Table Of Contents - Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 Manual

Warranty Information................................................................. 2
Warranty Registration United States and Canada.............. 2
Warranty Registration-Outside the United States and
Canada............................................................................... 2
Warranty Policy-Diesel Models................................................. 2
High-Output Recreational Use Worldwide Limited
Warranty............................................................................. 2
What is Covered............................................................. 2
Duration of Coverage..................................................... 2
High-Output Rating......................................................... 3
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage........................................................................ 3
What Mercury Marine Will Do......................................... 3
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................... 8
Serial Number Decal........................................................... 8
Data Label Location............................................................ 8
Engine Data Label.............................................................. 8
Alpha Sterndrive Decal Identification.................................. 9
Alpha Transom Serial Number........................................... 9
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification........... 10
Bravo Transom Serial Number......................................... 10
Instrumentation-QSD Sterndrive Models............................... 11
Digital Gauges.................................................................. 11
Instruments-Sterndrive models...................................... 11
VesselView (if equipped).................................................. 12
Switches........................................................................... 13
Start/Stop Panel................................................................ 13
Engine Monitoring Features..................................................... 14
Audio Warning System..................................................... 14
Safe Boating Suggestions........................................................ 24
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.................................. 25
Good Ventilation................................................................. 25
Poor Ventilation ................................................................. 25
Important Operation Information.............................................. 25
Launching......................................................................... 25
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements...................................... 25
High-Output Rating........................................................... 26
Operation Chart....................................................................... 26
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................... 27
Important Information-SmartStart................................... 27
Before Starting the Engine................................................ 27
Starting a Cold Engine...................................................... 27
Engine Warm Up.............................................................. 28
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................... 28
Shifting.............................................................................. 28
Engine Shut Down (Stopping).......................................... 28
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear............. 29
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Section 1 - Warranty
Features And Controls............................................................. 15
Section 3 - On the Water
Trailering the Boat.................................................................... 29
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation............... 29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...................................................... 29
Protecting People In The Water............................................... 30
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................ 31
Impact with Underwater Hazards............................................. 31
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................ 32
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage................................. 3
Termination of Coverage................................................ 3
What Is Not Covered...................................................... 3
3-Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion-Diesel Models
(Recreational Use Only)..................................................... 4
What Is Covered............................................................. 4
Duration of Coverage..................................................... 4
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage........................................................................ 4
What Mercury Will Do..................................................... 4
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage................................. 5
What Is Not Covered...................................................... 5
Transfer of Warranty........................................................... 5
VesselView....................................................................... 14
System Tachometer or Speedometer............................... 14
Emergency Stop Switch.................................................... 15
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................... 16
Digital Throttle and Shift Applications............................... 16
Remote Controls............................................................... 17
Panel Mount Features.................................................. 17
Console Mount Features.............................................. 17
Power Trim....................................................................... 18
Single-Engine Trim and Trailer..................................... 19
Dual-Engine Trim and Trailer....................................... 19
Engine Electrical System Overload Protection................. 19
Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection......... 20
Power Trim and MerCathode Overload Protection........... 20
Protecting People in the Water......................................... 30
While Boat is in Operation............................................ 30
While the Boat is Stationary......................................... 30
High-Speed and High-Performance.................................. 30
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats...... 30
Boats Having An Open Front Deck.............................. 30
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats............................................................................ 30
Sterndrive Impact Protection.............................................. 32
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................. 32
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