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MerCruiser 8.1 MAG Owner's Manual (152 pages)
Brand:
MerCruiser
| Category:
Engine
| Size: 9.5 MB
Table of Contents
Read this Manual Thoroughly
3
Table of Contents
5
Section 1 - Warranty
9
Warranty Registration: United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States and Canada
10
Transfer of Warranty
11
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and Canada
11
Mercury Mercruiser Limited Warranty (Gasoline-Fueled Products Only) - USA & Canada (for Other Countries Please Refer to the Chart)
12
3-Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion - USA & Canada (for Other Countries Please Refer to the Chart)
14
4-Year Limited Corrosion Warranty: Seacore Sterndrive Models with Gas Engines - USA & Canada (for Other Countries Please Refer to the Chart)
15
August
15
Global Warranty Charts
16
Consumer Application Warranty Chart
17
Commercial Application Warranty Chart
18
Government Application Warranty Chart
19
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program
19
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program 11 Emission Control Information Label
20
Emission Control Information Label
20
Owner Responsibility
21
Emission Certification Star Label
21
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
23
Identification
24
Engine Serial Number Decal
24
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification
24
Bravo Transom Serial Number
25
Lanyard Stop Switch
26
Instrumentation
27
System View
27
Digital Gauges
28
Analog Gauges
29
Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models)
29
Remote Controls
29
Panel Mount Features
30
Console Mount Features
31
Zero Effort Features
32
Remote Controls (DTS Models)
32
Remote Controls
32
Panel Mount Features
33
Console Mount Features - Single Engine
34
Engine
35
Slim Binnacle Console Mount Features - Single Engine
35
Console Mount Features- Dual Engine
36
Synchronizing Dual Engines
37
Dual Helm Station Transfer
37
Synchronizing Dual Helms Prior to Station
38
Synchronizing Dual Helms Prior to Station Transfer
38
Transfer
38
Zero Effort Features
38
Power Trim
39
Single Engine Trim/Trailer
40
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer
40
Trim Without Key
40
Trim Delta
41
Electrical System Overload Protection
41
Audio Warning System
43
Testing the Audio Warning System
44
Engine Guardian Strategy
44
Warning Horn Signals
44
Section 3 - on the Water
47
Safe Boating Suggestions
48
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
49
Good Ventilation
49
Poor Ventilation
50
Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)
50
Launching and Boat Operation
50
Operation Chart
50
August
51
Starting and Stopping the Engine
51
Starting the Engine
51
Freezing Temperature Operation
52
Starting the Engine after It Has Been Stopped While in Gear
52
Stopping the Engine
52
Throttle-Only Operation
52
Trailering the Boat
52
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
53
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)
53
Launching and Boat Operation
53
Operation Chart
53
Starting and Stopping the Engine
53
Starting the Engine
53
Stopping the Engine
54
Freezing Temperature Operation
55
Throttle-Only Operation
55
Trailering the Boat
55
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
56
Protecting People in the Water
56
While You Are Cruising
56
While Boat Is Stationary
56
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
56
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
56
Boats Having an Open Front Deck
57
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
57
Wave and Wake Jumping
57
Impact with Underwater Hazards
58
Drive Unit Impact Protection
59
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water
59
Conditions Affecting Operation
59
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
59
The Bottom of the Boat
59
Cavitation
60
Ventilation
60
Elevation and Climate
60
Propeller Selection
60
Getting Started
61
20-Hour Break-In Period
61
After Break-In Period
61
End of First Season Checkup
61
Fuel Requirements
64
Fuel Ratings
64
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA Only)
64
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
64
Engine Oil
65
Engine Specifications
66
Fluid Specifications
67
Engine
67
Bravo Sterndrives
67
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids
67
Approved Power Trim Fluids
67
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids
67
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
71
Dealer Responsibilities
71
Maintenance
71
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
72
Inspection
72
Maintenance Schedules
73
Routine Maintenance
73
Scheduled Maintenance
73
Section 4 - Specifications
73
Maintenance Log
74
Engine Oil
75
Checking
75
Filling
75
Section 5 - Maintenance
75
Changing Oil and Filter
76
Easy Engine Oil Drain System
76
Engine Oil Drain Pump
77
Changing Filter
77
Power Steering Fluid
78
Checking
78
Filling
79
Changing
79
Engine Coolant
79
Checking
79
Filling
80
Changing
80
Drive Unit Oil
80
Checking
80
Filling
81
Changing
82
Power Trim Fluid
84
Checking
84
Filling
84
Changing
85
Battery
85
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
85
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
86
Cleaning the IAC Muffler
86
Water-Separating Fuel Filter
87
GEN III Models
88
Removal
88
Installation
89
Lubrication
89
Steering System
89
Throttle Cable
91
Shift Cable - Typical
92
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly
92
Sterndrive U-Joint Shaft Splines and O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
93
Engine Coupler
93
Engine Coupler
94
Driveshaft Extension Models
94
Propellers
95
Propeller Repair
95
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal
95
Bravo One Models
95
Bravo Two Models
97
Bravo Three Models
98
Bravo One Models
100
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation
100
Bravo Two Models
102
Bravo Three
103
Serpentine Drive Belt
105
Checking
105
Replacing
105
Corrosion Protection
107
Corrosion Information
107
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity
107
Anodes and Mercathode System Locations
107
Checking the Quicksilver Mercathode System
108
Power Package Exterior Surfaces
109
Boat Bottom Care
109
Anti-Fouling Paint
109
Sterndrive Surface Care
111
Draining the Seawater System
112
Drain System Identification
112
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
113
Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
113
Boat in the Water
113
Manual Drain System
113
Boat out of the Water
115
Manual Drain System
117
Boat in the Water
117
Boat out of the Water
118
Draining the Sterndrive
119
Manual Drain System - 8.1 Models
119
Flushing the Power Package
121
Flushing Attachments
121
Sterndrive Water Pickups
122
Alternative Water Pickups
124
Seacore Power Package Flushing Procedure
125
Models Using the Sterndrive Water Pickup
125
Section 6 - Storage
131
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
132
Preparing Power Package for Storage
132
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
133
Draining the Seawater System
134
Drain System Identification
134
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
134
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
135
Boat in the Water
135
Manual Drain System
135
Boat out of the Water
137
Manual Drain System
139
Boat in the Water
139
Boat out of the Water
140
Draining the Sterndrive
140
Battery Storage
141
Power Package Recommissioning
141
Diagnosing EFI Problems
144
Diagnosing DTS Problems
144
Engine Guardian System
144
Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
144
Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
145
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires
145
Poor Performance
145
Excessive Engine Temperature
145
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
145
Insufficient Engine Temperature
146
Low Engine Oil Pressure
146
Battery will Not Recharge
146
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
147
Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn
147
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)
147
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)
147
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
149
Owner Service Assistance
150
Local Repair Service
150
Service Away from Home
150
Stolen Power Package
150
Attention Required after Submersion
150
Replacement Service Parts
150
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
151
Resolving a Problem
151
Mercury Marine Service Offices
151
Ordering Literature
152
United States and Canada
152
Outside the United States and Canada
152
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MerCruiser 8.1 MAG Owner's Manual (148 pages)
with Emissions Control
Brand:
MerCruiser
| Category:
Marine engines
| Size: 11.36 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Section 1 - Warranty
9
Warranty Registration: United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States and Canada
10
Transfer of Warranty
11
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and Canada
11
Mercury Mercruiser Limited Warranty (Gasoline-Fueled Products Only)
12
3-Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
14
4-Year Limited Corrosion Warranty: Seacore Sterndrive Models with Gas Engines
15
Global Warranty Charts
16
Consumer Application Warranty Chart
17
Commercial Application Warranty Chart
18
Government Application Warranty Chart
19
California Emissions Limited Warranty
19
What Is Covered
20
Duration of Coverage
20
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage
21
What Mercury will Do
21
What Is Not Covered
21
Components of the Emission Control System
21
Components of the Emission Control System 13 Disclaimers and Limitations
23
Disclaimers and Limitations
23
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program
23
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
24
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
24
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
24
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
24
Emission Control Information Label
25
Owner Responsibility
26
Emission Certification Star Label
26
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
29
Identification
30
Engine Serial Number Decal
30
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification
30
Bravo Transom Serial Number
31
Lanyard Stop Switch
32
Instrumentation
33
System View
33
Digital Gauges
34
Analog Gauges
35
Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models)
35
Remote Controls
35
Panel Mount Features
36
Console Mount Features
37
Zero Effort Features
38
Remote Controls (DTS Models)
38
Remote Controls
38
Panel Mount Features
39
Console Mount Features - Single Engine
40
Slim Binnacle Console Mount Features - Single Engine
41
Console Mount Features- Dual Engine
42
Synchronizing Dual Engines
43
Dual Helm Station Transfer
43
Synchronizing Dual Helms Prior to Station Transfer
44
Zero Effort Features
44
Power Trim
45
Single Engine Trim/Trailer
46
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer
46
Trim Without Key
46
Trim Delta
47
Electrical System Overload Protection
47
Audio Warning System
50
Testing the Audio Warning System
50
Engine Guardian Strategy
50
Warning Horn Signals
51
Section 3 - on the Water
53
Safe Boating Suggestions
54
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
55
Good Ventilation
56
Poor Ventilation
56
Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)
56
Launching and Boat Operation
56
Operation Chart
57
Starting and Stopping the Engine
57
Starting the Engine
57
Stopping the Engine
58
Starting Engine after Stopped While in Gear
58
Throttle Only Operation
58
Trailering the Boat
58
Freezing Temperature Operation
59
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
59
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)
59
Launching and Boat Operation
59
Operation Chart
59
Starting and Stopping the Engine
60
Starting the Engine
60
Stopping the Engine
61
Throttle Only Operation
61
Trailering the Boat
62
Freezing Temperature Operation
62
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
62
Protecting People in the Water
62
While You Are Cruising
62
While Boat Is Stationary
62
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
63
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
63
Boats Having an Open Front Deck
63
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
63
Wave and Wake Jumping
64
Impact with Underwater Hazards
64
Drive Unit Impact Protection
65
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water
65
Conditions Affecting Operation
66
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
66
Bottom of Boat
66
Cavitation
66
Ventilation
66
Elevation and Climate
66
Propeller Selection
67
Getting Started
67
20-Hour Break-In Period
67
After Break-In Period
68
End of First Season Checkup
68
Fuel Requirements
70
Fuel Ratings
70
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only)
70
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
70
Engine Oil
71
Engine Specifications
71
Section 4 - Specifications
72
Fluid Specifications
72
Engine
72
Bravo Sterndrives
72
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids
73
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids
73
Approved Power Trim Fluids
73
Section 5 - Maintenance
75
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
76
Dealer Responsibilities
76
Maintenance
76
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
77
Inspection
77
Maintenance Schedule-Sterndrive Models
78
Routine Maintenance
78
Scheduled Maintenance
78
Maintenance Log
79
Engine Oil
80
Checking
80
Filling
81
Changing Oil and Filter
82
Easy Engine Oil Drain System
82
Engine Oil Drain Pump
82
Changing the Oil Filter
83
Power-Assisted Steering Fluid
84
Checking
84
Filling
84
Changing
85
Engine Coolant
85
Checking
85
Filling
85
Changing
86
Sterndrive Gear Lube
86
Checking
86
Filling
87
Changing
87
Power Trim Fluid
89
Checking
89
Filling
90
Changing
90
Battery
90
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
91
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
91
Cleaning the IAC Muffler (Non-DTS Models Only)
92
Water-Separating Fuel Filter
93
GEN III Models
94
Removal
94
Installation
95
Lubrication
95
Steering System
95
Throttle Cable
97
Shift Cable - Typical
98
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly
98
Sterndrive U-Joint Shaft Splines and O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
99
Engine Coupler
99
Driveshaft Extension Models
100
Propellers
100
Propeller Repair
100
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal
100
Bravo One Models
100
Bravo Two Models
103
Bravo Three Models
104
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation
105
Bravo One Models
105
Bravo Two Models
107
Bravo Three
108
Serpentine Drive Belt
110
Belt Routing
110
Checking
110
Replacing
111
Corrosion Protection
111
Corrosion Information
111
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity
112
Anodes and Mercathode System Locations
112
Checking the Quicksilver Mercathode System
113
Power Package Exterior Surfaces
114
Boat Bottom Care
114
Anti-Fouling Paint
114
Sterndrive Surface Care
116
Flushing the Seawater System-Sterndrive Models
117
General Information-Bravo Sterndrive
117
Flushing Attachments
117
Sterndrive Water Pickups
118
The Boat out of the Water-Bravo Sterndrive
118
The Boat in the Water-Bravo Sterndrive
119
The Boat out of the Water-Alternative Water Pickups
120
The Boat in the Water-Alternative Water Pickups
121
The Seacore Power Package Flushing Procedure
122
Models Using the Sterndrive Water Pickup
122
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
128
Preparing Power Package for Storage
128
Section 6 - Storage
128
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
129
Draining the Seawater System
130
Drain System Identification
130
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
130
Manual Drain System
131
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
131
Boat in the Water
131
Boat out of the Water
133
Manual Drain System
135
Boat in the Water
135
Boat out of the Water
136
Draining the Sterndrive
136
Battery Storage
137
Power Package Recommissioning
137
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
139
Diagnosing EFI Problems
140
Diagnosing DTS Problems
140
Engine Guardian System
140
Troubleshooting Charts
140
Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
140
Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
140
Engine Runs Rough, Misses And/Or Backfires
141
Poor Performance
141
Excessive Engine Temperature
141
Insufficient Engine Temperature
142
Low Engine Oil Pressure
142
Battery will Not Come up on Charge
142
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play or Makes Unusual Sounds
142
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky
142
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)
143
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)
143
Owner Service Assistance
146
Local Repair Service
146
Service Away from Home
146
Stolen Power Package
146
Attention Required after Submersion
146
Replacement Service Parts
146
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
147
Resolving a Problem
147
Mercury Marine Service Offices
147
Ordering Literature
148
United States and Canada
148
Outside the United States and Canada
148
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