Table of Contents
Advertisement
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service
Always return your Mercury MerCruiser powered boat to your authorized dealer should the
need for service arise. Only he has the factory trained mechanics, knowledge, special tools
and equipment and the genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories
your engine should the need occur. He knows your engine best.
Service Away From Home
If you are away from your local dealer and the need arises for service, contact the nearest
authorized dealer. Refer to the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory. If, for any reason,
you cannot obtain service, contact the nearest Regional Service Center. Outside the United
States and Canada, contact the nearest Marine Power International Service Center.
Stolen Power Package
If your power package is stolen, immediately advise the local authorities and Mercury
Marine of the model and serial numbers and to whom the recovery is to be reported. This
information is maintained in a database at Mercury Marine to aid authorities and dealers
in recovery of stolen power packages.
Attention Required After Submersion
1. Before recovery, contact an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
2. After recovery, immediate service by an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer is
required to reduce the possibility of serious engine damage.
Replacement Service Parts
Avoid fire or explosion hazard. Electrical, ignition, and fuel system components on
Mercury Marine products comply with U.S. Coast Guard rules to minimize risk of fire or
explosion. Do not use replacement electrical or fuel system components that do not
comply with these rules. When servicing the electrical and fuel systems, properly install
and tighten all components.
Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for most of their life. They
are also expected to operate in both fresh and saltwater environments. These conditions
require numerous special parts. Care should be exercised when replacing marine engine
parts as specifications are quite different from those of the standard automotive engine.
For example, one of the most important, and probably the least suspected special
replacement part, is the cylinder head gasket. Since saltwater is highly corrosive, the
steel‑type automotive head gasket cannot be used. A marine engine head gasket uses
special materials to resist corrosive action.
Since marine engines must be capable of running at or near maximum RPM much of the
time, special valve springs, valve lifters, pistons, bearings, camshafts and other heavy duty
moving parts are required for long life and peak performance.
These are but a few of the many special modifications that are required in Mercury
MerCruiser marine engines to provide long life and dependable performance.
1. Quicksilver parts and accessories are engineered and built by Mercury Marine, specifically for Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives
and inboards.
Page 120
WARNING
!
90-860171061 DECEMBER 2006
1.
to properly service
Advertisement
Table of Contents
