GASOLINE ENGINE 8.1S INBOARD MODELS
INSTALLATION MANUAL
After Completing Installation, These Instructions Should Be Placed With The Product For The
Owner's Future Use.
Predelivery Preparation Instructions Must Be Performed Before Delivering Boat To The Product
Owner.
Table of Contents
General Information
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Notice to Installer
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Quicksilver Products
Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
Torque Specifications
Serial Number Decal Placement
Engine Rotation
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Transmissions
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Velvet Drive Transmissions
ZF / Hurth Transmissions
Propeller Rotation
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Installation Requirements
Engine Bed
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Engine Compartment
Exhaust System
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Fuel Delivery System
Battery
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EFI Electrical System Precautions
Instrumentation
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Propeller Selection
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Throttle/Shift Remote Control and Cables
Seawater Connections
Hot Water Heater
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90-863080002 JANUARY 2001
NOTICE to INSTALLER
NOTICE to COMMISSIONING DEALER
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Printed in U.S.A. - 2001, Mercury Marine
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Engine Installation
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Engine Oil Dipstick Location
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Battery Cable Connection
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Engine Mount Pre-Adjustment
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Initial Engine Alignment
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Final Engine Alignment
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Engine Connections
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Seawater Pickup Pump Connection
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Fuel Supply Connection
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Audio Warning System Connection
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Electrical Connections
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Exhaust System
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Shaft Log Seal Connection
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Shift Cable Installation And Adjustment
Velvet Drive Transmissions
- 5000 Series
Velvet Drive Transmissions - 72C In-Line
Hurth Transmissions
Predelivery Preparation
Battery Connection
Test Running Engine
Boat In The Water Tests
Cold Weather and
Extended Storage Draining
Coolant And Water Flow Diagrams
Predelivery Inspection
The following are registered trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation: Merc, MerCathode,
MerCruiser,
Mercury,
Mercury
Quicksilver, RideGuide and MMPP.
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