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for your purchase of one of the finest marine power packages
available. It incorporates numerous design features to ensure
operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using
this product for many boating seasons. To ensure maximum
performance and carefree use, we ask that you thoroughly read this
manual.
The Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual contains specific
instructions for using and maintaining your product. We suggest that
this manual remain with the product for ready reference whenever
you are on the water.
Again, thank you for purchasing one of our Mercury Marine
products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant!
Mercury Racing,
N7480 County Road "UU"
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-9585
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The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe
operation of the boat, the equipment aboard and the safety of all
occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read
this Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual and thoroughly
understand the operational instructions for the power package
and all related accessories before the boat is used.
The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from
Mercury Marine; the terms of the warranty are set forth in the
Warranty Information section of this manual. The warranty
statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not
covered, the duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty
coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages, and
other related information. Please review this important information.
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LERTS AND
Throughout this publication, dangers, warnings, cautions, and
notices, accompanied by the international HAZARD symbol
are used to alert the boat operator and technician to special
instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these
safety alerts carefully.
These safety alerts alone can not eliminate the hazards they signal.
Strict compliance to these special instructions when performing the
service, and common sense operation are major accident
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- Page 1 Observe these Mercury Racing, safety alerts carefully. N7480 County Road "UU" These safety alerts alone can not eliminate the hazards they signal.
- Page 2 © 2013, Mercury Marine DANGER Mercury, Mercury Marine, MerCruiser, Mercury MerCruiser, Mercury Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in Racing, MotorGuide, Mercury Precision Parts, Mercury Propellers, death or serious injury. Mariner, Quicksilver, Alpha, Axius, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, K‑Planes, MerCathode, OptiMax, ProMax, SeaCore, WARNING Skyhook, SmartCraft, Total Command, VesselView, Verado, Zero...
- Page 3 ECTIONS ARRANTY NFORMATION ENERAL NFORMATION PECIFICATIONS PERATION ONDITIONS FFECTING PERATION AINTENANCE EATHER OR XTENDED TORAGE WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE AINTENANCE 90-8M0077672 JUNE 2013...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage ..... . 7 What Mercury Racing Will Do......7 What Is Not Covered. -
Page 6: Warranty Information
1 - W ARRANTY NFORMATION ARRANTY EGISTRATION NITED TATES AND ANADA RANSFER OF ARRANTY Outside United States and Canada–Check with your local The limited warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but distributor. only for the remainder of the unused portion of the limited warranty. This will not apply to products used for commercial applications. -
Page 7: Mercury Racing Division One-Year Limited Warranty
1 - W ARRANTY NFORMATION ‑Y ERCURY ACING IVISION IMITED ARRANTY coverage. Mercury Marine reserves the right to make warranty coverage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance. WHAT IS COVERED WHAT MERCURY WILL DO Mercury Marine warrants its new products (and remanufactured Mercury’s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited products sold under the trade name "Pacemaker") to be free of to, at our option, repairing a defective part, replacing such part or... -
Page 8: What Is Not Covered
Contact the Mercury Racing Sales Department for a copy of the warranty. Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity,... -
Page 9: Warranty Against Corrosion (Worldwide)
The provisions set forth following have been incorporated by reference into the Mercury Racing Division Labor performed by other than an authorized dealer may be Three‑Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Failure, the Mercury covered only under following circumstances: When performed Racing Division 90‑Day, Six‑Month and One‑Year Limited... -
Page 10: California Emission Control Warranty Statement
2014 and 2015 model year. Mercury Racing, in compliance including, but not limited to, sensors (e.g., oxygen sensors, mass air with those regulations, provides this limited warranty for the flow sensors, crankshaft position sensors, etc.), solenoids (e.g., fuel... -
Page 11: How To Obtain Warranty Coverage
The purchaser shall not, product are not covered by this warranty. unless requested by Mercury Racing, ship the product or parts of Nonwarranty maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission the product directly to Mercury Racing. -
Page 12: Disclaimers And Limitations
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and emission‑related part on your engine is defective under warranty, responsibilities, refer to Owner Service Assistance for contact the part will be repaired or replaced by Mercury Racing. information. WNER ARRANTY... -
Page 13: Emission Controls
1 - W ARRANTY NFORMATION e. Heat riser valve and assembly E.P.A. E MISSION ONTROLS Ignition system a. Spark plugs NTRODUCTION b. Magneto or electronic ignition system Consistent with the obligations created by 40 CFR Part 1045, Subpart B, Mercury Marine provides an emission warranty of three c. - Page 14 1 - W ARRANTY NFORMATION a. Carbon canister b. Fuel tanks c. Purge valve Miscellaneous items used in above systems a. Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or devices, and mounting hardware b. Pulleys, belts, and idlers c. Vacuum, temperature, check and time sensitive valves and switches d.
- Page 15 2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION 2 - General Information ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Boater's Responsibilities......12 Boat Horsepower Capacity.
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Page 16: General Information
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION OATER ESPONSIBILITIES U.S. COAST GUARD CAP ACITY The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and general public. It is strongly recommended that each operator (driver) read and MAXIMUM PERSON understand this entire manual before operating the power package. -
Page 17: Trailering The Boat
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine WARNING immediately, a boat will continue to coast for some distance Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down. from accidental or unintended stop switch activation. -
Page 18: Protecting People In The Water
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION ROTECTING EOPLE IN THE ATER XHAUST MISSIONS HILE RUISING LERT ARBON ONOXIDE OISONING It is very difficult for a person in the water to take quick action to Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that is present in the avoid a boat heading in their direction, even at slow speeds. -
Page 19: Good Ventilation
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION Engine exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide. Avoid near, a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of areas of concentrated engine exhaust gases. When engines are carbon monoxide. running, keep swimmers away from the boat, and do not sit, lie, or Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is stationary: stand on swim platforms or boarding ladders. -
Page 20: Wave And Wake Jumping
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous stop and can send AVE AND UMPING the occupants flying forward. The boat may also steer sharply to one side. Operating recreational boats over waves and wake is a natural part of boating. -
Page 21: Safe Boating Suggestions
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION • The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. Such a Use flotation devices. Have an approved personal flotation device sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown of suitable size for each person aboard (it is the law) and have it out of their seats or out of the boat. - Page 22 2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION The Red Cross Passenger boarding. Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding, unloading, or are near the back (stern) of the boat. Just Your state boating law enforcement agency shifting the power package into neutral is not sufficient. Direct all inquiries to the Boat U.S.
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Page 23: Stolen Power Package
2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION TOLEN OWER ACKAGE 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 Stolen Power Package information is placed into a file at Mercury Marine to aid authorities and dealers in recovery of stolen engines. - Page 24 2 - G ENERAL NFORMATION OTES 90-8M0077672 JUNE 2013...
- Page 25 3 - S PECIFICATIONS 3 - Specifications ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Power Package Identification......22 Engine Identification .
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Page 26: Specifications
3 - S PECIFICATIONS OWER ACKAGE DENTIFICATION RIVE NIT AND RANSOM SSEMBLY DENTIFICATION NGINE DENTIFICATION 25175 Transom serial number M8 serial number, drive overall ratio and rotation 45837 M8 drive rotation M8 drive overall ratio Engine identification placard Engine serial number ERIAL UMBERS ECORD... -
Page 27: General Engine Specifications (Qc4V)
3 - S PECIFICATIONS Valve arrangement..DOHC M8 ‑ Drive rotation, overall ratio, and serial number are all located under the cover or tie bar plate on the top of the upper Valves per cylinder..driveshaft housing. -
Page 28: Fuel Requirements
3 - S PECIFICATIONS WARNING Idle RPM in gear... . 700 RPM Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, which can cause Idle RPM out of gear..800 RPM serious injury or death. -
Page 29: 1350 Octane Requirements (Outside The U.s./Canada)
10% alcohol content in the gasoline. We do not know what Mercury Racing does not recommend using leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline is acceptable in areas where unleaded gasoline is not available; however, lead particles may build up in the exhaust passages and/or the combustion chambers. -
Page 30: Crankcase Oil
ECOMMENDATIONS Approximately 19 Liter Closed cooling system Preferred Oils NMMA Classification (20 US qt) Mercury Racing 4‑Stroke Oil, 25W‑50 Synthetic M8 drive unit capacity 4.73 Liter (5 US qt) ® FC‑W Blend, or 25W‑40 Sterndrive/Inboard Oil Transom input shaft bearing 0.47 Liter (0.5 US qt) - Page 31 4 - O PERATION 4 - Operation ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Instrumentation....... . . 28 Warning System.
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Page 32: Operation
Stage 2 becomes active. If multiple faults are active, the operator is warned of the more severe fault first. If Mercury Racing requires that the following critical engine functions another fault with the same severity occurs during Stage 2, the horn be monitored: will return to Stage 1 signaling. -
Page 33: California Engines
4 - O PERATION To clear the fault, the engine must be started three times. If the horn ALIFORNIA NGINES still sounds after three start cycles, the fault still exists. See your In addition to the aforementioned procedure used to clear active authorized Mercury dealer to fix the problem and clear the fault. -
Page 34: Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)
4 - O PERATION One circuit breaker protects the engine wiring harness and one Accessory fuses circuit breaker protects the fuel pump circuit. Reset by pushing the Trim pump down relay reset button. Trim pump up relay Fuel pump relays Port fuse holder Starboard Fuse Port Fuse Holder ‑... -
Page 35: Starting, Shifting, And Stopping
4 - O PERATION TARTING HIFTING TOPPING which means the fuel system is primed. Allow the engine to warm up to 54 °C (130 °F) before advancing the throttle. Do not operate at full throttle until the engine reaches an oil temperature of 60 °C WARNING (140 °F). -
Page 36: Freezing Temperature Operation
Observe all gauges to check condition of engine. If not be damaged if submerged. Damage caused by submersion is not normal, stop engine. covered by the Mercury Racing Limited Warranty. Check for fuel, oil, water, fluid and exhaust leaks, etc. AUNCHING PERATION Check shift and throttle control operation. - Page 37 5 - C ONDITIONS FFECTING PERATION 5 - Conditions Affecting Operation ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Weight Distribution....... 34 Bottom Of Boat.
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Page 38: Weight Distribution
This listed in Specifications. growth must be removed before operation. IMPORTANT: All Mercury Racing engines have an RPM rev‑limiter that is set to an upper (or limited) RPM. This limit is slightly above AVITATION... -
Page 39: Conditions That Lower Engine Performance
5 - C ONDITIONS FFECTING PERATION Select a propeller that allows the engine to operate in the upper half • Cranking compression. of the recommended full throttle RPM range with the boat normally EXAMPLE: An engine running at an elevation of 2,438 m (8,000 ft) loaded (refer to Specifications). - Page 40 5 - C ONDITIONS FFECTING PERATION OTES 90-8M0077672 JUNE 2013...
- Page 41 6 - M AINTENANCE 6 - Maintenance ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Service Responsibilities......38 Owner/Operator Responsibilities .
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Page 42: Maintenance
6 - M AINTENANCE ERVICE ESPONSIBILITIES EPLACEMENT ERVICE ARTS WARNING WNER PERATOR ESPONSIBILITIES It is the owner/operator's responsibility to perform the following: Avoid fire or explosion hazard. Electrical, ignition, and fuel system components on Mercury Marine products comply with federal and •... -
Page 43: Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
6 - M AINTENANCE ‑I ‑Y • Do not telephone the dealer, service office, or the factory and OURSELF AINTENANCE UGGESTIONS attempt to diagnose a problem or request the repair procedure. It is difficult for them to diagnose a problem over If you are one of those persons who likes to do‑it‑yourself, here are the telephone. -
Page 44: Maintenance Charts
6 - M AINTENANCE AINTENANCE HARTS Interval Task Inspect exhaust system condition NGINE AND RANSMISSION and tighten clamps Inspect electrical system for loose Interval Task or damaged wires Engine oil (reservoir), power Check prior to every use and Inspect and adjust valve lash steering and transmission fluid ‑... -
Page 45: Dry Sump M8 Drive, Transom, Trim, And Steering Systems Maintenance Schedule
6 - M AINTENANCE M8 D RIVE RANSOM TEERING YSTEMS Interval Task Drive input shaft U‑joint crosses ‑ AINTENANCE CHEDULE Inspect and lubricate Interval Task Drive mounting nuts ‑ Tighten to 136 Nm (100 lb‑ft) Drive, transom, and propeller ‑ Inspect Saltwater use: Every 50 hours or 60 days of operation, whichever... -
Page 46: Checking Fluid Levels
6 - M AINTENANCE Interval Task Tube Ref Perform 25, 50, and 100 hour Description Where Used Part No. maintenance items Every 200 hours of operation or 25W-50 Transom input shaft bearing once a year, whichever occurs first Synthetic Blend Crankcase 8M0078013 housing (driveline models only) ‑... -
Page 47: Checking Transom Input Shaft Bearing Housing (Drive-Line Models Only)
6 - M AINTENANCE If necessary, remove the fill cap and add fluid until the level in Raise the sterndrive unit two or three times to bleed air out of the reservoir reaches the "MIN" level mark. It is acceptable to the system. -
Page 48: Checking M8 Or Nxt6 Ssm Drive Unit Fluid Level
Part No. IMPORTANT: If the lubricant color is green, service the drive with High Performance Gear Lubricant. If the fluid color is amber, service High Transom input shaft bearing the drive with Mercury Racing Gear Oil. Performance 92-858064K01 housing Gear Lubricant... -
Page 49: Changing Fluids
6 - M AINTENANCE Use Mercury Extended Life antifreeze to replenish the reservoir. Oil drain plug 7436 Loosen the oil pump mounting bolts and remove the belt. Using an electric drill, manually turn the oil pump pulley (clockwise) to discharge any remaining engine oil into the reservoir to be drained. - Page 50 6 - M AINTENANCE IMPORTANT: The screen‑style filter element must always be returned to its original orientation (correct side up) to prevent the oil Oil drain plug from flowing through it in the wrong direction. 7436 Begin by filling the oil reservoir with 12.8 Liter (13.5 US qt) of oil.
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Page 51: Changing Fuel Filter
6 - M AINTENANCE 10. Using an electric drill motor, manually turn the oil pump pulley Description (clockwise) to prime the engine oiling system until reaching an Oil pump belt When the belt can be twisted oil pressure of 276 kPa (40 psi). with two fingers approximately 1/4 turn. -
Page 52: Changing Drive Unit Oil (Dry Sump)
6 - M AINTENANCE Remove the drain plug and the filter. Dipstick "FULL" mark Dipstick tube 45708 Filter 6790 Drain plug HANGING RIVE Install the transmission drain plug. Apply clean transmission fluid to the seal on the filter and RIVELINE ODELS tighten it one turn beyond the contact point. - Page 53 Mercury Marine dealer. Remove the lower fill/drain plug and sealing washer from the SAE 85W-90 gearcase and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Mercury Racing Input shaft housing 8M0078015 Gear Oil Fill the drive unit with fluid through the lower fill/drain hole until oil comes out of the top oil level plug opening.
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Page 54: Propellers
6 - M AINTENANCE Tube Ref Wood block Description Where Used Part No. Propeller nut SAE 85W-90 Mercury Racing Drive unit 8M0078015 Gear Oil ROPELLERS WARNING 7448 Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never Remove the nuts and washer. -
Page 55: Flushing Cooling System
6 - M AINTENANCE LUSHING OOLING YSTEM Align splines and install propeller, washer and propeller nuts. WARNING Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from starting. -
Page 56: Corrosion And Corrosion Protection
6 - M AINTENANCE ORROSION AND ORROSION ROTECTION Whenever two or more dissimilar metals (like those found on the sterndrive) are submerged in a conductive solution, such as saltwater, polluted water, or water with a high mineral content, a chemical reaction takes place causing electrical current to flow between metals. -
Page 57: Bottom Of Boat
6 - M AINTENANCE b. If using copper or tin based anti‑fouling paints, avoid any Painting Drive Unit or Transom Assembly electrical interconnection between the Mercury Marine • Paint the drive unit and transom assembly with a good Product, anodic blocks, and the paint by allowing a quality marine paint or an anti‑fouling paint that does not minimum of 40 mm (1.5 in.) unpainted area on the contain copper, tin, or any other material that could... -
Page 58: Inspection And Maintenance
6 - M AINTENANCE Corrosion and Corrosion Protection for IMPORTANT: Refer to additional information. NSPECTION AND AINTENANCE Inspect the power package often and at regular intervals to help maintain its top operating performance, and correct potential problems before they occur. The entire power package should be checked carefully, including all accessible engine parts. - Page 59 7 - C EATHER OR XTENDED TORAGE 7 - Cold Weather or Extended Storage ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Cooling System Preparation......56 Using Antifreeze .
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Page 60: Cooling System Preparation
7 - C EATHER OR XTENDED TORAGE OOLING YSTEM REPARATION NOTICE Water trapped in the seawater section of the cooling system can cause corrosion or freeze damage. Drain the seawater section of 13180 the cooling system immediately after operation or before any length of storage in freezing temperatures. -
Page 61: Power Package Recommissioning
7 - C EATHER OR XTENDED TORAGE OWER ACKAGE ECOMMISSIONING Remove the drain plugs ands drain the coolant from the seawater section of the engine. IMPORTANT: Do not install the battery until all engine maintenance is completed. Ensure that all cooling system hoses are connected properly and hose clamps are tight, all removed drain plugs have been installed and are tight. - Page 62 7 - C EATHER OR XTENDED TORAGE Start the engine. Do not advance the throttle until the engine idles and runs smoothly and the water temperature reaches a minimum of 54 °C (130 °F). Repeat the cranking procedure until the engine starts and runs smoothly.
- Page 63 8 - O WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE 8 - Owner Service Assistance ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Local Repair Service....... 60 Service Away from Home.
- Page 64 8 - O WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE OCAL EPAIR ERVICE NOTE: Quicksilver parts and accessories are engineered and built by Mercury Marine specifically for your power package. Always return your power package to your local authorized dealer should the need for service arise. Only he has the factory trained ERVICE mechanics, knowledge, special tools, equipment, and genuine parts If you are away from your local dealer and the need arises for...
- Page 65 8 - O WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE Talk with the dealership's sales manager or service manager. EPLACEMENT ERVICE ARTS Contact the owner of the dealership if the sales manager and service manager have been unable to resolve the problem. WARNING If your question, concern, or problem cannot be resolved by Avoid fire or explosion hazard.
- Page 66 8 - O WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE RDERING ITERATURE Australia, Pacific Before ordering literature, have the following information about your Telephone +61 3 9791 5822 Brunswick Asia Pacific Group power package available: 41–71 Bessemer Drive Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 +61 3 9706 7228 Model Serial Number Australia...
- Page 67 8 - O WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE Mercury Marine Attn: Publications Department Submit the following order W6250 West Pioneer Road form with payment to: P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 Ship To: (Copy this form and print or type–This is your shipping label) Name Address...
- Page 68 8 - O WNER ERVICE SSISTANCE OTES 90-8M0077672 JUNE 2013...
- Page 69 9 - M AINTENANCE 9 - Maintenance Log ARRANTY NFORMATION Table of Contents ENERAL NFORMATION Maintenance Log....... . . 66 PECIFICATIONS PERATION ONDITIONS...
- Page 70 9 - M AINTENANCE AINTENANCE Record all maintenance performed on your outboard here. Be sure to save all work orders and receipts. Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours 90-8M0077672 JUNE 2013...
- Page 71 Crankcase Oil......26 Index Oil Recommendations....26 Important Oil Practices.
- Page 72 Safe Boating Suggestions....17 Mercury Racing Division One-Year Limited Warranty..3 Service Assistance..... . 60 WHAT IS COVERED.
- Page 73 What Is Not Covered..... .7 What Mercury Racing Will Do....7 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations.
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