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Welcome
You have selected one of the finest outboard products 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.
This manual is a supplement to the owner's manual provided with your engine. It provides additional, specific
information for using and maintaining the Joystick Piloting for Outboards propulsion system. Read this manual carefully
before operating the Joystick Piloting for Outboards propulsion system.
Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant.
Mercury Marine
Warranty Message
The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine. The terms of the warranty are set
forth in the Warranty manual or Warranty section of the Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual included with
your power package. 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. Be certain to review this important information.
Mercury Premier Service
Mercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and assigns its highest rating of "Mercury Premier" to those
demonstrating an exceptional commitment to service.
Earning a Mercury Premier Service rating means a dealer:
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Achieves a high 12‑month service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score for warranty service.
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Possesses all of the necessary service tools, test equipment, manuals, and parts books.
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Employs at least one certified or master technician.
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Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.
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Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when appropriate.
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Uses, displays, and stocks an adequate inventory of genuine Mercury Precision Parts.
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Offers a clean, neat shop with well‑organized tools and service literature.
Read This Manual Carefully
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual
starting and operating procedures.
Notice to Users of This Manual
Throughout this publication, safety alerts labeled WARNING and CAUTION (accompanied by the international hazard
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hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these alerts carefully.
These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions
when performing the service, plus common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.
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  • Page 1 Mercury Marine Warranty Message The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine. The terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty manual or Warranty section of the Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual included with your power package.
  • Page 2 The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this guide was approved for printing. Mercury Marine, whose policy is one of continuous improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or to change specifications or designs, without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Vessel Personality..............2 Adjustment..............5 Features and Controls............... 2 Dual Handle Yacht Console Control—Operation and Instrumentation..............2 Adjustment................7 VesselView..............2 Operation................ 7 SmartCraft Digital Gauges..........2 Adjustment..............
  • Page 4 Checking Power Steering Fluid..........40 Section 5 - Customer Assistance Information Service Assistance..............44 Resolving a Problem............44 Local Repair Service............44 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service Service Away From Home..........44 ..................44 Stolen Power Package............. 44 Ordering Literature..............45 Attention Required After Submersion.......
  • Page 5 Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Table of Contents Vessel Personality..............2 Adjustment .............. 5 Features and Controls............2 Dual Handle Yacht Console Control—Operation and Instrumentation..............

  • Page 6: Vessel Personality

    The vessel propulsion personality is the property of the OEM and any changes or upgrades to the personality must be approved and distributed by the OEM. Mercury will assist with software personality changes only at the request of the boat manufacturer.

  • Page 7: System Link Digital Gauges

    Your vessel's propulsion personality, as developed by the vessel manufacturer in partnership with Mercury Marine, determines the number of turns of the steering wheel. Typically, this is about four turns of the wheel from lock‑to‑lock. The number of turns lock‑to‑lock may vary based upon the boat handling characteristics.

  • Page 8: Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (Erc)-Operation And Adjustment

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Dual‑Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)—Operation and Adjustment Operation The electronic remote control (ERC) handle controls the shift and throttle operation. Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear. Continue pushing the handle forward to increase speed. Pull the control handle from the forward position to the neutral position to decrease speed and eventually stop.

  • Page 9: Optional Sportfish Electronic Remote Control (Erc)-Operation And Adjustment

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Optional SportFish Electronic Remote Control (ERC)—Operation and Adjustment Operation Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle. Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear.
  • Page 10 Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Remove the three M5 screws securing the side cover. 41347 Location of side cover screws Remove the side cover. For adjustment, temporarily install the handle, washer and screw. Finger‑tighten the screw. To adjust the ERC handle detent tension: Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase tension on the control handle and counter‑clockwise to decrease tension.

  • Page 11: Dual Handle Yacht Console Control-Operation And Adjustment

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard 12. Install the washer and the M8 x 45 mm long screw. Tighten the screw to specification. 41350 Location of handle screw and washer Description lb‑in. lb‑ft Handle screw 28.2 –...

  • Page 12: Joystick Piloting For Outboard-Basic Operation

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Detent tension adjustment screw ‑ This screw can be adjusted to increase or decrease the effort to move control handle out of detent positions (cover must be removed). Turning the screw clockwise will increase tension. Adjust to tension desired.

  • Page 13: Low Battery Voltage Engine Guardian

    Trim/Tilt Operation with Key Off—Cowl Collision Joystick Piloting for Outboards incorporates a feature that allows the operation of the trim for a specific amount of time after the ignition key is turned to the off position. The trim motor is not directly controlled by the trim/tilt switch. It is controlled by computer software.
  • Page 14 Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard WARNING Avoid serious injury from collision with other boats, running aground, or striking objects in the water. Always maintain a diligent lookout while the boat is operating in any Precision Pilot mode. The Precision Pilot system cannot react to avoid other boats, shallow water, or objects in the water.

  • Page 15: Transporting A Joystick Piloting For Outboard Boat

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Function Description Resumes previous auto heading course if the boat's direction has not been changed 90° or more. Resume NOTE: Moving the steering wheel will always override the autopilot, and the operator will assume control of the vessel. A slight resistance in the wheel gives the operator feedback that he is taking control from the autopilot.
  • Page 16 Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Notes: Page 12 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014...
  • Page 17 Section 2 - On the Water Section 2 - On the Water Table of Contents Exhaust Emissions............... 14 Autopilot Trackpad Features..........23 Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ....... 14 Chartplotter Requirements..........23 Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........14 Response Settings............

  • Page 18: Exhaust Emissions

    Section 2 - On the Water Exhaust Emissions Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion engines, including the engines that propel boats, and the generators that power boat accessories. By itself, CO is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, but if you can smell or taste engine exhaust, you are inhaling CO.

  • Page 19: Safe Boating Suggestions

    Mercury Marine strongly recommends that all powerboat operators complete a boating safety course. Courses are offered in the U.S.A. by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Power Squadron, the Red Cross, and your state or provincial boating law enforcement agency.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Section 2 - On the Water • Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsible by law for maintaining a proper lookout by sight and hearing. The operator must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front. No passengers, load, or fishing seats should block the operator's view when operating the boat above idle or planing transition speed.

  • Page 21: Transfer (Boats Equipped With Dual Helms)

    Section 2 - On the Water Control Function Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm. Refer to Helm Transfer. TRANSFER Available with joystick operation and the control levers. • Joystick operation reduces throttle capacity to approximately 70% of normal joystick throttle demand.

  • Page 22: Throttle-Only Mode

    Section 2 - On the Water To disengage dock mode: Bring both ERC levers to any detent or neutral. NOTE: Dock mode disengages only when the levers are moved into a detent. Press DOCK. The dock light turns off. Throttle-Only Mode Moving the joystick whenever the engines are running and the ERC levers are in the neutral position will command the boat to move.

  • Page 23: Synchronizing Engines

    The addition of Joystick Piloting for Outboard to your boat expands its maneuvering capability at slow speeds. However, you can still maneuver your vessel using traditional steering and throttle controls at both planing and slow speeds. Mercury Marine recommends practicing low speed and docking maneuvers with your boat using only the steering wheel and ERC levers, to ensure that you can safely control your boat in the unlikely event that the joystick fails.
  • Page 24 Section 2 - On the Water NOTICE The vessel personality that determines how a boat responds to joystick commands was created for typical boat loading and operation in ideal boating conditions. Variations in wind, current, and boat loading will have a substantial effect on the performance of joystick operations.

  • Page 25: Centering The Engines After Joystick Operation

    Section 2 - On the Water NOTE: The joystick does not have detents. It can be positioned at any of the indicated arrows or anywhere in‑between. Forward Crab to forward by starboard Lateral to starboard Crab to reverse by starboard Reverse Crab to reverse by port Lateral to port...

  • Page 26: Helm Transfer

    Section 2 - On the Water Helm Transfer Some boats are designed to allow control of the vessel from more than one location. These locations are commonly referred to as helms or stations. Helm transfer is a term used to describe the method of transferring control from one helm (or station) to another helm.

  • Page 27: Autopilot Trackpad Features

    The chartplotter on your boat has been selected from an approved list created and maintained by Mercury Marine. These chartplotters use specific software to meet the stringent demands to properly interface with the autopilot and the Joystick Piloting for Outboard system.

  • Page 28: Autopilot Trackpad Lights

    Section 2 - On the Water Autopilot Trackpad Lights The autopilot trackpad includes lights to indicate when an autopilot mode is active (engaged) or in standby (disengaged). If the standby light is illuminated, then the autopilot is disengaged (off). If the active light is illuminated, then the autopilot is engaged (on).

  • Page 29: Important Safety Considerations

    IMPORTANT: If either of these labels cannot be located or are not legible, they must be replaced before engaging Skyhook. For replacement labels, contact the manufacturer of your boat or a Mercury Marine authorized repair facility. Before engaging (activating) Skyhook, the operator must: Inform passengers how Skyhook operates, to stay out of the water and off the swim platform and boarding ladder, and to be alert for any sudden shifts in the boat position.

  • Page 30: Disengaging Skyhook

    Section 2 - On the Water • For quad‑engine applications, this must be at least one port and one starboard engine (i.e., both outers, both inners, port inner and starboard outer, or port outer and starboard inner). Skyhook will not operate with only the two starboard or the two port engines running.

  • Page 31: Auto Heading

    Skyhook will continue to attempt to return to the set point, unless the operator assumes control of the vessel. To minimize the effects of extreme conditions on the operation of Skyhook, Mercury Marine recommends adjusting the vessel's heading so that its bow (or for some vessels, its stern) faces into the wind or the current.

  • Page 32: Course Adjustment Using The Turn Buttons Or Joystick

    Section 2 - On the Water • The autopilot will hold the compass heading that the boat was following when AUTO HEADING was pressed. 51882 To adjust your course while in auto heading mode, refer to Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick. To disengage auto heading mode, refer to Disengaging Auto Heading.

  • Page 33: To Resume A Heading

    Section 2 - On the Water NOTE: The joystick must move over 50% of its travel for the movement to be recognized as input. A beep will sound. 24707 Adjusting heading to starboard To Resume a Heading The resume light is on if the previous course heading is available to resume. IMPORTANT: The previous heading can only be resumed within four minutes of the auto heading being disengaged by turning the wheel past the detent or if the vessel has been turned no more than 90°.

  • Page 34: Track Waypoint

    Do not use track waypoint as the sole source of navigation. IMPORTANT: Track waypoint can be used only with chartplotters approved by Mercury Marine. Waypoint data needs to be provided to VesselView by a third‑party chartplotter. The arrival radius must be set to 0.05 nautical miles or less.

  • Page 35: Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode

    Section 2 - On the Water Manually steer the boat to the direction of the first waypoint and hold the boat steady at a safe operating speed. CAUTION Avoid injury from unexpected turns at high speeds. Engaging the Track Waypoint or Waypoint Sequence feature while on plane can cause the boat to turn sharply.

  • Page 36: Turn Buttons In Track Waypoint Mode

    Section 2 - On the Water Turn Buttons in Track Waypoint Mode While in track waypoint mode, pressing the left or right turn buttons on the autopilot trackpad changes the mode to auto heading. Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode While in track waypoint mode, pressing AUTO HEADING changes autopilot to auto heading mode.

  • Page 37: Waypoint Sequence

    Section 2 - On the Water At the end of the route, input a new waypoint or waypoint route, or take control of the boat. Otherwise, the autopilot reverts to auto heading mode and continues to pilot the boat on its last heading. 51887 Waypoint Sequence IMPORTANT: Unlike track waypoint mode, waypoint sequence mode will automatically turn the boat upon arrival at a plotted...

  • Page 38: Cruise Control

    Section 2 - On the Water If you are not in a previously set waypoint arrival zone, waypoint sequence mode starts auto sequencing to the waypoints in the route. Acknowledge that you understand the information presented in the VesselView pop‑up warning, and press the waypoint sequence button.

  • Page 39: Section 3 - Troubleshooting

    Section 3 - Troubleshooting Section 3 - Troubleshooting Table of Contents Check VesselView First............36 Electronic Remote Controls........... 36 Diagnosing DTS Problems........... 36 Steering System............37 Engine Guardian System............36 DTS Trackpad Features..........37 Troubleshooting Charts............36 Autopilot................. 38 Joystick................36 Skyhook.................

  • Page 40: Check Vesselview First

    Diagnosing DTS Problems Your authorized Mercury Mariner dealer has the proper service tools for diagnosing problems on digital throttle and shift (DTS) systems. The electronic control module (ECM)/propulsion control module (PCM) on these engines has the ability to detect problems with the system when they occur and store a trouble code in the memory of the control module.

  • Page 41: Steering System

    The ERC lever controls the engines, but they do not reach Check for damage to the propeller, and change the propeller if wide‑open throttle. damage is found. Contact your authorized Mercury Marine dealer for service on the damaged propeller. Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that indicate reduced engine power.

  • Page 42: Autopilot

    Section 3 - Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The boat control is stuck in dock mode. The boat control is stuck in When trackpad features are engaged with the engines running, and one engine stalls or is throttle‑only mode. turned off, the trackpad is locked into that feature. Start the engine and exit the feature. The boat control is stuck in single‑lever mode.
  • Page 43 Section 4 - Maintenance Section 4 - Maintenance Table of Contents Outboard Care..............40 Fuses..................40 Anti‑Collision Link Cables and Springs......... 40 Checking Power Steering Fluid..........40 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014 Page 39...

  • Page 44: Outboard Care

    Damage resulting from incorrect or improperly installed cables and springs is not covered under warranty. We highly recommend that you refer this maintenance to your local, authorized Mercury dealer. The anti‑collision link cables and springs must be replaced: •...
  • Page 45 Section 4 - Maintenance Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No. Synthetic Power Steering Fluid Power steering system 92-858077K01 SAE 0W-30 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014 Page 41...
  • Page 46 Section 4 - Maintenance Notes: Page 42 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014...

  • Page 47: Section 5 - Customer Assistance Information

    Section 5 - Customer Assistance Information Table of Contents Service Assistance............... 44 Resolving a Problem ............ 44 Local Repair Service ............ 44 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service Away From Home ..........44 Service ................. 44 Stolen Power Package ..........44 Ordering Literature............... 45 Attention Required After Submersion ......

  • Page 48: Service Assistance

    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 information is maintained in a database at Mercury Marine to aid authorities and dealers in the recovery of stolen power packages.

  • Page 49: Ordering Literature

    (USA only) P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 Outside the United States and Canada Contact your nearest Mercury Marine authorized service center to order additional literature that is available for your particular power package. 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014 Page 45...
  • Page 50 Section 5 - Customer Assistance Information Mercury Marine Submit the following Attn: Publications Department order form with payment W6250 Pioneer Road P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 Ship To: (Copy this form and print or type–This is your shipping label)
  • Page 51 Section 6 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Section 6 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Table of Contents Predelivery Inspection (PDI)..........48 Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI)........49 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014 Page 47...

  • Page 52: Predelivery Inspection (Pdi)

    Section 6 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Predelivery Inspection (PDI) IMPORTANT: This checklist is for packages equipped with joystick piloting. For engine packages not equipped with Joystick Piloting for Ouboard, use the outboard PDI checklist located on the MercNet website. Perform these tasks before the Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI).

  • Page 53: Customer Delivery Inspection (Cdi)

    Approve the external appearance of the product (paint, cowl, decals, etc.) ⃞ Warranty—provide and explain the limited warranty to the customer. Explain your dealer services. ⃞ ⃞ Explain the optional Mercury Product Protection Plan to the customer (North America only) 90-8M0093150 MAY 2014 Page 49...
  • Page 54 Section 6 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Completed Operation of equipment—explain and demonstrate: ⃞ E‑stop switch / lanyard stop switch operation (all helms) ⃞ Cause and effect of steering torque or pull; instruct the customer on using a firm steering grip; explain boat spin‑out and how to trim for neutral steering.

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