allow
108. trol handle Center engine throttle average of port and starboard engines Center engine shift neutral unless both engines are in the same gear Port and center engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard and center engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle Starboard engine throttle and shift controlled by starboard control handle Port engine throttle and shift controlled by port control handle FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Engine Center Engine Starboard Engine Control Handig Function Starboard engine throttle and shift Running controlled by starboard control handle Center engine throttle and shift neutral idle unless both control handles are in the same gear Off ignition key Off ignition key switch turned on switch turned on Turning off one of the outer engines while underway will cause the center engine to go into forced neutral idle Operation to the center engine can be restored by moving the control handle of the functioning outer engine back into neutral position and then re engaging The center engine speed and gear shift will then be controlled by the functioning outer engine Turning off the center engine while underway will have no effect on the operation of the outer engines If a failure should occur while underway which causes one of the ou
109. ttle and shift Off Off Running controlled by starboard control handle Center engine ae eee throttle and shift oft ignition key Running oif ignition key neutral idle unless switch turned on switch turned on bothcontrol handles are in the same gear Turning off one of the outer engines while underway will cause the center engine to go into forced neutral idle Operation to the center engine can be restored by moving the control handle of the functioning outer engine back into neutral position and then re engaging The center engine speed and gear shift will then be controlled by the functioning outer engine Turning off the center engine while underway will have no effect on the operation of the outer engines If a failure should occur while underway which causes one of the outer engines into forced neutral idle condition the center engine will also be forced to neutral idle Operation to the center engine can be restored by moving the control handle of the functioning outer engine back into neutral and then re engaging QUAD ENGINE THROTTLE AND SHIFT OPERATION Movement of the handles on the remote control allows the boat operator to control the engine throttle speed and gear shift positions of all four engines The throttle and shift function is dependant on what engines are running Refer to the following table 74 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Port Outer Port Inner Starboard Starboard Control Handle Engine Engine Inner
110. witch to the up position The outboard will tilt up until the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position Tilt At Engine The cowl mounted auxiliary tilt switch can be used to tilt the outboard with the key switch in the OFF position Tilt Support Lever 1 Rotate the tilt support lever down 2 Lower outboard until tilt support bracket rests on the pedestal 3 Disengage the tilt support bracket by raising the outboard up and rotating the tilt support lever up Lower the outboard a Tilt support lever b Tilt support bracket 89 FEATURES AND CONTROLS MANUAL TILTING If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim tilt switch the outboard can be manually tilted 0b01143 NOTE The manual tilt release valve must be tightened before operating the outboard to prevent the outboard from tilting up during reverse operation 1 Turn out the manual tilt release valve 3 turns counterclockwise This allows manual tilting of the outboard Tilt the outboard to the desired position and tighten the manual tilt release valve AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH The auxiliary tilt switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the power trim system 0b01309 90 FEATURES AND CONTROLS SHALLOW WATER OPERATION When operating your boat in shallow water you can tilt the outboard beyond the maximum trim range to prevent hitting bottom 1 Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM 2 Tilt outboard up M
111. y b Troll button f 1 lever button c Transfer button g Sync button d Dock button 9 Control handle tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension on the control handle cover must be removed This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension Adjust to tension desired 80 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 10 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions cover must be removed Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension Adjust to tension desired TH 0b01170 a Detent tension b Control handle tension adjustment screw adjustment screw SYNCHRONIZING ENGINES The auto synchronizing feature when engaged will automatically adjust all engine speeds to match the speed of the starboard engine Press the SYNC button on the CAN trackpad to turn auto synchronization on or off When the sync LED is yellow the SYNC button has been pressed but the conditions are not right for auto synchronization to engage When the sync LED turns red engine synchronization has been engaged The engines will remain synchronized as long as engine speed is over 900 RPM for two seconds remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other and the engines are below 95 throttle opening
112. y service is requested in order to obtain coverage WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items tune ups adjustments normal wear and tear damage caused by abuse abnormal use use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the engine to run in its recommended wide open throttle RPM range see the Operation and Maintenance Manual operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation duty cycle section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual neglect accident submersion improper installation proper installation specifications and techniques are set forth in the installation instructions for the product improper service use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us jet pump impellers and liners operation with fuels oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product see the Operation and Maintenance Manual alteration or removal of parts or water entering the engine through the fuel intake air intake or exhaust system or damage to the product from insufficient cooling water caused by blockage of the cooling system by a foreign body running the engine out of water mounting the engine too high on the transom or running the boat with the engine trimmed out too far Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity or operating with a racing type lower unit at any point even by a prior owner of the product voids the warr

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