FNM HPEP 225 Installation Manual page 95

TESTING
Do not leave helm unattended when making test with boat in the water.
1. Ensure that cooling system drain plugs, petcocks, and hoses are installed and tight.
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Mercury MerCruiser Operation, Maintenance and Warranty
Manual for operating specifications and fluid capacities.
2. Check closed cooling system fluid level.
3. Check engine oil level.
Avoid possible injury or damage to oil dipstick and internal engine components. Do
not remove crankcase oil dipstick when engine is running. Stop the engine com-
pletely before removing or inserting dipstick.
4. Check sterndrive unit oil level in the monitor.
5. Check drive belt tension.
6. Test Audio Warning System.
7. Pre-lubricate the turbocharger and engine. To do this, hold the STOP switch toggle
lever DOWN while you simultaneously turn the key switch to START position for 15
seconds. This will rotate the starter motor and engine / oil pump. During this process the
engine will not run because no fuel is injected. Allow the starter motor to cool down for one
minute and repeat the above described process. To avoid overheating the starter motor, do
not engage starter motor for more than 15 seconds each time.
8. Refer to the appropriate Mercury MerCruiser Operation, Maintenance and Warranty
Manual and start the engine. Run at IDLE rpm until water temperature is normal.
9. Watch all gauges for normal readings.
10. Turn steering wheel starboard, then port, and ensure drive unit turns the correct way.
11. Inspect engine compartment for water, oil, fuel and exhaust leaks.
12. Check for lugging condition.
a. Turn steering wheel LEFT until it stops, and continue to apply pressure. If pump lugs
(engine rpm drops and/or power steering pump tone changes), check the following:
(1.) Inspect for an obstruction between gimbal ring and gimbal housing and all mov-
ing steering components.
(2.) Ensure that steering lever is not contacting cutout in transom. If contact is being
made, modify cutout.
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