Table Of Contents - MerCruiser QSD 2.0 Manual

Warranty Information................................................................. 2
Warranty Registration-United States and Canada........... 2
Warranty Registration-Outside the United States and
Canada...............................................................................2
Warranty Policy..........................................................................3
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification...............................................................................8
Serial Number Decal........................................................... 8
Dataplate location............................................................... 8
Engine Data Plate............................................................... 8
Emissions Information........................................................ 9
Exhaust Gas Emissions Certificate................................ 9
Owner Responsibility...................................................... 9
Alpha Sterndrive Decal Identification................................10
Alpha Transom Serial Number......................................... 10
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification...........11
Bravo Transom Serial Number.........................................11
Instrumentation-QSD Sterndrive Models...............................12
Digital Gauges..................................................................12
Instruments-Sterndrive models...................................... 12
VesselView (if equipped)..................................................13
Switches...........................................................................14
Start/Stop Panel................................................................14
Safe Boating Suggestions........................................................24
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning..................................25
Good Ventilation.................................................................25
Poor Ventilation .................................................................25
Important Operation Information..............................................25
Launching.........................................................................25
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements......................................25
High Output Rating...........................................................26
Operation Chart.......................................................................26
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................... 27
Important Information-SmartStart...................................27
Before Starting the Engine................................................27
Starting a Cold Engine......................................................27
Engine Warm-Up..............................................................28
Starting a Warm Engine ...................................................28
Shifting..............................................................................28
Engine Shut Down (Stopping).......................................... 28
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear............. 29
Trailering the Boat....................................................................29
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation...............29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump......................................................29
Protecting People In The Water...............................................30
While You Are Cruising................................................ 30
While Boat Is Stationary...............................................30
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Section 1 - Warranty
Engine Monitoring Features.....................................................15
Features And Controls.............................................................16
Section 3 - On the Water
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................31
Impact with Underwater Hazards.............................................31
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................32
Getting Started.........................................................................33
High Output Recreational Use Worldwide Limited
Warranty.............................................................................3
Limited Warranty Against Corrosion (Worldwide)............... 5
Transfer of Warranty........................................................... 6
Audio Warning System.....................................................15
VesselView.......................................................................15
System Tachometer or Speedometer...............................15
Emergency Stop Switch, If Equipped............................... 16
Lanyard Stop Switch.........................................................17
Digital Throttle and Shift Applications...............................17
Remote Controls...............................................................18
Panel Mount Features..................................................18
Console Mount Features..............................................18
Power Trim.......................................................................19
Single Engine Trim and Trailer.....................................20
Dual Engine Trim and Trailer........................................20
Engine Electrical System Overload Protection.................20
Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection.........21
Power Trim and MerCathode Overload Protection...........22
High-Speed and High-Performance..................................30
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats......30
Boats Having An Open Front Deck.............................. 30
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats............................................................................30
Sterndrive Impact Protection..............................................32
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat..................................................................................32
Bottom of Boat..................................................................32
Cavitation..........................................................................32
Ventilation.........................................................................33
Elevation and Climate.......................................................33
Propeller Selection............................................................33
Initial Break-In Procedure.................................................33
Sterndrive 10-Hour Break-In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears).........................................................34
Engine Break-In................................................................34
20-Hour Break-In Period...............................................34
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period................................34
End of First Season Checkup...........................................34
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