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1. 41199 7 Close the seacock for the seawater inlet Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Typical inlet seacock port orientation starboard similar a Seacock for seawater inlet b Former position open c Handle in closed position Lanyard stop switch Control handle Shift lock Trim switch Throttle only button Start stop button Detent tension adjustment screw Control handle friction adjustment screw Lanyard stop switch Turns the ignition off whenever the operator when attached to the lanyard moves far enough away from the operator s position to activate the switch Control handle Operation of the shift and throttle are controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral with a quick firm motion to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral with a quick firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue pushing back to increase speed 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 Trim switch if equipped Power trim allows the operator to adjust the drive angle while underway to provide the ideal boat angle for varying load and water conditions Also the trailering feature allows the operator to raise and lower the drive unit for trailering beachin
2. OC A NEUTRAL lights Illuminate when the transmission is in the neutral gear position The lights flash when the engine is in the throttle only mode i TROLL reduces the propeller speed lower than the engine speed for the first TROLL 25 of lever travel TRANSFER Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm Refer to Helm Transfer od DOCK Reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50 of normal throttle THROTTLE ONLY Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the transmission into gear Ei Enables the throttle and shift functions of both engines to be controlled by the f 1 LEVER port control handle for sterndrive applications and the starboard lever for Zeus and inboard applications 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 31 Section 3 On The Water Pte Conor SSCS SYNC Turns off or on the auto synchronization feature Refer to Synchronizing Engines increase and decrease Increases and decreases settings for various functions NOTE Not all functions may be active Troll and Throttle Response When the drive is equipped with the troll function the mode allows the vessel to operate at very low speeds by controlling the transmission The transmission is capable of reducing the propeller speed lower than the engine speed Lever control is adjusted so that trolling occurs within the first 25 of lever travel From 26 to 100 lever travel the en
3. 9 Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button The WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button light turns on and a single horn beep sounds 10 Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button a second time to put Precision Pilot in Standby mode All lights other than STANDBY turn off Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions The Axius Premier System is a fully integrated system utilizing a GPS sensor a customer supplied NMEA 0183 compatable chart plotter an inertial measurement unit IMU the electronic helm Vessel View joystick control and the Axius Premier trackpad provided with the system No third party autopilot is necessary Axius Premier requires the following A CAN based NMEA 0183 information stream from the GPS unit if Track Waypoint is a desired feature e A Mercury approved chartplotter e An inertial measurement unit IMU e The electronic helm 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 49 Section 3 On The Water e VesselView The Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad gives the operator control over e Skyhook allows the boat to hold its position without lines or anchor e Response coming for GEN 2 models Compensates for the effects of wind waves and currents on the boat s direction e Auto Heading controls the boat on a predetermined heading Track Waypoint controls the boat on a predetermined path with a single waypoint e Waypoint Sequence controls the boat on a predetermined path with multiple waypoints O STANDBY 1 Fe
4. S KYHOOK E p OES TURN Tunda WAYPOINT RESUME LATAN HC Ora AUTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT 35301 a Skyhook b Turn to starboard c Waypoint Sequence d Response e Track Waypoint f Auto Heading g Resume h Turn to port The buttons on the Precision Pilot Trackpad have the following functions Page 50 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water Skyhook Engages and disengages SkyHook Mode is only available when the joystick is centered both engines are yee running GPS and Heading Sensors are available Dock Mode is off and levers are in neutral Each press of the button causes a 10 degree course change in the Auto Heading mode A tap port or Turn lt and gt A a starboard on the joystick initiates a one degree change in course Engages Waypoint Sequence driving the boat on a course set with multiple waypoints on the charplotter Waypoint Sequence is available when the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button is pressed a NMEA 0183 stream is available from a chart plotter and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available When in WAYPOINT SEQUENCE mode the joystick or lt or gt will cause the Precision Pilot to change to heading control and change the heading 1 Increases or decreases the amount of control exerted by the Precision Pilot on disturbances to external Response course changes in three levels Selection will be in a 123 321 format The response levels can
5. Throttle Only To engage the throttle only mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press the THROTTLE ONLY button located on the DTS trackpad ark wn THROTTLE ONLY button 3 The THROTTLE ONLY button light illuminates and the neutral lights blink 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 33 Section 3 On The Water 4 Place either ERC lever into gear 5 The RPM of the engines can be raised while the transmission remains in neutral To disengage the throttle only mode NOTE Pressing the THROTTLE ONLY button while the ERC levers are in gear turns off the button light but the boat remains in throttle only mode until you place the levers in neutral 1 Bring both ERC levers to neutral Throttle only will not disengage unless the ERC levers are in neutral 2 Press the THROTTLE ONLY button The THROTTLE ONLY button light turns off 3 Notice that the neutral lights remain on Single Lever 1 Lever Operation The single lever 1 Lever feature simplifies engine management during rough sea conditions by allowing you to grasp a single lever to command both engines simultaneously To engage the single lever mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press the 1 LEVER button located on the DTS trackpad 1 LEVER button 3 The 1 LEVER button light turns on 4 Single lever mode enables the throttle and shift functions of both engines to be controlled by the port control handle for sterndrive applicatio
6. cecccecceeeesteeeeeeeeeeees 71 Parts and Accessories Inquiries cc eeeeeeteeeereeees 70 Outside the United States and Canada 71 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 69 Section 6 Customer Assistance Information Owner Service Assistance Local Repair Service Always return your Mercury Diesel powered boat to your authorized dealer for service The dealer has factory trained mechanics special tools equipment and the factory authorized parts and accessories to properly service the engine If you need further assistance contact us at 920 929 5040 Service Away From Home If a service need arises while traveling contact the nearest Mercury Diesel authorized dealer If you need further assistance contact us at 920 929 5040 Stolen Power Package If your power package is stolen immediately advise the local authorities and Mercury Marine of the model number serial number and to whom the recovery is to be reported This information is filed at Mercury Marine to aid authorities dealers and distributors in the recovery process Attention Required After Submersion 1 Before recovery contact a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility 2 After recovery immediate service by an Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility is required to prevent serious damage to power package Replacement Service Parts Avoid fire or explosion hazard Electrical ignition and fuel system components on Mercury Marine products comply with fe
7. 31414 Pop up screen warning 4 If the waypoint is not acknowledged the boat continues on its current heading 5 At the end of the Track Waypoint course input a new route or take control of the boat Otherwise the boat reverts to Auto Heading mode and continues on its last course heading Waypoint Sequence 1 Place the ERC lever or levers into forward WAYPOINT SEQUENCE does not engage if the levers are in neutral or reverse 2 Ifthe Track Waypoint button light is not on press the TRACK WAYPOINT button 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 47 Section 3 On The Water Press the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button to engage Waypoint Sequence mode O PRECISION PILOT C 3 STANDBY ACTIVE cS SKYHOOK ques TURN gt ais Ca WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE l i i a o 0 AUTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT o AN WAYPOINT SEQUENCE mode button 4 A horn beep sounds on VesselView and the green circle icon on the Pilot screen will display TRACK The TRACK icon on the VesselView screen should illuminate 8 2 MPH z Ul 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Waypoint Sequence TRACK icon 5 Ifyou are in a waypoint arrival zone set by the chart plotter Waypoint Sequence mode only informs Precision Pilot it is OK to proceed to next waypoint Waypoint Sequence mode acts as a waypoint acknowledge function and Precision Pilot sounds a horn beep when in the zone In some Precision Pilot modes Auto Heading Track Waypoint
8. If the operator falls out of the boat stop the engine immediately to reduce the possibility of serious injury or death from being struck by the boat Always properly connect the operator to the stop switch using a lanyard 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 propulsion or steering components e Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas strong current or high winds e Loss of control when docking 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 Instrumentation VesselView Your power package may be connected to a SmartCraft VesselView display The interactive VesselView display continuously reports real time information about speed performance engine fault codes fuel status water temperature and depth and other operating data When VesselView detects a problem with any connected system it displays an alarm message to the boat operator VesselView 27198 VesselView 90 8M007145
9. Turn During a Waypoint Troll and Throttle RESPONSE n e 32 ANWTIVAl sisted ecdcavceeat ih udvel ce E 46 DOCK asro ee a eatin ea dined eeepc 33 Waypoint Sequence seein 47 Throttle Only seeeseeeieesresiiesiinssirsrrrnsinreerinrernssrrnes 33 Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions 49 Single Lever 1 Lever Operation ee eeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Port Engine Only Operation 51 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 13 Section 3 On The Water Starting and Stopping the Engines Your Zeus power package is equipped with a SmartStart system that includes a start stop button for emergency use that is remotely mounted in the vessel interface panel VIP The VIP is usually located in the engine room In normal circumstances start and stop the engine from the helm using the start stop button of the SmartStart system NOTICE The seawater pumps on vessels equipped with Zeus pod drives can be damaged by excessive exhaust aeration due to inadequate water flow To ensure adequate water flow across the seawater inlets make sure that the vessel is underway before exceeding 1500 RPM Starting an Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch You may desire to start an engine from the engine room or under certain circumstances the engine control systems may not be able to automatically start an engine The engines can be started using the SMARTSTART start stop switch on the VIP for each engine 1 Perform the checks and steps lis
10. Valve 62 Vessel Interface Panel VIP Overload Procedure for a Stuck Trim Tab Control Valve 62 PrOteCtiOn evsceccctssecchtee davseiessineesevdestveteivewnsbeteetcnete 57 Overload Protection for the DC Voltage Regulator 4 System If Equipped seesseisseieeereerrrerrrsrnn 58 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 53 Section 4 Engine Room Vessel Interface Panel VIP Starting and Stopping the Engines Your Zeus power package is equipped with a SmartStart system that includes a start stop button for emergency use that is remotely mounted in the VIP The VIP is usually located in the engine room In normal circumstances start and stop the engine from the helm using the start stop button of the SmartStart system NOTICE The seawater pumps on vessels equipped with Zeus pod drives can be damaged by excessive exhaust aeration due to inadequate water flow To ensure adequate water flow across the seawater inlets make sure that the vessel is underway before exceeding 1500 RPM Starting an Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch You may desire to start an engine from the engine room or under certain circumstances the engine control systems may not be able to automatically start an engine The engines can be started using the SMARTSTART start stop switch on the VIP for each engine 1 Perform the checks and steps listed in the engine s operation and maintenance manual available for this package NOTE Some vessels are no
11. due to unexpected loss of forward motion and passengers in the front of the boat could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the propulsion or steering components The operator can lose power and directional control in heavy seas strong current or high winds e The operator can lose control of the vessel when docking Restarting an engine using the key switch or start button after an E stop shutdown without first turning the key switch to the off position for at least 30 seconds will restart the engine but cause fault codes to be set Unless you are in a potentially hazardous situation turn the key switch off and wait at least 30 seconds before restarting the engine or engines If after restarting some fault codes are still being displayed contact your authorized Mercury Diesel repair facility Lanyard Stop Switch The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when the operator moves outside the operator s position as in accidental ejection from the operator s position a Stop switch b Lanyard c Clips to the operator Accidental ejections such as falling overboard are more likely to occur in e low sided sport boats bass boats e high performance boats Accidental ejections can also occur from poor operating practices e sitting on the seat or gunwale at planing speeds e standing at planing speeds operating at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested wat
12. 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 Neutral lights The neutral lights illuminate when the engine is in the neutral gear position The lights will flash when the engine is in the throttle only mode NOTE Gear position is determined by the position of the shift actuator not the position of the control handle 3 Troll button TROLL has two specific functions and the functionality is dependent on the type of drive that is installed on the vessel e When the drive is equipped with the troll function the mode allows the vessel to be operated at very low speeds by controlling the transmission The transmission is capable of reducing the propeller speed lower than the engine speed The levers are adjusted so that trolling occurs within the first 25 of lever travel From 26 to 100 lever travel the engine is commanded between idle speed and maximum rated engine speed This feature should not be used for docking maneuvers To turn the troll control off press the TROLL button move the throttle to a different speed or shift the engine into neutral e When the drive is not equipped with the troll function the reduced idle speed RPM will work with all CMD engines with exception to the QSD product This feature can be used to reduce a vessel s speed for a slow no wake situation This feature s
13. is in the on position the force feedback system will not provide end stops for the steering wheel In this case the drive will turn in the direction of steering wheel rotation until the mechanical limits of the drive are reached NOTE If the port electrical system is damaged the steering wheel will operate normally with complete force feedback and end stops Note that joystick is not available in single engine operation However Axius features redundant trackpad systems so auto heading mode is still available during single engine operation 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 51 Section 3 On The Water Notes Page 52 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 4 Engine Room Section 4 Engine Room Table of Contents Vessel Interface Panel VIP neseser 54 Overload Protection for Other Circuits 0 58 Starting and Stopping the Engines 54 Contingent Operations eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeeneeeenneeeene 59 Starting an Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Steering Emergency Alternative Method 0 59 SWIC d leeeetrrer Rerereer rere crereereeyere eran Tarren arres 54 Port Engine Only Operation cc ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 59 Stopping the Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Gear Engagement Emergency Procedure 59 SWIG as oes rec eae vase este teased 56 Steering and Trim Manual Override 0 ee 60 Electrical System Overload Protection 57 Procedure for a Stuck Steering Control
14. neutral position and press the THROTTLE ONLY button IMPORTANT Moving the control handle into the idle neutral position will not deactivate the throttle only mode The THROTTLE ONLY button on the DTS trackpad must be pressed to deactivate the throttle only mode and allow the engine to shift into gear Allow the engine RPM to stabilize at idle before shifting into gear a To activate the neutral safety throttle only mode e Advance the control handle into the forward detent position Start the engine b To disengage the neutral safety throttle only mode e Place the control handle into the neutral position Allow the engine RPM to stabilize at idle before shifting into gear 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 for sterndrive applications and the starboard lever for Zeus and inboard applications To turn off the single lever mode shift the engine into neutral and press the 1 LEVER button 8 Sync button Pressing the SYNC button turns off or on the auto synchronization feature Refer to Synchronizing Engines a Neutral LEDS b Troll button c Transfer button d Dock button e Throttle only button f 1 lever button g Sync button 9 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control h
15. with the word ON when Skyhook engages Refer to The Skyhook Screen in VesselView 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 39 Section 3 On The Water NOTE The boat may reverse automatically if it passed the position it was asked to hold where the SKYHOOK button was first pressed 9 When Skyhook is engaged you must remain at the helm and maintain a vigilant watch Disengage Skyhook if anyone enters the water or approaches the boat from the water 10 Press the SKYHOOK button a second time to put Precision Pilot in standby All lights other than STANDBY turn off 11 To disengage Skyhook refer to Disengaging Deactivating Skyhook Disengaging Deactivating Skyhook IMPORTANT Both engines and drives must be operational for Skyhook to function If the necessary reference signals from an engine or drive become unavailable Skyhook automatically disengages 1 To disengage the Skyhook do one of the following e Press the SKYHOOK button on the Precision Pilot trackpad e Move any ERC lever out of neutral e Move the joystick NOTE In each method the light on the Precision Pilot trackpad for the SKYHOOK button will turn off 2 A single horn beep sounds when the feature disengages Auto Heading Auto Heading allows the boat to automatically maintain a compass heading while the boat is underway Engaging Auto Heading 1 Place at least one running engine in forward gear NOTE Auto Heading does not function with the ERC levers
16. 5 eng MAY 2012 Page 9 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package VesselView may also be connected to other vessel systems such as GPS generators and cabin environmental controls This vessel integration allows the operator to monitor and control a wide range of vessel systems from a single display Refer to your VesselView operations manual for detailed instructions on how to operate this display SmartCraft Speedometer and Tachometer Digital Gauges The SmartCraft instrument package if equipped augments the information provided by VesselView The instrument package may display Engine RPM Boat speed e Coolant temperature e Oil pressure e Battery voltage e Fuel consumption e Engine operating hours SmartCraft tachometer and speedometer a Tachometer b Speedometer c LCD display f SELECT The SmartCraft instrument package also aids in identifying the fault codes associated with the engine audio warning system The SmartCraft instrument package displays critical engine alarm data and other potential problems on its LCD display For basic operation information on the SmartCraft instrument package and for details on the warning functions monitored by the system refer to the manual provided with your gauge package System Link Digital Gauges Some instrumentation packages include gauges that augment the information provided by VesselView and the SmartCraft tachometer and speedometer The owner and operator should be famili
17. 590 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 initiated while in gear The remote control handle throttle must be within 5 of the remote control handle idle position to complete a helm transfer 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 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 25 Section 3 On The Water NOTE There is a 10 second time frame to complete a
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19. D located on the buttons for Skyhook Auto Heading and Track Waypoint indicate that the buttons can engage or disengage the Precision Pilot function they perform f O PRECISION PILOT O Buttons with Power icons a SKYHOOK button STANDBY aS ACTIVE b AUTO HEADING button sever c TRACK WAYPOINT button que TURN gt cS RESUME SEQUENCE Moho ie AUTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT SF cs If you press a button that has the power icon D when that button light is on the light turns off for that button and the STANDBY light illuminates If you press a button that has the power icon b when that button light is off the light turns on for that button a single beep sounds and the ACTIVE light illuminates unless another mode is currently active If another mode is currently active press the button on the active mode to disengage it then press the button for the new mode If you press a button with the power icon Ownen that button light is off the light turns on for that button a single beep sounds and the ACTIVE light illuminates Skyhook if Equipped Your vessel may be equipped with a station keeping feature called Skyhook Skyhook automatically maintains the heading and position of the boat within about 3 m 10 ft of a set position The control system for Skyhook uses GPS and compass heading information to automatically control shift throttle and steering to keep the boat in approximately one position
20. ED 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 Page 22 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 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 TRANSFER button again will reinitiate a helm transfer cr Q NEUTRAL Q 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 Dual Handle Yacht Console Control with DTS Trackpad Dual Handle Yacht Console Control with DTS Trackpad 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
21. Engine RPM is limited with joystick operation Port Engine Only Operation The force feedback feature of the steering wheel is only available when the starboard key switch is in the on position If the starboard key switch is off or there has been damage to the starboard electrical system the steering wheel will be monitored by the port control system However if only the port side is operational or only the port key switch is in the on position the steering wheel will not have end stops provided by the force feedback system In this case the drive will always turn in the direction that the steering wheel is being rotated until the mechanical limits of the drive are reached If there is damage to the port electrical system the steering wheel will operate normally with complete force feedback and end stops The boat can operate as a single engine vessel Note that joystick and station keeping are not available in this condition However Zeus features redundant AutoPilot systems so Auto Heading and Track Waypoint mode are still available during single engine operation Gear Engagement Emergency Procedure If a transmission or electrical system is damaged or has experienced a condition resulting in a fault such that a transmission does not respond to the helm controls it is possible to manually engage a gear In an emergency you can manually place a transmission into gear by using a suitable wrench to actuate the appropriate gear shifting so
22. OINT mode using the left or right TURN buttons on the keypad or using the joystick changes the mode to AUTO HEADING Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode While in TRACK WAYPOINT mode pressing the AUTO HEADING button causes Pilot to change to AUTO HEADING mode Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival IMPORTANT Track Waypoint mode does not automatically turn the boat upon arrival at a plotted waypoint 1 When the boat enters a waypoint arrival zone as indicated by the chart plotter a short horn beep sounds and the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button light starts blinking to inform the operator to make a turn O PRECISION PILOT O 2 STANDBY ACTIVE SKY H OOK que TURN E gt C2 WAYPOINT m RESUME SEQUENCE 5 co O 0 AUTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT eas WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button Page 46 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 2 Ifthe Waypoint Sequence mode has not been engaged the WAYPOINT SEQUENCING icon light blinks at the arrival zone 3 2 rH Pea 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Waypoint Sequencing icon light 3 VesselView displays a pop up screen warning The operator must determine it is safe to turn the boat If so press the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button to acknowledge that it is safe for Pilot to automatically turn the boat and maneuver to the new course S 2 H re or 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Please acknowledge that it is safe for the vessel to turn onto the new course
23. Remote Control l e 4 DTS Controls eisite retre ereinen anetare eee 3 VOYSUCK E ET A 5 Yacht Control seisseen iiaeeeainoae aii 3 Auxiliary Joystick Station 0 ccceeeeceeeeeeeeteeeeeees 5 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 1 Section 1 Overview Identifying Your Systems Identifying DTS and Non DTS SmartCraft Systems There are a variety of SmartCraft control systems available for your Mercury Diesel power package Digital gauges can be used on a power package that uses a cable actuated remote control and is considered a non DTS application A power package helm system that is controlled and managed through a control area network CAN can be easily identified This manual will help identify the types of controls and give a brief overview of the SmartCraft CAN digital throttle and shift DTS controls and operation Non DTS A vessel equipped with this type of control system in many cases incorporates mechanical lever controls which use cables to control the engine throttle and gear position These types of controls generally require more effort to move the control levers from the idle neutral position into gear and into a higher engine RPM The following graphic shows an example of mechanical lever controls 34968 Single and dual mechanical lever controls The boatbuilder may have installed an electronic throttle and shift ETS system An ETS system is offered through a number of different manufacturers These ETS types of c
24. The Skyhook feature can hold your boat nearly stationary for example while you wait for a space at the fuel dock or while waiting for a bridge to open You can also use Skyhook to maintain your boat s position when the water is too deep for an anchor To unlock and be able to use this feature you will have to contact your authorized Mercury Diesel repair facility Skyhook should not be used when the boat is next to a dock or any other object including other anchored boats Because Skyhook holds the boat in an approximate position not a precise one it can cause your boat to collide with objects close to the boat causing damage to the boat and the nearby objects Occasionally the Skyhook system may apply a brief surge in power while holding a position This may cause a person standing near the edge of the boat to lose their balance and fall A rotating propeller a moving boat or a device attached to a moving boat can cause serious injury or death to people in the water When Skyhook is engaged the propellers rotate and the boat moves to maintain the position of the boat Stop the engines immediately whenever anyone is in the water near the boat To engage Skyhook the drives must be shifted into neutral However after engaging Skyhook the drive response is not the same as with drives normally shifted into neutral The propellers will turn when Skyhook is activated and propeller rotation may not be obvious As in all boats when the engines ar
25. VesselView by a third party chart plotter Refer to your chart plotter s user manual for details The accuracy of the feature can be affected by environmental conditions and incorrect use Observe the following information when using the Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequencing feature Waypoint data distance settings Between waypoints Greater than 1 0 nautical mile 1 15 mile No less than 0 1 nautical mile 0 12 mile Page 44 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water Engaging Track Waypoint Mode To engage the Track Waypoint mode of Precision Pilot 1 Turn on the chart plotter and select a single waypoint or waypoint route to be tracked 2 Place at least one ERC handle in forward gear Track Waypoint does not function if both handles are in neutral or reverse 3 Manually steer the boat to the direction of the first waypoint and hold the boat steady at a safe operating speed 4 Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button on the Precision Pilot keypad The TRACK WAYPOINT button light turns on and a single horn beep sounds indicating Track Waypoint engaged Pilot tracks to the first waypoint on the chart plotter course Two horn beeps sound if Track Waypoint does not engage O PRECISION PILOT O STANDBY ACTIVE CA S KYH OOK i ques TURN ras oo WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE c5 gt UTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT St EF or TRACK WAYPOINT button 5 The VesselView TRACK WAYPOINT screen displays
26. ZLS SSvLZOOWS8 06 suey AINE ZLOZ TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Overview Identifying Your Systems Identifying DTS and Non DTS SmartCraft Systems 2 NOn DTS ehete aean ee aeaa e pa aaeei Aeaaeai 2 DTS COMTO Siis E E EAEE 3 Yacht Control cccccceccceeceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenaeeeeeseesaneeees 3 Helm Mounted DTS Controls 3 SportFish DTS Remote Control c cceeeeeeeceeeeees 4 JOYSUCK aris heeiiihel A Liat eed ee 5 Auxiliary Joystick Station 5 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Emergency Stop Switch ceeccessseeeeeseeeeeeneeeesneeeeenaeeeeneeees 8 Lanyard Stop SWItCH eee ee esee eset eeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeenas 8 Instrumentatie be Rath desi er 9 VeOSSEIVIOW 2 ecececcccecteecceeeeeeecenaeceeeeeeeaeceeeseensacaeeeeeneunaeeeeess 9 SmartCraft Speedometer and Tachometer Digital Gauges 10 System Link Digital Gauges 10 Electronic Helm Steering ccccccceeeececeeeeeeesecaeeeeeeeenaeeeees 11 Throttle Only Operation eee cesses eeeteeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaa 11 Throttle Only ccccccecceeceeeeeneeeeeeeseceeeeeeeeeeneaeeeeeeseeeeeees 11 Neutral Safety Throttle Only 11 Section 3 On The Water Starting and Stopping the Engines 14 Starting an Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch 14 Stopping the Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch 16 Panel Mount Features 17 Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation 18 He
27. age if the light is on not respond in a linear manner Check whether dock mode or cruise control are on If on turn off or disengage i Check the 1 LEVER button on the trackpad If the light is on put When on ERG lever isimoved both engines respond the handles in neutral and push the 1 LEVER button to disengage The ERC control joystick and steering wheel do not Press HELM on trackpad to restore helm control Multiple helm function boats only Steering System Symptom Starboard key switch turned off Turn starboard key switch on Steering wheel operates without resistance but Check and start starboard engine steers boat Starboard harness circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker For contingent operation change to joystick for directional control Contact a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Steering wheel does not steer the boat Check steering actuator fluid level and fill if necessary Refer to your power package owner s manual Refer to Contingent Operations or contact a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Key off and key on Steering works but boat is not as responsive Check trim tab function Check steering actuator fluid level and fill if necessary Refer to your power package owner s manual Contact a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Check and start port engine Key off and key on to restore steering wheel self centering cruise Steering Wheel turned pastend st
28. and Waypoint Sequence the boat navigates a preset course The boat does not automatically respond to hazards such as other watercraft obstacles swimmers or underwater terrain Collision with these hazards could cause boat damage serious injury or death The operator must stay at the helm ready to evade hazards and warn others of course changes 6 Press the enter button to acknowledge that it is OK to turn The enter button is in the upper right corner of VesselView and has a check mark symbol Once acknowledged Pilot tracks to the next waypoint in the route Page 48 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 7 Stay alert the boat turns automatically in this mode The operator must know if it is safe to turn when the vessel is entering a waypoint arrival zone Inform passengers that the boat automatically turns so they can be prepared S 2 H rer 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Please acknowledge that it is safe for the vessel to turn onto the new course 31414 Waypoint acknowledge screen 8 Ifyou are not in a previously set waypoint arrival zone WAYPOINT SEQUENCE mode starts auto sequencing to the waypoints in the route Acknowledge that you understand the information presented by the pop up screen warning and press the enter button the button with a check mark symbol 8 2MPH F o COLLISION HAZARD MAINTAIN PROPER LOOKOUT Waypoint sequencing will turn boat automatically at waypoints Pop up screen warning
29. andle out of detent positions Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease tension The cover must be removed to access this screw Page 24 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 10 Control handle friction adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the friction on the control handle This will help prevent unwanted motion of the remote control handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase friction or counterclockwise to decrease friction The cover must be removed to access this screw a Detent tension adjustment screw b Control handle friction adjustment screw o0 24543 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 DTS 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 and the remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other To disengage the auto synchronization feature press the SYNC button ap gt Q NEUTRAL Q RANSFER lo THROTTLE DOCK ONLY 22
30. ar with all the instruments and their functions on the boat Because of the large variety of instrumentation and manufacturers have your boat dealer explain the gauges and normal readings that appear on your boat The following types of digital gauges may be included with your power package 37925 System Link digital gauges fa Oil pressure gauge Engine oil pressure fb i Voltmeter Battery voltage Water temperature gauge Engine operating temperature fd Fuel gauge Quantity of fuel in tank Page 10 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Electronic Helm Steering The electronic helm steering operates using electrical signals A computer controlled electric motor attached to the steering wheel simulates the resistance feedback found in hydraulic steering systems We recommend that you drive carefully in an open area clear of obstructions or other boat traffic until you are familiar with the system s handling characteristics and the boat s response The electronic steering may provide a faster steering response than expected To confirm your steering range from lock to lock ensure that the starboard engine key switch is on The engines do not have to be running Turn the wheel to starboard until the wheel stops at the starboard lock or end stop The end stop is electronically set by the electric motor attached to the steering wheel Begin turning the wheel to port and count the number of revolution
31. ay be possible to clear the steering fault code by manually overriding the system A decal with information about the location of specific control valves is affixed to the drive cover if equipped and on the bracket attached to the steering manifold on all models Refer to the Procedure for a Stuck Steering Control Valve or the Procedure for a Stuck Trim Tab Control Valve for additional information NOTICE Push Trim Down a Push Steer to STBD Steer to PORT Steering and Trim Manual Override Buttons Refer to Operation manual for procedure 80041040 41303 a Decal b Hydraulic manifold for steering and trim Manual override buttons on front of manifold a Steer to starboard override button b Trim down override button c Hydraulic manifold 41309 Manual override buttons on rear of manifold a Hydraulic manifold b Trim up override button c Steer to port override button 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 61 Section 4 Engine Room Accidental engine starting can cause serious injury or death Remove the key from the ignition switch and engage the lanyard stop or E stop switch to prevent the engine from starting when performing service or maintenance on the power package Procedure for a Stuck Steering Control Valve 1 Determine the drive that is not responding to steering control Shut down the engine and turn the key switch off Wait at least 30 seconds if possible Restart the engine Confirm the s
32. be Waypoint Sequence calibrated Not enabled for GEN 1 models Engages Precision Pilot in GPS Track mode Track can be engaged by either pressing the Track button or pressing the Auto button then the Track button Route Tracking is available when the Track button is pressed a NMEA 0183 stream is available from a chart plotter and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available When in Track mode the joystick or lt or gt will cause the Precision Pilot to change to heading control and change the heading 1 Auto Heading Engages Auto Heading mode Heading control is available when the Auto Heading button is pressed and Track Waypoint GPS and IMU signals are available See Turn lt and gt for course adjustment information Resume Resumes previous Auto Track Course NOTE Moving the steering wheel will always take control of the boat A slight detent will have to be overcome to give the operator feedback that the they are taking control from the Precision Pilot The Resume button will return the Precision Pilot to control in the previous mode Port Engine Only Operation The force feedback feature of the steering wheel is only available when the starboard key switch is in the on position If the starboard key switch is off or there has been damage to the starboard electrical system the port control system monitors the steering wheel If only the port side is operational or only the port key switch
33. by circuit breakers or fuses installed by the boat manufacturer and can vary in appearance and location For example the MerCathode system has a 20 amp in line fuse in the wire that connects from the positive battery terminal to the positive terminal on the controller If the fuse is defective open the system will not operate resulting in a loss of corrosion protection Have your dealer show you the location of and service procedures for the fuse Page 58 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 4 Engine Room Ask your dealer for the location and operation instructions of all overload protection devices Contingent Operations Steering Emergency Alternative Method If the electronic steering wheel ceases to operate the engine throttle handles ERC handles trim tabs and the vessel joystick should still operate Engine throttles and trim tabs can be used as an emergency alternative for steering in open water where there are no objects or other vessels in close vicinity To maintain steering and course heading closely observe the amount of engine speed used with each throttle handle Trim tabs can be adjusted to assist in steering the vessel An operator should regularly practice steering the vessel in this manner to be familiar with using their vessel s throttles and trim tabs for steering The joystick can be used as an alternative method of steering when operating the vessel in close vicinity of objects docks and other vessels
34. ces the engine control system may not be able to automatically stop an engine The engines can be stopped using the SMARTSTART start stop switch on the VIP for each engine 1 Move the ERC handles to the neutral position 2 Locate the VIP for each engine in the engine room 3 Inside the VIP for triple or quad installations turn the engine selector switch to the desired engine or engines 4 When the engines are running press and release the start stop switch or the green SMARTSTART start stop switch for each engine you want to stop Pb a E STOP switch for emergency use only b START STOP switch CENTER ENGINE PORT STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP 43957 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for triples a Engine selector switch b Start stop switch c VIP PORT CENTER i CENTER STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP ENGINE ENGINE START STOP H 1 44350 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for quads a Engine selector switch port and port center b Start stop switch c VIP d Engine selector switch starboard center and starboard e Start stop switch Page 16 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 5 Turn the key switch to the off position for each engine that was stopped 6 Close the seawater return seacock if equipped Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Drive cover removed for clarity a Seawater return seacock if equipped b Handle in closed position
35. cial Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Features Damaged or improper propeller Replace the propeller See a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Excessive bilge water Drain and check for the cause of entry Boal overloaded or load improperly Reduce the load or redistribute the load more evenly distributed Boat bottom fouled or damaged Clean or repair as necessary Tabs locked in the down position Unlock the automatic tab override switch Poor quality of fuel Use a cetane booster as recommended by a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Run out fuel and fill with fresh fuel The fuel filter may need to be drained or changed Water in the fuel f several times during this process Engine or electronic fuel system Have the engine or electronic fuel system checked by a Mercury Diesel authorized fault repair facility Guardian faulf cada set Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that cause engine power reduction If i found have the system checked by a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Joystick Both remote control levers are not in neutral Put the remote control Joystick does not control boat levers in neutral One or both engines are not running Start engine or engines Response to joystick inputs are erratic or joystick Ensure there are no radios or other sources of electronic or magnetic operates independent of input interference near the joystick Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that cau
36. cking mode operations when applicable Refer to the operations manual included with the helm mounted CAN pad Maneuvering with the Joystick The joystick provides single lever interface to maneuver the vessel Operating the vessel with the joystick is well suited for close quarter operations and when docking The joystick causes the control system to independently control each pod angle and thrust to move or rotate the boat in a desired direction For example if you move the joystick sideways the control system commands the boat in the sideways direction The joystick gives three axis control fore and aft port and starboard and rotational or any combination thereof For example moving the joystick to port causes the boat to move sideways to port Rotating the joystick causes the boat to rotate around its center You can move and rotate the joystick at the same time allowing for very intricate movements for maneuvering in tight quarters The control system automatically attempts to dampen bow and stern swinging referred to as yaw during joystick operation An on board sensor measures the yaw rate of the boat and actively counteracts the yaw motion of the boat Factors such as wind water conditions or vessel loading may act upon the vessel beyond the systems capability to correct yaw Manual yaw correction may be required when commanding the boat in the fore and aft port and starboard or diagonal directions To correct for unintended yaw dur
37. ction 4 Engine Room NOTE A VIP for each engine is located in the engine room oe a Main circuit breaker 25 amp b VIP diagnostic circuit breaker 10 amp c Helm circuit breaker 10 amp o o d SIM vessel circuit breaker 10 amp e Gear circuit breaker 15 amp Circuit Breaker Rating Location on VIP Pei aagnostes Ueto 0 toss ter ear art Overload Protection for the DC Voltage Regulator System If Equipped If the vessel is equipped with a 24 volt system a DC voltage regulator is required to supply 12 volt power to the VIP and the other 12 volt circuits The power package manufacturer provides a protective fuse for the 24 volt DC to 12 volt DC voltage regulator system if equipped The spade style in line fuse is located in the harness between the voltage regulator and the 24 volt battery system The fuse protects the wiring and the regulator against overloads NOTE For additional information on the on off switch for the DC voltage regulator refer to your owner s manual 37994 a DC voltage regulator b Wiring to DC voltage regulator c 30 amp fuse and holder d To 24 volt battery system positive e To 24 volt battery system negative The boat manufacturer may replace the fuse and holder with a circuit breaker Have your boat manufacturer or dealer show you the location and identify the fuse or circuit breaker for your reference Overload Protection for Other Circuits Other circuits may be protected
38. d to the helm controls for shifting in and out of that gear a a SIS A g P l a Forward gear solenoid e b Solenoid screw 41213 A spinning propeller a moving boat or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat 7 Ensure that the area around the propellers is clear before starting the engine since the propeller will be turning whenever the engine is operating IMPORTANT The engine does not start with the ERC lever in gear even though the drive is manually engaged in a gear 8 When you are ready to start the engine position the ERC lever in neutral gear before turning the key switch to the start position NOTE Due to the extra load of turning the drive gears and propeller the starter may turn slower when starting the engine connected to the drive in the emergency setting 9 Use extra care and caution when operating your boat in this emergency mode On the drive with the manually engaged gear you must turn that engine off to stop the propeller from turning or providing thrust NOTE Putting the drive with the gear manually engaged into reverse stops the engine 10 Immediately take your boat to a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility and inform them that the drive gear has been manually engaged Steering and Trim Manual Override The steering and trim system operate using a hydraulic manifold fitted wit
39. deral and international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion Do not use replacement electrical or fuel system components that do not comply with these standards When servicing the electrical and fuel systems properly install and tighten all components Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for the life cycle of the engine They are also expected to operate in both fresh and saltwater environments These conditions require numerous special parts Exercise caution when replacing marine engine parts Marine engine parts specifications are different than a standard automotive engine Seek replacement parts from a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility to provide long life and dependable performance Parts and Accessories Inquiries All inquiries concerning Mercury Diesel replacement parts and accessories should be directed to your local authorized dealer The dealer has the necessary information to order parts and accessories Only authorized dealers can purchase genuine Mercury Diesel parts and accessories from the factory Mercury Marine does not sell to unauthorized dealers or retail customers When inquiring on parts and accessories the dealer requires the engine model and serial numbers to order the correct parts Resolving a Problem Satisfaction with your Mercury Marine product is very important Problems questions or concerns about your power package can be addressed by a Mercury Diesel authorized
40. djustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick While in AUTO HEADING mode the TURN buttons course adjust buttons change the set course heading each time they are pressed Tapping the joystick left or right adjusts your course for each tap 1 Press the TURN button in the direction of the desired heading change Each press of the button changes the desired heading by 10 a Port TURN course adjust button scams KONE b aaee ERY course adjust button i oi o ATONAONS D tt W utton Oir TURN Turn a O 7 RESUME rican SEQUENCE AUTO TRACK tEADING WAYPOINT 43579 2 Deflect and hold the joystick in the desired direction to make small adjustments in the chosen heading Each recognized movement adjusts the chosen heading by 1 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 41 Section 3 On The Water NOTE The joystick must move over 50 of its travel and a beep will sound for the movement to be recognized as input 24707 Adjusting heading to starboard To Resume a Heading The RESUME button light is on if the previous course heading is available to resume IMPORTANT The previous heading can only be resumed within one minute of the auto heading being disengaged or if the steering wheel has been turned no more than 90 Press the RESUME button to resume the previous heading if you e Turned the steering wheel and disengaged auto heading e Pressed one of the TURN course adjust bu
41. e running it is important to ensure no one is in the water near the boat and that the passengers are secure Compliance with this practice is even more important when Skyhook is engaged Before engaging activating Skyhook the operator must e Inform passengers how Skyhook operates to stay out of the water and off the swim platform and to be alert for any sudden shifts in the boat position 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 37 Section 3 On The Water e Check to see no one is on the swim platform or in the water anywhere near the boat When Skyhook is engaged the operator must e Remain at the helm and maintain a vigilant watch e Disengage deactivate Skyhook if anyone enters the water or approaches the boat from the water The capability of Skyhook to maintain the position of the boat in a current is dependent on the characteristics of the boat If you notice your boat drifting sideways while Skyhook is engaged move the bow or stern more directly into the current to help reduce the effects of the current When the Skyhook is engaged the boat stays in a preset position however Skyhook can disengage unexpectedly When Skyhook disengages the boat does not hold the preset position and may drift causing the potential of damage or personal injury The helm operator must be able to take control of the boat when using Skyhook Skyhook relies on an operational GPS receiver and operational heading sensor Occasionally due to imp
42. eaeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeea 9 Throttle Only Operation ee eee ee eeeeeeeeeteeeeteeeeeteeeeeaaes 11 VOSSEIVIOW 00 ccececececeeteeeceeeeeeeetenaeeeeeeeeesaeeseeteeeinaeeetees 9 Throttle ONY orsoni aderare aiai 11 SmartCraft Speedometer and Tachometer Digital Neutral Safety Throttle Only ecce 11 Gauges errea anei A died aves eh eek 10 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 7 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Emergency Stop Switch An emergency stop E stop switch is used to turn off the engines in an emergency situation such as a person overboard or a tangled propeller When activated an E stop switch interrupts the power supply to the engine and transmission If the boat is equipped with an E stop switch the E stop switch turns off all of the engines 35308 Typical E stop switch Activation of an E stop switch stops the engine or engines immediately but the boat can continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shutdown 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 recommend instructing other occupants on proper starting and operating procedures should they need to operate the engine in an emergency Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also possible which can cause any or all of the following potentially hazardous situations e Occupants can be thrown forward
43. ed and maximum rated engine speed This feature should not be used for docking maneuvers To turn the troll control off press the TROLL button move the throttle to a different speed or shift the engine into neutral e When the drive is not equipped with the troll function the reduced idle speed RPM will work with all CMD engines with exception to the QSD product This feature can be used to reduce a vessel s speed for a slow no wake situation This feature should not be used for docking maneuvers To turn the troll control off press the TROLL button move the throttle to a different speed or shift the engine into neutral Page 20 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 5 Transfer button Pressing the TRANSFER button allows engine operation to be transferred from a different helm Refer to Helm Transfer 6 Dock button Pressing the DOCK button initiates docking mode Docking mode reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50 of normal throttle To turn off the docking mode shift the engine into neutral and press the DOCK button 7 Throttle only button There are two methods of engaging the throttle only operation mode Throttle only allows the operator to control the engine throttle without shifting into gear This feature is useful to warm up the engine The first method can be engaged when the engine is running The second method can only be engaged prior to starting the engine and is considered a neutral safet
44. eeeeeaaes 65 Galvanic ISolator ee eeeceeeseeeeneeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeenteeeeeeeees 68 VOVSUCK va sec seca causes Sonce ctvstcese pettieeiiees npecean ieee et 65 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 63 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Engine Related Problems Troubleshooting engine related problems may require information not found in these troubleshooting charts Additional troubleshooting information can be found in the owners manual for the engine Refer to the appropriate Marine Recreational High Output Propulsion Units QSB or QSC Operation and Maintenance Manual provided with the engine Electrical Connections IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the electrical system refer to the following precautions when working on or around the electrical harness or when adding other electrical accessories Do not tap accessories into the engine harness Do not puncture wires for testing probing e Do not reverse the battery leads e Do not splice wires into the harness Do not route harness near sharp edges hot surfaces or moving parts e Fasten cables away from and sharp edges fasteners or objects that could wear into the harness or pinch the harness Avoid sharp bends in a data harness Minimum bend radius should be 76 mm 3 in for installation e Fasten harnesses to the boat at least every 45 7 cm 18 in using appropriate fasteners Do not attempt diagnostics without the proper approved service tools e D
45. en 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 reinitiate a helm transfer 1 Place the active remote control lever to idle position 2 Proceed to the inactive helm and position remote control lever to the idle position 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 19 Section 3 On The Water 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 pres
46. erfect satellite communications the GPS signal may be temporarily unavailable Skyhook continues to operate through a GPS signal outage for up to 10 seconds but automatically disengages if the GPS signal outage persists If Skyhook disengages you are alerted by the sound of a horn and the indicator light on the Precision Pilot keypad for the SKYHOOK button turns off In such a circumstance the boat will drift with the wind or current because the engines continue to run but the drive units are now in neutral Skyhook performance is largely dictated by the performance of the onboard Zeus GPS system The Zeus GPS system is accurate within 3 m 10 ft when receiving a wide area augmentation system WAAS correction WAAS is a system of satellites and ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections allowing for more accurate positioning of your GPS When WAAS is not available the performance of the system maintains the boat within 20 m 60 ft of the desired position Engaging Activating Skyhook IMPORTANT Activities in the water near the vessel while Skyhook is engaged may result in injury The Captain or operator and passengers should read and observe the warning labels on the boat before Skyhook is engaged Before activating Skyhook 1 Check that no one is in the water 2 Tell passengers not to enter water Skyhook makes the propellers spin This can injure swimmers 8M0034159 33798 Label adjacent to the Precision Pilot trac
47. ers Page 8 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package e releasing your grip on the steering wheel that is pulling in one direction e consuming alcohol or drugs e high speed boating maneuvers The lanyard is a cord usually between 122 and 152 cm 4 and 5 ft 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 Activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately but the 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 occupants 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
48. fuses and circuit breakers Engine Will Not Start The engine will not start and various fault codes appear on Verify the E stop switch is not engaged the VesselView screen Move the control levers to the neutral position and start the engine Cycling the key switch will also start the engine into neutral idle The engine was running and was stopped with the START STOP button while in gear VesselView Troubleshooting The battery switch is turned off Turn the battery switch on Check and start the engine If the engine does not start check the engine circuit breaker or fuse Refer to the owner s manual for the engine circuit breaker or fuse location Loose battery connections Tighten the battery cable connections VesselView will not turn on when the ignition keys are turned to the ON position Page 64 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 5 Troubleshooting The battery switch is turned off on the engine that does not display information Turn the battery switch on VesselView turns on but only one engine displays Check and start all of the engines If one of the engines does not start information check the engine circuit breaker or fuse Refer to the owner s manual for the engine circuit breaker or fuse location Turn all of the engines on Poor Performance Check that the Cruise Control is disengaged Throttle not operating properly Turn off Troll or Dock functions on DTS control pad Refer to Spe
49. g launching low speed below 1200 RPM engine speed and shallow water operation Throttle only button Allows engine throttle advancement without shifting the engine The throttle only button can be depressed only when the remote control is in the neutral position and should only be used to assist in starting or warming up the engine Start stop button Allows the boat operator to start or stop the engine without using the ignition key 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 17 Section 3 On The Water Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort required to move the control handle out of the detent positions Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension The cover must be removed to access this screw Control handle friction adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the friction on the control handle This will help prevent unwanted motion of the handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase friction and counterclockwise to decrease friction The cover must be removed to access this screw 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 re
50. ght 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 and the remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other To disengage the auto synchronization feature press the SYNC button i O NEUTRAL QO TROLL C TRANSFER oOo THROTTLE DOCK ie Cor LE 22590 i 0 ly lid Eg 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 L
51. gine operates between idle speed and maximum rated engine speed TROLL button To engage the troll mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral Press the TROLL button located on the DTS trackpad attached to the ERC levers Place either ERC lever into gear The TROLL button lights when the lever or levers are moved out of neutral aPFwhr The RPM of the engines do not change for the first 25 of ERC lever travel while the transmissions allow some slippage at lower speeds Engine RPM rises through the remaining 75 of lever travel To disengage the troll mode 1 Bring both ERC levers to neutral 2 Press the TROLL button The TROLL button light turns off Page 32 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water Dock Dock mode reduces the percent of throttle throughout the range by 50 This allows better control of engine power in close quarter situations DOCK button To engage the dock mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral Press the DOCK button located on the DTS trackpad attached to the ERC levers The DOCK button light turns on Place either ERC lever into gear The engines raise the RPM at a proportionally lower RPM for the ERC lever position and with half the power that is usually available To disengage the dock mode NOTE Dock only disengages with the levers in a detent 1 Bring both ERC levers to any detent 2 Press the DOCK button The DOCK button light turns off
52. gine regardless of which helm station is active or previously active 9 Inside the VIP for triple or quad installations turn the engine selector switch to the desired engine or engines 10 Press and release the start stop switch or green SMARTSTART start stop switch on the VIP corresponding to the engine being started The control system automatically controls the starter to achieve a successful start PP a E STOP switch for emergency use only b START STOP switch CENTER ENGINE PORT STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP 43957 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for triples a Engine selector switch b Start stop switch c VIP PO STBD PORT CENTER fe f CENTER STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP ENGINE ENGINE START STOP H 1 44350 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for quads a Engine selector switch port and port center b Start stop switch c VIP d Engine selector switch starboard center and starboard e Start stop switch IMPORTANT To avoid excessive exhaust aeration of the seawater do not operate the engines over 1500 RPM when the vessel is at rest 11 If you must operate the engines above 1500 RPM put the vessel underway with a light throttle load until the engines reach normal operating temperature 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 15 Section 3 On The Water Stopping the Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch You may desire to stop an engine from the engine room or under certain circumstan
53. h control valves If a malfunction occurs in the manifold for the steering and trim system VesselView should display a fault code The steering actuator trim cylinder or both may not respond to helm control resulting in the loss of normal steering or trim control A fault in the steering control valve or trim control valve will temporarily cause a malfunction of the steering or trim helm controls on the affected drive If you lose normal steering or trim control reduce speed to operate the boat safely The table provides a matrix of related drive and trim tab information in the event of a malfunction or failure Failure Drive or Tab Fault Codes Engine Management Boat Speed Fault code is seen on The maximum boat speed that can VesselView be achieved on a single engine Steeri Drive is in reduced with one engine shut down or with eering Stuck in any operation mode one drive that is not steerable will position vary on different models Except in an emergency normal operation on a single engine should not exceed 50 throttle Trim tab z Proceed at a reduced safe control valve Tab_Spool_Stuck_Fault Stuck in any No effect on engine operalnig spsed within Ihe duty stuck position management gyde control valve Steering_Spool_Stuck_Fault stuck Engine throttle percentage is reduced Page 60 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 4 Engine Room In an emergency if a steering or trim control valve is stuck it m
54. helm transfer If the helm transfer is not completed the action will be cancelled and a double beep will sound fies the TRANSFER button again will reinitiate a helm transfer NEUTRAL Zs oa at og 5a668 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 SportFish Control SportFish Remote Control 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 increase speed a a Neutral 41356 2 The SportFish remote control requires the installation of the helm mounted CAN pad for throttle only synchronization station transfer troll control single lever mode and do
55. hould not be used for docking maneuvers To turn the troll control off press the TROLL button move the throttle to a different speed or shift the engine into neutral 4 Transfer button Pressing the TRANSFER button allows engine operation to be transferred from a different helm Refer to Helm Transfer 5 Dock button Pressing the DOCK button initiates docking mode Docking mode reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50 of normal throttle To turn off the docking mode shift the engine into neutral and press the DOCK button 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 23 Section 3 On The Water 6 Throttle only button There are two methods of engaging the throttle only operation mode Throttle only allows the operator to control the engine throttle without shifting into gear This feature is useful to warm up the engine The first method can be engaged when the engine is running The second method can only be engaged prior to starting the engine and is considered a neutral safety feature a To activate the throttle only mode e Move the control handle to the idle neutral position e Press the THROTTLE ONLY button and advance 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 e Advance the control handle to increase the engine RPM b To disengage the throttle only mode e Move the control handle into the idle
56. icated by the arrow Typical inlet seacock port orientation starboard similar a Seacock for seawater inlet b Former position open c Handle in closed position Electrical System Overload Protection If an electrical overload occurs a fuse or a circuit breaker opens Find and correct the cause for the electrical overload before replacing the fuse or resetting the circuit breaker NOTE In an emergency when you must operate the engine and cannot locate or correct the cause for the electrical overload high current draw turn off or disconnect all the accessories connected to the engine and instrumentation wiring Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse If the circuit remains open the electrical overload has not been eliminated Contact your Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility to check the electrical system Circuit breakers and fuses provide protection for the electrical system as indicated The circuit breakers and fuses are located in various locations throughout the boat Have your dealer show you the location and identify the circuit that they protect After finding and correcting the cause of the overload reset the circuit breaker by pressing the reset button Vessel Interface Panel VIP Overload Protection The vessel interface panel VIP contains five circuit breakers that help protect the transmission harness engine harness vessel sensor harness and helm harness 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 57 Se
57. in neutral or reverse 2 Steer the boat to the desired compass heading 3 Press the AUTO HEADING button to engage the Auto Heading mode The button illuminates and a single horn beep sounds acknowledging engagement A double horn beep sounds if Auto Heading does not engage O O a Port TURN course adjust button b Starboard TURN course adjust button STANDBY ACTIVE A el oe l j utton ques TURN D gt lt lt b Tecsune HSER AUTO TRACK Ca a Y 43579 4 Display the AUTOPILOT screen on VesselView Refer to Mode Display in VesselView 5 On the VesselView screen for autopilot the mode indicator changes from OFF to AUTO 6 The steering wheel will self center and be held in an electronic detent position NOTE Ilf you must turn the steering wheel for any reason you will need to apply sufficient force to overcome the electronic detent Page 40 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 7 Precision Pilot holds the compass heading the boat was following when the AUTO HEADING button was pressed and Auto Heading engaged 8 2 rH Reo 1 45 PM AUTOPILOT 31409 8 To adjust your course while AUTO HEADING is engaged refer to Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick 9 To disengage Auto Heading refer to Disengaging Auto Heading 10 Press the AUTO HEADING button a second time Auto Heading goes to the standby mode and all lights other than STANDBY turn off Course A
58. ing any maneuver just rotate the joystick in the direction the bow is desired to rotate The following table gives some limited examples of the basic responses to inputs from the joystick The joystick is proportional which means that the farther from the center the joystick is moved the more thrust is applied to the boat in that direction Page 26 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water To maneuver the boat with the joystick 1 Move both electronic remote control ERC levers to the neutral position 2 Move the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to move or twist the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to rotate The joystick can be moved and rotated at the same time Joystick Input and Boat Response Table F Movement Joystick Input Boat Response shown from light gray to dark gray Boat at rest Boat moves forward Boat moves aft 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 27 Section3 OnThe Water _ _ gt Z SOO 3 On The Water Movement Joystick Input Boat Response shown from light gray to dark gray Boat moves to starboard without rotating 25929 Boat moves to port without rotating E 25931 Boat moves diagonally forward and to the Pak starboard without rotating 25926 NOTE In this maneuver move and twist the joystick for yaw correction if required Boat moves diagonally forward and rotates starboard for yaw correction 37774 Page 28 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Sti 3 O
59. ing propeller a moving boat or a device attached to a moving boat can cause serious injury or death to people in the water When Skyhook is engaged the propellers rotate and the boat moves to maintain the position of the boat Stop the engines immediately whenever anyone is in the water near the boat 4 Press the SKYHOOK button to request engagement and operation of Skyhook O PRECISION PILOT O STANDBY ACTIVE i SKYHOOK H qu TURN Ss EP oS WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE a Ep 0 AUTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT 27698 SKYHOOK button 5 A safety pop up warning screen appears on VesselView Read and observe the safety pop up PROPELLER INJURY HAZARD Z Do not engage SKYHOOK when swimmers are present 33920 Skyhook warning screen on VesselView 6 Press the X button on VesselView to close the safety pop up NOTE Pressing the SKYHOOK button will also close the safety pop up and then disengage Skyhook 7 The Skyhook system engages and a one second solid horn beep sounds once The trackpad SKYHOOk button light stops blinking and remains on indicating Skyhook is engaged NOTE Some boat manufacturers include additional secondary systems of sounds lights or other sources to alert you and your passengers that Skyhook is engaged See your boat manufacturer for information about additional Skyhook notification systems if equipped 8 The VesselView SKYHOOK screen displays a green circle
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61. isconnect all the negative and positive battery cables from each battery before electric arc welding on the vessel Attach the welder ground cable no more than 0 61 m 2 ft from the part being welded Do not connect the ground cable of the welder to any ECM cooling plate or ECM To avoid damage to the engine or drive and related components welding on the engine drive or engine and drive mounted components is not recommended Check VesselView First Your VesselView display is the primary information source for the various functions of your boat Consult the VesselView display if you suspect something is wrong VesselView displays faults and other information that can be helpful in determining the current status of various systems that could be causing your concern and the solution to the problem SmartCraft Circuits Overload Protection All SmartCraft control area network circuits are overload protected with fuses Some power package applications are also protected with circuit breakers These fuses and circuit breakers can be in different locations on the vessel It is important to become familiar with all the fuse and circuit breaker locations Always carry spare fuses and never replace a blown fuse with a fuse that has a higher amperage rating Failure to follow this basic rule may damage wires resulting in high repair costs Refer to the power package owner s Manual and the vessel owner s Manual for the location and amperage rating of the
62. kpad AWARNING Ask the Captain before entering the water This boat has a feature called Skyhook which automatically holds the boat in position When Skyhook is activated the propellers rotate automatically propellers rotation may not be obvious aa aA the boat may suddenly move in any direction the propellers can injure people in the water anywhere A around the boat r X 2 Ay Unless the Captain gives you permission a do not go in the water wind or water current can move swimmers into the propellers do not sit or stand where you could fall overboard you may lose your balance if the boat moves suddenly 80034 160 33824 Label in the vicinity of the transom boarding area Page 38 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water IMPORTANT If either of the labels cannot be located or are not legible they must be replaced before engaging Skyhook For replacement labels contact the manufacturer of your boat or a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility 1 Move the ERC levers to neutral and bring the boat to a stop Skyhook will not engage until the boat is in neutral and at a speed slow enough for safe engagement 2 Inform passengers how Skyhook operates to stay out of the water and off the swim platform and to be alert for any sudden shifts in the boat position 3 Check to see no one is on the swim platform or in the water anywhere near the boat A rotat
63. lenoid Note the following e Itis better to use one drive that works properly than locking and operating the drive that is not functioning properly This procedure is for when both drives are not responding to helm control e Auto Heading and Track Waypoint will work when emergency gear engagement is in use e Moving the ERC handle into reverse stops the engine Locking the transmission in gear using the emergency procedure renders the helm s shifting control inoperable Drive carefully with the gear lock engaged To shift out of gear turn the key switch to OFF 1 Determine the transmission that is not engaging a gear 2 Stop the engines and remove the key from the key switch Engine components and fluids are hot and can cause serious injury or death Allow the engine to cool before removing any components or opening any fluid hoses 3 Remove the drive cover of the affected transmission Refer to your owner s manual 4 Locate the forward gear solenoid on the port side of the affected transmission the wire is tagged Forward Gear NOTE Do not disturb the reverse gear solenoid on the starboard side of the transmission the wire is tagged Reverse Gear 5 Using a3 mm hex head wrench turn the solenoid screw in the center of the top of the forward gear solenoid clockwise until it stops 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 59 Section 4 Engine Room 6 The transmission is now manually engaged in the gear and will not respon
64. lication and a dual helm application The yellow smart junction box is only used at the main helm on a dual helm application The smart junction boxes are generally mounted in close proximity to the helm location Smart junction box key features e Ignition source LED s e CAN data LED Connection ports defined CAN V connection The LED s can be used to diagnose problems associated with the SmartCraft network This feature is a visual indication that a component is nonoperational due to a lack of power possibly resulting from a blown fuse or circuit breaker A blown fuse or breaker on a battery circuit can be diagnosed by turning the switched ignition key to the ON position If the ignition LED does not illuminate then this suggests no battery source is available CAN data LED s will be present for the three CAN buses CAN P CAN V and CAN H These LED s will flicker as CAN activity is present on the associated CAN bus a LED active b LED not active CAN H Data S e Sao 35041 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 67 Section 5 Troubleshooting Galvanic Isolator Symptom Possible Cause Remedy RED light on One blink from GREEN light Open capacitor in Galvanic Isolator Replace Galvanic Isolator RED light on Two blinks from GREEN light Shorted diode in Galvanic Isolator Replace Galvanic Isolator a light on Three blinks mom GREEN Open diode in Galvanic Isolator Replace Galvanic Isolator Open connection be
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66. mode 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 11 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package a Advance the control handle into the forward detent position b Start the engine 2 To disengage the neutral safety throttle only mode a Place the control handle into the neutral position b Allow the engine RPM to stabilize at idle before shifting into gear Page 12 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water Section 3 On The Water Table of Contents Starting and Stopping the Engines 14 DYING vecdigedi ses liey act eedibsavineeeenedoetesteeaseolivassieeradancavedivetiane 34 Starting an Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch 14 Precision Pilot eee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeseneeesneeeentaeeeenaaes 35 Stopping the Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Precision Pilot Trackpad Features 35 WICH Graa eea a a rE a Aa 16 General Information ec eeeeeeeceeeeereeeeeneeeeeeeees 35 Panel Mount Features ec ceeeececeeeeeeeereeeesneeeeeenteeeneeeees 17 Standby soiree el le id eee ed 35 3 Slim Binnacle Control Features and Operation 18 Standby and Active Lights 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 Helm TRANS M 225 ccaccesecescaniivepecacetenaecudesstessveeesreacecaneuetssd 19 POW6R COM ieni isis inanin benasscetedats andereeeanetes 37 Synchronizing Helms Prior to Helm Transfer 20 Skyhook if EQuipped ee eeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeneeeeeaes 37 Dual Handle Console Control with DTS Trackpad 20 Engagi
67. mode off 5 MPH 8 2 Esa a Mode indicator OFF or AUTO AUTOPILOT b Current heading c Drive positions d Engine RPM SKYHOOK 31408 4 Ifthe ERC handles were moved to neutral the AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the STANDBY light comes on You cannot resume your course by pressing the RESUME button Refer to To Resume a Heading 5 If Auto Heading disengaged because the AUTO HEADING button was pressed the AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the STANDBY light comes on Press the AUTO HEADING button a second time and the STANDBY light goes off Auto Heading is disengaged and the mode is OFF Response Button 1 Press the RESPONSE button to increase or decrease how aggressively the vessel reacts to programmed changes when in the Pilot modes How aggressively the vessel reacts equals a response setting in VesselView 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 43 Section 3 On The Water NOTE Each time you press the RESPONSE button the button light blinks to indicate you changed the response setting for that mode O PRECISION PILOT O STANDBY ACTIVE C3 SKYHOOK 0 que TURN gt es eS WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE C5 Ne lt gt o 0 AUTO TRACK HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT re N Response button 2 Press the RESPONSE button again to increase how aggressively the vessel reacts to programmed changes The initial button press shows the current response setting Pressing the bu
68. n The Water 3 On The Water Movement Joystick Input Boat Response shown from light gray to dark gray Boat moves diagonally aft and to the starboard without rotating 25924 24710 Boat moves diagonally aft and to the port without rotating 25923 Boat moves diagonally forward and to the port without rotating 25925 Boat rotates clockwise 25921 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 29 Section3 OnThe Water gt Z SOO 3 On The Water Movement Joystick Input Boat Response shown from light gray to dark gray Boat rotates counter clockwise 25920 Boat moves diagonally forward and to the starboard while rotating clockwise 25916 Boat moves diagonally forward and to the J starboard while rotating counterclockwise Boat moves diagonally forward and to the port while rotating counterclockwise lt s Page 30 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water F Movement Joystick Input Boat Response shown from light gray to dark gray p Boat moves to the port while rotating clockwise Special Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Features The DTS system features several alternate operational modes for the electronic remote control ERC levers Any of the listed features can be operated simultaneously and can help you with e Warming the engines Synchronizing the engines e Trolling the vessel Allowing access to the slow speed trolling features of the integrated transmission system ERC levers with DTS trackpad
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70. ngine 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 Pressing the STATION SELECT button at an inactive helm initiates a helm transfer Refer to Helm Transfer a Start stop button b Throttle only station select button c Neutral LED d 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 lf 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 Wh
71. ngle lever mode shift the engine into neutral and press the 1 LEVER button 9 Sync button Pressing the SYNC button turns off or on the auto synchronization feature Refer to Synchronizing Engines a Neutral LEDS b Troll button c Transfer button d Dock button e Throttle only button f 1 lever button g Sync button 10 Control handle friction adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the friction on the control handle This will help prevent unwanted motion of the remote control handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase friction or counterclockwise to decrease friction The cover must be removed to access this screw 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 21 Section 3 On The Water 11 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease tension The cover must be removed to access this screw a Detent tension adjustment screw b Control handle friction 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 DTS 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 ri
72. ns and the starboard lever for Zeus and inboard applications 5 The engine RPM raises and lowers simultaneously while the transmissions remain in the same gear To disengage the single lever mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press the 1 LEVER button The 1 LEVER button light turns off Sync The system features an automatic engine synchronization feature which engages automatically at key up The synchronization feature monitors the position of both levers If both levers are within 10 of one another the port engine synchronizes to the starboard engine s RPM VesselView shows an orange icon if the RPM of the engines are not within 10 of each other and the icon turns green when they synchronize The icon turns grey when sync mode is off To disengage the sync mode 1 Place the ERC levers in any detent Page 34 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 2 Section 3 On The Water Press the SYNC button SYNC button To engage the sync mode press the SYNC button Precision Pilot Precision Pilot Trackpad Features General Information Precision Pilot trackpad features includes Precision Pilot or Pilot functions are controlled through the Pilot trackpad only Pilot screens are located under the Environment chapter of VesselView The TURN buttons provide a 10 course correction for each press to the port or starboard The AUTO HEADING TRACK WAYPOINT and WAYPOINT SEQUENCE buttons engage automatic co
73. on VesselView for one second after pressing the TRACK WAYPOINT button The display shows the digital heading that the boat is traveling the angles of the drives and engine speed in RPM See Mode Display in VesselView NOTE This display screen is activated during VesselView calibration The GPS system generates the displayed heading based on magnetic North 8 2 MPH E Ol 1 46 PM AUTOPILOT Track Waypoint screen NOTE Precision Pilot will not initiate turns when Track Waypoint mode is engaged Turn features are only available in Auto Heading mode Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode 1 Disengage the Track Waypoint mode by one of the following methods 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 45 Section 3 On The Water Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button on the Precision Pilot keypad The TRACK WAYPOINT button light goes off and Pilot goes to Standby The STANDBY light turns on Turn the steering wheel hard enough to overcome the force feedback and Pilot goes to Standby e Move both ERC levers back to neutral and Pilot goes to Standby e Press either TURN button and Pilot goes to Auto Heading mode e Press the AUTO HEADING button and Pilot goes to Auto Heading mode e Turn off the chart plotter and Pilot goes to Standby You can resume the Track Waypoint heading within one minute if the vessel has not turned too far and the RESUME light is still on or flashing Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint Mode While in TRACK WAYP
74. ons to release the spool Refer to the decal on the manifold bracket or on the port side of the drive cover if equipped for additional information 6 Restart the engine At the helm trim the tab up and down to confirm the fault has cleared If the Tab_Spool_Stuck fault remains then shut down the engine and turn the key switch off on the unresponsive drive Operate on another engine and drive Refer to Port Engine Only Operation if the starboard drive is shut down NOTE Boat speed and maneuverability will be reduced Oversteer or boat listing may occur with tab in the down position Page 62 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 5 Troubleshooting Section 5 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Troubleshooting Engine Related Problems 64 Electronic Remote Controls 65 Electrical COnNnectioNnS css siiicar 64 Steering System cccccccceeceeteecceceeeeeeceeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 66 Check VesselView FirSt eeccseeseecesneeeeeneeesneeeeeneeeenaaes 64 Diagnosing DTS Problems cecceeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeenneeeees 66 SmartCraft Circuits Overload Protection eee 64 Diagnosing the Junction BOX ee eeeeeeereeeeeereeeetteeeeenaes 67 Engine Will Not Start ceeeeeesneeeeereeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaaes 64 Standard Junction BOX ceesseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeeees 67 VesselView Troubleshooting eccesseceeesteeeeeeeesteeeeenaes 64 Smart JUNCtION BOX erisin 67 Poor Performance ccceeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenaeeeeneeeeena
75. ontrols are SmartCraft systems compatible but cannot integrate with the SmartCraft CAN system These types of controls use a dedicated communication harness that is not incorporated into the SmartCraft CAN communication network 34954 ETS control Page 2 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 1 Overview Identifying Your Systems DTS Controls Yacht Control A vessel equipped with a SmartCraft electronic remote control ERC typically has a DTS trackpad integrated on the base of the control The DTS trackpad is used to enable or disable features of the DTS system auto synchronization throttle only etc Any ERC that includes a DTS trackpad or a DTS trackpad installed at the helm is a DTS control system 34959 DTS yacht control Helm Mounted DTS Controls There are many different types of ERC s in the DTS system that control single or dual engine applications Controls may or may not have integrated START STOP buttons in the base of the control and may or may not have trim switches in the control handle Controls with trim switches incorporated into the handle are for sterndrive installations Controls without trim switches in the handle are generally for inboard applications NEUTRAL ACTIVE Dual engine console mount ERC with trim switches and DTS trackpad 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 3 Section 1 Overview Identifying Your Systems Dual engine console mount ERC with DTS trackpad Spo
76. op control and to attempt to erase fault code Diagnosing DTS Problems Your Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility has the proper service tools for diagnosing problems on digital throttle and shift DTS systems The engine control module ECM propulsion control module PCM has the ability to detect some problems with the system when they occur and store a trouble code in the ECM PCM s memory This code can be read by a service technician using a special diagnostic tool Page 66 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Junction Box Standard Junction Box A standard junction box works as a breakout point for additional SmartCraft components to connect to the multi ignition input from the smart junction box The standard junction box serves as the connection point for the tab smart multiplex module inertial measurement unit global position sensor Precision Pilot and DTS trackpad to a smart junction box 31075 Smart Junction Box The smart junction box and the standard junction box coordinate signals from various inputs to the respective electronic controls The smart junction box has a total of ten designated inputs and outputs with several light emitting diodes LED Each connection is clearly marked on the smart junction box There are two distinct types of smart junction boxes a yellow smart junction box and a black smart junction box The black smart junction box is used for a single helm app
77. ove the control handle to the idle neutral position b Press the THROTTLE ONLY button and advance 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 i Q NEUTRAL Q dean C RANSFER J Fea THROTTLE DOCK ONLY Slim binnacle Yacht control NeuTRAL START STOP J active HROTE STATION SELECT 35203 35204 c Advance the control handle to increase the engine RPM 2 To disengage the throttle only mode a Move the control handle into the idle neutral position and press the THROTTLE ONLY button IMPORTANT Moving the control handle into the idle neutral position will not deactivate the throttle only mode The THROTTLE ONLY button on the DTS trackpad must be pressed to deactivate the throttle only mode and allow the engine to shift into gear b Allow the engine RPM to stabilize at idle before shifting into gear Neutral Safety Throttle Only The engines will start if the control levers are not in neutral This forces the control of the engine RPM to idle only and the RPM cannot be increased If the engine stalls or is turned off by the START STOP button the key switch must be turned OFF and ON before the engine will start again with the control lever not in the neutral position 1 To activate the neutral safety throttle only
78. quad installations turn the engine selector switch to the desired engine or engines 10 Press and release the start stop switch or green SMARTSTART start stop switch on the VIP corresponding to the engine being started The control system automatically controls the starter to achieve a successful start PP a E STOP switch for emergency use only b START STOP switch CENTER ENGINE PORT STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP 43957 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for triples a Engine selector switch b Start stop switch c VIP PO STBD PORT CENTER fe f CENTER STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP ENGINE ENGINE START STOP H 1 44350 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for quads a Engine selector switch port and port center b Start stop switch c VIP d Engine selector switch starboard center and starboard e Start stop switch IMPORTANT To avoid excessive exhaust aeration of the seawater do not operate the engines over 1500 RPM when the vessel is at rest 11 If you must operate the engines above 1500 RPM put the vessel underway with a light throttle load until the engines reach normal operating temperature 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 55 Section 4 Engine Room Stopping the Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch You may desire to stop an engine from the engine room or under certain circumstances the engine control system may not be able to automatically stop an engine The engines can be stopped
79. r language contact the nearest Mercury Marine or Marine Power International Service Center for information A list of part numbers for other languages is provided with your power package Ordering Literature Before ordering literature have the following information about your power package available C id er United States and Canada For additional literature about for your Mercury Marine power package contact your nearest Mercury Marine dealer or contact Mercury Marine 920 929 5110 920 929 4894 Attn Publications Department USA Only USA Only P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54935 1939 Outside the United States and Canada Contact your nearest Mercury Diesel authorized service center to order additional literature that is available for your particular Mercury Diesel power package Mercury Marine Submit the following Attn Publications Department order form with payment W6250 West Pioneer Road to P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 Ship To Copy this form and print or type This is your shipping label Address ZIP or postal code Country 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 71 Section 6 Customer Assistance Information Page 72 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012
80. repair facility 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 Ifyou have a question concern or problem that cannot be resolved by your dealership contact your local distributor of Mercury Diesel products for assistance The distributor will work with you and your dealership to resolve all problems The service office will need the following information e Your name and address Daytime telephone number e Model and serial numbers for your power package e The name and address of your dealership e The nature of the problem If you need further assistance contact us at 920 929 5040 Page 70 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 6 Customer Assistance Information Customer Service Literature English Language English language publications are available from Mercury Marine Attn Publications Department W6250 West Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54935 1939 Outside the United States and Canada contact the nearest Mercury Marine or Marine Power International Service Center for further information When ordering be sure to List your product model year and serial numbers e Check the literature and quantities you want e Enclose full remittance in check or money order NO COD Other Languages To obtain an Operation Maintenance and Warranty Manual in anothe
81. rtFish DTS Remote Control The SportFish remote control is a unique design for use on center console sportfishing vessels The controls are mounted on the port and starboard side of the console The SportFish remote control can be used with a dash mounted trackpad Overhead view of mounting locations a Port side console mount b Starboard side console mount SportFish remote control and trackpad a DTS trackpad b ERC handle c Transfer button 44090 Page 4 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 1 Overview Identifying Your Systems Joystick There are advanced versions of the DTS system available on certain dual engine vessels Axius utilizes sterndrives for propulsion and Zeus utilizes an innovative pod drive propulsion that is mounted perpendicular to the bottom of the hull These types of propulsion systems use the SmartCraft ERC and a joystick The joystick is used primarily for docking maneuvers An optional helm mounted Precision Pilot or Axius trackpad can be incorporated for autopilot features AUTO HEADING WAYPOINT SEQUENCE or SKYHOOK all based on a GPS signal that is interfaced with the CAN system 50629 Auxiliary Joystick Station Depending on the version of the SmartCraft engine control system used to operate the vessel there may be multiple auxiliary joystick stations up to four per vessel Each auxiliary joystick station is equipped with an E stop switch auxilia
82. ry joystick and a trackpad ptm Typical auxiliary joystick station components for triple drives a E stop switch 4 N b Auxiliary joystick c Joystick trackpad for triple installations d Port drivetrain status indicator light e Center drivetrain status indicator light f Starboard drivetrain status indicator light 43428 g Transfer button and indicator light h Alarm and fault indicator light 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 5 Section 1 Overview Identifying Your Systems Typical auxiliary joystick station components for quad drives a E stop switch b Auxiliary joystick c Joystick trackpad for quad installations d Port outer drivetrain status indicator light e Port center drivetrain status indicator light f Starboard center drivetrain status indicator light 43429 g Starboard outer drivetrain status indicator light h Transfer button and indicator light i Alarm and fault indicator light Page 6 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Table of Contents Emergency Stop SWIth en eececceeeseeeeeeeeseneeeeeneeenneeeee 8 System Link Digital Gauges 00 0 eee eeeeees 10 2 Lanyard Stop SWItCH ccccccceeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaeeeeeeeees 8 Electronic Helm Steering ccccceceeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 11 Instrumentation ee cece eeeeee eter eeeeeeeeneeee
83. s until the wheel stops at the port lock The number of wheel revolutions you counted moves the drives from the maximum starboard angle to maximum port angle with the center straight ahead position being 0 The maximum steering angles are controlled within the vessel personality developed by the drive manufacturer and the boat OEM In certain situations the electronic end stops of the wheel are not felt The absence of noticeable end stops does not affect the steering The drives will still stop when they reach the full turn position at each lock The absence of end stops can be the result of the starboard key switch in the off position a low starboard battery voltage or a steering wheel motor fault Your vessel s personality as developed by the vessel manufacturer in partnership with the drive manufacturer determines the number of turns lock to lock Typically this is approximately 2 3 4 revolutions of the wheel The OEM may request different lock to lock settings for other boat models Throttle Only Operation There are two methods of engaging the throttle only operation mode Throttle only allows the operator to control the engine throttle without shifting into gear This feature is useful to warm up the engine The first method can be engaged when the engine is running The second method can only be engaged prior to starting the engine and is considered a neutral safety feature Throttle Only 1 To activate the throttle only mode a M
84. se engine power reduction If found have the system checked by a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility Joystick does not work No fault code set cruise f Disengage cruise control control engaged Electronic Remote Controls Key off and key on Check the THROTTLE ONLY button on the trackpad Put the ERC Joystick does not function properly and a fault code is set The ERC lever increases engine RPM but does not levers in neutral and push the button to disengage if the light is on engage gears and the boat does not move Engage gears manually Refer to Contingent Operations Contact your Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 65 Section 5 Troubleshooting If the engine only reaches 50 of WOT check the DOCK button on the trackpad Put the handles in neutral and push the button to disengage if the light is on Check VesselView to see if the cruise control is enabled Disable The ERC lever controls the engine and drive but does cruise control not reach wide open throttle Check for damage to the propeller Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that indicate reduced engine power If found contact your Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility to ask if the propellers need to be changed Check the TROLL button on the trackpad Put the handles in The ERC lever controls the engine and drive but does Neutral and push the TROLL button to diseng
85. sed 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 helm transfer is cancelled Dual Handle Console Control with DTS Trackpad Dual Handle Console Control with DTS Trackpad 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 increase speed 3 Neutral lights The neutral lights illuminate when the engine is in the neutral gear position The lights will flash when the engine is in the throttle only mode NOTE Gear position is determined by the position of the shift actuator not the position of the control handle 4 Troll button TROLL has two specific functions and the functionality is dependent on the type of drive that is installed on the vessel e When the drive is equipped with the troll function the mode allows the vessel to be operated at very low speeds by controlling the transmission The transmission is capable of reducing the propeller speed lower than the engine speed The levers are adjusted so that trolling occurs within the first 25 of lever travel From 26 to 100 lever travel the engine is commanded between idle spe
86. t equipped with a seawater return seacock 2 Open the seawater return seacock if equipped Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Drive cover removed for clarity a Handle in open position b Seawater return overboard seacock if equipped 41198 3 Open the seacock for the seawater inlet Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Typical inlet seacock port orientation starboard similar a Seacock for seawater inlet b Handle in open position c Former position closed 41197 4 Open the seacock if equipped for any accessory equipment NOTE When the key switch is turned to the on position the neutral LED lights on the ERC trackpad flash on and off if the ERC handles are not in the neutral position Before starting the engines the ERC handles must be in the neutral position 5 At the active standard helm move the ERC handles to the neutral position NOTE Ask your dealer for the location of the key switches if the key switches are not located at the helm 6 Turn the key switch to the on position for each engine to be started Verify it is safe to start the engines 8 Inthe engine room locate the VIP for each engine N Page 54 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 4 Engine Room IMPORTANT The start stop switch or SMARTSTART switch on a VIP will start the corresponding engine regardless of which helm station is active or previously active 9 Inside the VIP for triple or
87. ted in the engine s operation and maintenance manual available for this package NOTE Some vessels are not equipped with a seawater return seacock 2 Open the seawater return seacock if equipped Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Drive cover removed for clarity a Handle in open position b Seawater return overboard seacock if equipped 41198 3 Open the seacock for the seawater inlet Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Typical inlet seacock port orientation starboard similar a Seacock for seawater inlet b Handle in open position c Former position closed 41197 4 Open the seacock if equipped for any accessory equipment NOTE When the key switch is turned to the on position the neutral LED lights on the ERC trackpad flash on and off if the ERC handles are not in the neutral position Before starting the engines the ERC handles must be in the neutral position 5 Atthe active standard helm move the ERC handles to the neutral position NOTE Ask your dealer for the location of the key switches if the key switches are not located at the helm 6 Turn the key switch to the on position for each engine to be started 7 Verify it is safe to start the engines 8 In the engine room locate the VIP for each engine Page 14 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water IMPORTANT The start stop switch or SMARTSTART switch on a VIP will start the corresponding en
88. teering fault has cleared If the steering fault did not clear repeat the start stop routine up to three times If the steering fault does not clear using the above procedure then shift the transmission into neutral shut down the engine turn the key switch off and alternately push the port and starboard steering manual override buttons to release the spool Refer to the decal on the manifold bracket or on the port side of the drive cover if equipped for additional information 6 Restart the engine At the helm steer the drive to the port and starboard to confirm the fault has cleared If the Steering_Spool_Stuck fault remains then shut down the engine and turn the key switch off on the unresponsive drive Operate on another engine and drive Refer to Port Engine Only Operation if the starboard drive is shut down G1 Be Go NOTE Boat speed and maneuverability will be reduced Procedure for a Stuck Trim Tab Control Valve 1 Determine the drive that is not responding to trim control Shut down the engine and turn the key switch off Wait at least 30 seconds if possible Restart the engine Confirm the trim tab fault has cleared If the trim tab fault did not clear repeat the start stop routine up to three times ark wn If the trim tab fault does not clear using the above procedure then shift the transmission into neutral shut down the engine turn the key switch off and alternately push the trim up and trim down manual override butt
89. terface Panel VIP eeeecceeesseeecereeeeeneeeeeentereeneees 54 Starting and Stopping the Engines 54 Starting an Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch 54 Stopping the Engine Using the VIP SmartStart Switch 56 Electrical System Overload Protection 57 Vessel Interface Panel VIP Overload Protection 57 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 SSYVIMG cei creas vet oe cease ieee aeas ee ies E 34 Precision Plt isc s204svsees 0526 boseuens sane ccuadssseieneersseasaedeccs ecens snstess 35 Precision Pilot Trackpad Features 35 General Information cccceeeeeeteeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenes 35 Standby ezine ies Ge ee edad 35 Standby and Active Lights 36 Power ICOM operire oei ar E 37 Skyhook if EQuipped eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeees 37 Engaging Activating Skyhook 38 Disengaging Deactivating Skyhook 40 Auto Heading ccecccecceceeeeeecee cece ee ceaeeeeeeseneeeeeeseesnneees 40 Engaging Auto Heading 40 Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or OYSUCK E T saetecnenatepeesess trae 41 To Resume a Heading ssiiisenirroirreirssiri 42 Disengaging Auto Heading 42 Response BUWON csneeriirer a a 43 Track Waypoint seseesieesieeeireriisrerrsriiresiireerinrernnsrnnee 44 Engaging Track Waypoint Mode 45 Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode 45 Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint Mode 46 Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode 46 Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypo
90. tton as many as three times will increase how aggressively the vessel reacts by three and then decrease it by returning to the first response setting Number of blinks Response indicated Aggressiveness of correction Mild a gentle or calm conditions 3 The value setting for the current amount of response appears on the Auto Heading page in VesselView Track Waypoint In some Precision Pilot modes Auto Heading Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequence the boat navigates a preset course The boat does not automatically respond to hazards such as other watercraft obstacles swimmers or underwater terrain Collision with these hazards could cause boat damage serious injury or death The operator must stay at the helm ready to evade hazards and warn others of course changes Track Waypoint allows the boat to automatically navigate to a specific waypoint or sequence of waypoints called a waypoint route This feature is intended for use in open waters free from obstructions above and below the waterline When the Track Waypoint feature is activated and the boat is in operation The helm must never be unattended The feature is not designed to allow unattended operation of the vessel e The operator must remain at the helm at all times e It must not be used as the sole source of navigation IMPORTANT Track Waypoint can only be used with chart plotters approved by Mercury Diesel Waypoint data needs to be provided to
91. ttons with auto heading engaged O O a Port TURN course adjust button STANDBY ACTIVE b Starboard TURN course adjust button SKYHOOK c RESUME button d AUTO HEADING button a i ques TURN p b Fresume 2 SARE i O AUTO TRACK Car WAYPOINT Disengaging Auto Heading 1 Disengage the auto heading mode with any of the following actions e Place the ERC handles for both engines in neutral The AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the standby light comes on Turn the steering wheel beyond the electronic detent The AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the resume light comes on Page 42 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water Press the AUTO HEADING button on the Precision Pilot trackpad The AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the standby light comes on O O a Button light b AUTO HEADING button STANDBY i 1 q TURN gt WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE i i gt O AUTO TRACK b gt HEADING WAYPOINT 43576 2 Asingle horn beep sounds and the mode indicator changes from AUTO to OFF 3 If Auto Heading disengaged because the steering wheel was turned the resume button light turns on While the resume button light is on you can press the RESUME button to resume the course in Auto Heading Refer to To Resume a Heading If you do not wish to resume the course press the AUTO HEADING button once to engage Standby and press it again to turn the Auto Heading
92. tween Galvanic Isolator and Check wiring Replace RED light on Four blinks from GREEN light Monitor Defective Galvanic Isolator Defective Galvanic Isolator Replace Monitor Monitor RED and GREEN light alternately blink Altemately Open salgty Wire shore Open Check wiring boat wire bonding Check for improper AC polarity Check for defective AC device GREEN light on RED light blinks once or AC fault current is being passed through safety twice per second wire once per second less than 8 AMPS Page 68 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 6 Customer Assistance Information Section 6 Customer Assistance Information Table of Contents Owner Service ASSIStANCE 0 0 0 eect eneeeeenneeeteeeeeenneeenaes 70 Resolving a Problem ceeeseceeceeeeeeeeeenneeeeeneeeenneeeees 70 Local Repair Service 0 cc cceceeceeesceceeseeeeseeeeneeteeeedens 70 Customer Service Literature c cece cee eeeeeeeeeeteeeeee 71 Service Away From Home 2 0 0 cceccceesneeeeneeesneeeeeaaes 70 English Language ceeeeeceeesseeeseeeeeenneeeseeeeeeneeeeenaes 71 Stolen Power Package c cecceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 70 Other Languages ccccececeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenueeeeeeenaea 71 Attention Required After Submersion s es 70 Ordering Literature eee eeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeenaeeeeeeees 71 Replacement Service Parts cceeecseceeeeeeeeeeeeees 70 United States and Canada
93. urse and heading modes The steering wheel feels locked into a detent when Auto Heading or Track Waypoint are engaged Manually overcoming the detent force of the steering wheel automatically puts Pilot into Standby mode Standby The elements of the Standby screen are In standby mode the display shows a digital compass value and the angle of the drives The compass value is the actual current heading from Pilot On the right side of the screen an icon labeled OFF indicates that Pilot is not engaged 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Page 35 Section 3 On The Water NOTE Not all of the functions of Precision Pilot work when DTS functions are engaged Disengage the DTS functions to use the functions of Precision Pilot Sr ee 1 45 P Standby screen on VesselView AUTOPILOT a OFF icon b Heading c Drive angle reference d Engine RPM 31408 Standby and Active Lights Precision Pilot is disengaged off when the STANDBY light is illuminated You must press the button for Auto Heading Track Waypoint or Skyhook to engage a mode When the ACTIVE light is illuminated one mode of Precision Pilot is engaged on _ PRECISION PILOT O20 a gt STANDE ight b ACTIVE light STANDBY ACTIVE a i S KYH OOK 4 TURN TURN gt eS ER C WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE cS Cc a 0 AUTO TRAC HEADING RESPONSE WAYPOINT 27695 Page 36 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water Power Icon The power icon
94. using the SMARTSTART start stop switch on the VIP for each engine 1 Move the ERC handles to the neutral position 2 Locate the VIP for each engine in the engine room 3 Inside the VIP for triple or quad installations turn the engine selector switch to the desired engine or engines 4 When the engines are running press and release the start stop switch or the green SMARTSTART start stop switch for each engine you want to stop Pb a E STOP switch for emergency use only b START STOP switch CENTER ENGINE PORT STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP 43957 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for triples a Engine selector switch b Start stop switch c VIP CENTER STBD ENGINE ENGINE START STOP D Q PORT PORT CENTER ENGINE ENGINE START STOP 2 44350 Typical SmartCraft 3 0 VIP for quads a Engine selector switch port and port center b Start stop switch c VIP d Engine selector switch starboard center and starboard e Start stop switch Page 56 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 4 Engine Room 5 Turn the key switch to the off position for each engine that was stopped 6 Close the seawater return seacock if equipped Rotate the handle in the direction indicated by the arrow Drive cover removed for clarity a Seawater return seacock if equipped b Handle in closed position 41199 7 Close the seacock for the seawater inlet Rotate the handle in the direction ind
95. verse gear Continue pulling back to increase speed a Trim switch 12874 3 Control handle friction adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the friction on the control handle This will help prevent unwanted motion of the remote control handle in rough water Turn the screw clockwise to increase friction or counterclockwise to decrease friction The cover must be removed to access this screw Page 18 90 8M0071455 eng MAY 2012 Section 3 On The Water 4 Detent tension adjustment screw This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease tension The cover must be removed to access this screw a Detent tension adjustment screw b Control handle friction 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 the engine is in the neutral gear position It also flashes when the throttle only is activated NOTE Gear position is determined by sensing the position of the shift actuator not the position of the control handle 7 Active LED The active LED illuminates to show the remote control is active and ready for use 8 Throttle only station select button Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the e
96. y feature a To activate the throttle only mode e Move the control handle to the idle neutral position e Press the THROTTLE ONLY button and advance 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 e Advance the control handle to increase the engine RPM b To disengage the throttle only mode e Move the control handle into the idle neutral position and press the THROTTLE ONLY button IMPORTANT Moving the control handle into the idle neutral position will not deactivate the throttle only mode The THROTTLE ONLY button on the DTS trackpad must be pressed to deactivate the throttle only mode and allow the engine to shift into gear Allow the engine RPM to stabilize at idle before shifting into gear a To activate the neutral safety throttle only mode e Advance the control handle into the forward detent position e Start the engine b To disengage the neutral safety throttle only mode e Place the control handle into the neutral position Allow the engine RPM to stabilize at idle before shifting into gear 8 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 for sterndrive applications and the starboard lever for Zeus and inboard applications To turn off the si

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