Predelivery Inspection (Pdi) - Mercury 3.0 MPI ECT Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 8 - Checklists

Predelivery Inspection (PDI)

IMPORTANT: This checklist is for packages that are not equipped with Axius. For engine packages equipped with Axius, use
the Axius‑specific checklist, which appears in Section 5 of the Axius Operation Manual.
Perform these tasks before the Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI).
Check/
N/A Item
Adjust
⃞ ⃞ Service bulletin updates or repairs completed
⃞ Drain plug installed and drain valves closed
⃞ ⃞ Seawater inlet valve open
⃞ Engine mounts tight
⃞ ⃞ Engine alignment
⃞ ⃞ Drive unit fasteners tightened to specifications
⃞ ⃞ Power trim cylinders fasteners tight
⃞ Battery of proper rating, fully charged, secured, with protective covers in place
⃞ All electrical connections tight
⃞ Exhaust system hose clamps tight
⃞ All fuel connections tight
⃞ Correct propeller selected, installed, and tightened to specifications
⃞ Throttle, shift, and steering system fasteners tightened to specifications
⃞ ⃞ Test OBDM warning system and MIL (light) operation (EC models only)
⃞ Steering operation throughout range
⃞ Throttle plates open and close completely
⃞ Crankcase oil level
⃞ ⃞ Power trim oil level
⃞ ⃞ Sterndrive unit oil level
⃞ ⃞ Power steering fluid level
⃞ ⃞ Closed cooling fluid level
⃞ ⃞ Transmission fluid level
⃞ ⃞ V‑engines: serpentine belt tension
⃞ ⃞ Alternator belt tension (3.0L)
⃞ ⃞ Power steering pump belt tension (3.0L)
⃞ ⃞ SmartCraft gauges calibrated, if equipped
⃞ ⃞ Warning system operation
⃞ ⃞ Trim limit switch operation
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