Low Engine Oil Pressure; Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge - Mercury D4.2L Manual

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Possible Cause
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Faulty senders
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Insufficient oil in crankcase
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Excessive oil in crankcase (causing it to
become aerated)
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Diluted or improper viscosity oil

Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge

Possible Cause
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Excessive current draw from battery
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Loose or dirty electrical connections or
damaged wiring
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Alternator drive belt loose or in poor condition
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Unacceptable battery condition
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes Un-
usual Sounds
Possible Cause
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Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle
linkage fasteners
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Loose or missing shift and throttle linkage
fasteners
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Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages
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Shift or throttle cable kinked
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Improper shift cable adjustment.
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Vacuum leak at shift cylinder, hose or fittings
of Power Shift Assembly, if so equipped
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Have system checked by an Authorized
MerCruiser Dealer.
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Check and add oil.
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Check and remove required amount of oil.
Check for cause of excessive oil (improper
filling, bad fuel pump, etc.).
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Change oil and oil filter, using correct grade
and viscosity oil. Determine cause for dilution
(excessive idling, faulty fuel pump, etc.).
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Turn off non-essential accessories.
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Check all associated electrical connections and
wires (especially battery cables). Clean and tight-
en faulty connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
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Replace and/or adjust.
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Test battery.
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Lubricate.
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Check all linkages. If any are loose or missing, see
Authorized MerCruiser Dealer immediately.
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Remove obstruction.
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Straighten cable, or have dealer replace
cable if damaged beyond repair.
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See Authorized MerCruiser Dealer immedi-
ately for shift cable adjustment .
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Repair cut, pinched, or kinked hose or faulty
shift cylinder.
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