MerCruiser Sterndrive TDI 3.0L User Manual page 7

Power-Assisted Steering Fluid................................................. 64
Checking............................................................................ 64
Filling.................................................................................. 64
Changing............................................................................ 65
Engine Coolant........................................................................ 65
Checking............................................................................ 65
Filling.................................................................................. 66
Changing............................................................................ 66
Air Filter Cleaning.................................................................... 67
Removal............................................................................. 67
Installation.......................................................................... 67
Water Separating Fuel Filter.................................................... 68
Draining.............................................................................. 68
Replacing........................................................................... 69
Filling.................................................................................. 69
Fuel System............................................................................. 70
Priming............................................................................... 70
Filling the Fuel System....................................................... 70
Winterization of Fuel System ............................................. 70
Seawater System..................................................................... 70
Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection................................. 70
Sterndrive Water Inlets Check.......................................... 71
Flushing and Draining the Seawater System.................... 71
Checking the Seawater Pickups....................................... 72
Cleaning the Seawater Strainer, if Equipped.................... 72
Replacing the Engine Coolant in the Closed Cooling System. 73
Draining the Closed Cooling System................................ 73
Filling the Closed Cooling System.................................... 74
Corrosion Protection................................................................ 75
General Information.......................................................... 75
Engine Corrosion Protection Components....................... 75
Removal....................................................................... 75
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature), Seasonal Storage, and
Extended Storage.................................................................. 100
Preparing Your Power Package for Seasonal or Extended
Storage........................................................................... 100
Diagnosing Electronically Controlled Fuel System Problems 104
Troubleshooting Charts.......................................................... 104
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow.... 104
Engine Will Not Start, or Is Hard to Start........................ 104
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires..................... 104
Poor Performance........................................................... 105
Excessive Engine Temperature...................................... 105
Insufficient Engine Temperature..................................... 105
Low Engine Oil Pressure................................................ 105
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
Owner Service Assistance..................................................... 108
Local Repair Service........................................................ 108
Service Away From Home................................................ 108
Stolen Power Package..................................................... 108
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Lubrication............................................................................... 83
Maintaining Torques................................................................ 89
Propellers................................................................................. 90
Drive Belt................................................................................. 96
Drive Belt Failure Identification................................................ 96
Battery...................................................................................... 98
Section 6 - Storage
Recommissioning................................................................... 102
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Inspection............................................... 76
Installation.................................................................... 77
Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components.................. 78
Anodes and MerCathode System Locations................ 78
Continuity Circuit-Bravo Sterndrive................................ 80
MerCathode...................................................................... 82
Painting Your Power Package.......................................... 82
Steering System............................................................... 83
Throttle Cable................................................................... 85
Shift Cable........................................................................ 85
Transom Assembly........................................................... 86
Propeller Shaft.................................................................. 86
Engine Coupler................................................................. 86
Driveshaft Extension Models............................................ 87
Sterndrive, Bellows, and Engine Alignment...................... 87
Gimbal Ring U-bolt Nuts................................................... 89
Engine Mounts.................................................................. 90
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal................................ 90
Bravo One Models........................................................ 90
Bravo Two Models........................................................ 91
Bravo Three Models..................................................... 92
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation............................. 93
Bravo One Models........................................................ 93
Bravo Two Models........................................................ 94
Bravo Three.................................................................. 95
Battery Precautions for Multiple Engines........................... 98
Seasonal Storage Instructions........................................ 100
Extended Storage Instructions........................................ 102
Battery Storage............................................................... 102
Battery Will Not Charge.................................................. 106
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive
Free-play, or Makes Unusual Sounds............................ 106
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky.............................. 106
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Electric Motor Operates but
Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)..................................... 106
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Electric Motor Does Not
Operate).......................................................................... 106
Attention Required After Submersion............................... 108
Replacement Service Parts.............................................. 108
Parts and Accessories Inquiries....................................... 108
Resolving a Problem........................................................ 108
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