Predelivery Inspection Checklist; Customer Delivery Inspection - Mercury TDI 3.0L Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

Section 8 - Checklists

Predelivery Inspection Checklist

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CHECK BEFORE RUNNING
Applicable Adjust
⃞ ⃞ Drain plug in and petcocks closed
⃞ ⃞ Seawater inlet valve open
⃞ ⃞ Engine mounts tight
⃞ ⃞ Engine alignment
⃞ ⃞ Drive unit fasteners torqued
⃞ ⃞ Power trim cylinder fasteners tight
⃞ ⃞ Battery fully charged and secured
⃞ ⃞ All electrical connections tight
⃞ ⃞ Exhaust system hose clamps tight
⃞ ⃞ All fuel connections tight
⃞ ⃞ Correct rotation propeller (installed and
torqued)
⃞ ⃞ Throttle, shift, and steering system
fasteners tightened properly
⃞ ⃞ Crankcase oil level
⃞ ⃞ Power trim oil level
⃞ ⃞ Sterndrive oil level
⃞ ⃞ Power steering fluid level
⃞ ⃞ Closed cooling level
⃞ ⃞ Transmission fluid level
⃞ ⃞ Alternator belt tension
⃞ ⃞ Seawater pickup pump belt tension
⃞ ⃞ Power steering pump belt tension
⃞ ⃞ Audio warning system operation

Customer Delivery Inspection

IMPORTANT: This checklist is for packages that are not equipped with joystick piloting. For engine packages equipped with
joystick piloting, use the checklist included with the joystick piloting operation manual.
Perform these tasks after the Predelivery Inspection (PDI).
This inspection must take place in the presence of the customer.
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Operation and Maintenance manual—provide and review with customer. Emphasize the
importance of safety warnings and Mercury engine testing procedures.
Approve the external appearance of the product (paint, cowl, decals, etc.)
Warranty—provide and explain the limited warranty to the customer. Explain dealer services.
Explain the optional Mercury Product Protection Plan (North America only)
Operation of equipment—explain and demonstrate:
E‑stop switch/lanyard stop switch operation (all helms)
Cause and effect of steering torque or pull; instruct on using a firm steering grip; explain boat
spin‑out and how to trim for neutral steering
Explain the warning horn strategy—caution and critical
U.S. Coast Guard capacity plate
Proper seating
Importance of personal flotation devices (PFDs or life vests) and throwable PFDs (throw
cushions)
Functions of SmartCraft accessories (if applicable)
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ON‑THE‑WATER TEST
Applicable Adjust
⃞ ⃞ Engine alignment (Inboards only)
⃞ ⃞ Starter neutral safety switch operation
⃞ ⃞ Water pump operation
⃞ ⃞ Instruments operation
⃞ ⃞ MerCathode is connected to a
battery‑controller light and is illuminated
verifying it is connected to power (if equipped)
⃞ ⃞ Fuel leaks
⃞ ⃞ Oil leaks
⃞ ⃞ Water leaks
⃞ ⃞ Exhaust leaks
⃞ ⃞ Ignition timing
⃞ ⃞ Idle________ RPM, within specifications
⃞ ⃞ Forward ‑ Neutral ‑ Reverse gear operation
⃞ ⃞ Steering operation throughout range
⃞ ⃞ Acceleration from idle RPM
⃞ ⃞ WOT________ RPM within specifications (in
forward gear)
⃞ ⃞ Power trim operation
⃞ ⃞ Trim tab adjustment
⃞ ⃞ Boat handling
AFTER ON‑THE‑WATER TEST
⃞ ⃞ Propeller nut torque
⃞ ⃞ Fuel, oil, coolant, water, and fluid leaks
⃞ ⃞ Oil and fluid levels
⃞ ⃞ Apply Mercury Corrosion Guard to engine
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