Shifting; Engine Shutdown (Stopping); Starting The Engine After Stopped While In Gear; Trailering The Boat - Mercury TDI 4.2L Manual

Section 2 - On The Water

Shifting

Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the gearcase. Shifting into gear when the engine is not running
can misalign the clutch, preventing proper shifting. Always shift the gearcase into gear when the engine is operating at idle. If
you must shift while the engine is not operating, rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate direction during shifting.
1. Verify that the remote control shift lever is in neutral.
2. To shift the sterndrive, move the remote control shift lever with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or
backward to shift into reverse.
3. After shifting the sterndrive, advance the throttle to the desired setting.
IMPORTANT: Avoid stopping the engine if the sterndrive is in gear. If the engine does stop with the sterndrive in gear,
proceed to steps 4 and 5:
4. Push and pull repeatedly on the remote control handle until the handle returns to the neutral detent position. This may take
several tries if the power package was operating above idle RPM when the engine stopped.
5. After the handle returns to the neutral detent position, resume normal starting procedures.

Engine Shutdown (Stopping)

1. Place the remote control lever in neutral.
Immediately stopping the engine after high load operation can damage the turbocharger bearings. Idle the engine for several
minutes before shutdown.
2. Operate the engine at idle speed for several minutes to allow the turbocharger and engine to cool.
3. Turn the key switch to the "OFF" position or press the start‑stop switch button if equipped.

Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear

IMPORTANT: Avoid stopping the engine if the sterndrive is in gear. If the engine does stop with the sterndrive in gear, see the
following procedure:
1. Push and pull repeatedly on the remote control handle until the handle returns to the neutral detent position. This may take
several tries if the power package was operating above idle RPM when the engine stopped.
2. After the handle returns to the neutral detent position, resume normal starting procedures.

Trailering the Boat

Your boat can be trailered with the sterndrive unit in the up or down position. Adequate clearance is required between the road
and sterndrive when transporting.
If adequate road clearance is a problem, place the sterndrive unit in full trailer position and support it with an optional trailer kit,
available at your Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.

Protecting People In The Water

While Boat is in Operation

People in the water cannot take quick action to avoid a boat heading in their direction.
Approach slowly and exercise extreme caution when boating in areas where people may be in the water.
When a boat is moving and the gear shift is in neutral, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the
propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.
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