Table Of Contents - Mercury 2.8 Diesel Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................... 2
Serial Number Decal........................................................... 2
Engine Data Label.............................................................. 2
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification............. 3
Bravo Transom Serial Number........................................... 3
Features And Controls............................................................... 4
Audio Warning System....................................................... 4
Switches............................................................................. 4
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................... 5
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in
Good Operating Condition.............................................. 6
Instrumentation................................................................... 6
VesselView..................................................................... 6
SmartCraft Speedometer, Tachometer, and Digital
Gauges........................................................................... 7
System Link Digital Gauges........................................... 7
Emergency Stop Switch...................................................... 8
Safe Boating Recommendations............................................. 18
Carbon Monoxide Exposure.................................................... 19
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................... 19
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas.............................................. 19
Good Ventilation ................................................................ 19
Poor Ventilation ................................................................. 20
Important Operation Information.............................................. 20
Launching......................................................................... 20
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements...................................... 20
High-Output Rating........................................................... 20
Operation Chart................................................................ 21
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation....... 21
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................... 22
Trailering the Boat............................................................ 22
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................... 22
Before Starting the Engine................................................ 22
Important Information - SmartStart................................... 22
Starting a Cold Engine...................................................... 22
Engine Warm-Up.............................................................. 23
Starting a Warm Engine.................................................... 23
Shifting.............................................................................. 24
Engine Shut Down (Stopping).......................................... 24
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear............. 24
Protecting People in the Water................................................ 24
While You Are Cruising................................................ 24
Fuel Requirements................................................................... 32
Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather.................................................... 32
Antifreeze/Coolant................................................................... 32
Engine Oil................................................................................ 33
Engine Specifications............................................................... 34
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SeaCore Equipped Drives....................................................... 14
Section 2 - On the Water
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................ 25
Impact with Underwater Hazards............................................. 26
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................ 27
Getting Started......................................................................... 28
Section 3 - Specifications
Fluid Specifications.................................................................. 34
Remote Controls................................................................. 8
Panel Mount Features.................................................... 9
Console Mount Features................................................ 9
Power Trim....................................................................... 10
Single-Engine Trim and Trailer..................................... 11
Dual-Engine Trim and Trailer....................................... 11
Trim without Key............................................................... 11
Overload Protection-Upper Engine Circuit Breaker
Panel................................................................................. 11
Overload Protection-Port Side Power Distribution
Box.................................................................................... 12
Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection......... 13
Power Trim and MerCathode Overload Protection........... 13
Engine Guardian System.................................................. 14
SeaCore Components and Castings................................ 14
Stainless Steel Fasteners................................................. 14
While Boat Is Stationary............................................... 24
High-Speed and High-Performance.................................. 25
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...... 25
Boats Having An Open Front Deck.............................. 25
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats............................................................................ 25
Sterndrive Impact Protection.............................................. 26
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................. 27
Bottom of Boat.................................................................. 27
Cavitation.......................................................................... 27
Ventilation......................................................................... 27
Elevation and Climate....................................................... 27
Propeller Selection............................................................ 28
Initial Break-In Procedure................................................. 28
Sterndrive 10-Hour Break-In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)......................................................... 28
Engine Break-In................................................................ 28
20-Hour Break-In Period............................................... 28
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period................................ 29
End of First Season Checkup........................................... 29
Engine............................................................................... 34
2.8................................................................................. 34
4.2................................................................................. 34
Bravo Sterndrive Fluid Specifications-Diesel................. 34
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