Table Of Contents - Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................... 2
Serial Number Decal........................................................... 2
Engine Data Label.............................................................. 2
ZF Marine Transmissions................................................... 3
Technodrive Transmissions................................................ 3
Features and Controls............................................................... 3
Audio Warning System....................................................... 3
Switches............................................................................. 4
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................... 4
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in
Good Operating Condition.............................................. 5
Instrumentation................................................................... 6
Safe Boating Recommendations............................................. 14
Carbon Monoxide Exposure.................................................... 15
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................... 15
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas.............................................. 15
Good Ventilation ................................................................ 15
Poor Ventilation ................................................................. 16
Important Operation Information.............................................. 16
Launching......................................................................... 16
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements...................................... 16
High-Output Rating........................................................... 16
Operation Chart................................................................ 17
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation....... 17
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................... 18
Trailering the Boat............................................................ 18
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................... 18
Before Starting the Engine................................................ 18
Important Information-SmartStart................................... 18
Starting a Cold Engine...................................................... 18
Engine Warm-Up.............................................................. 19
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................... 19
Shifting.............................................................................. 19
Trolling Valve Operation on Technodrive
Transmissions................................................................... 19
Fuel Requirements................................................................... 26
Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather.................................................... 26
Antifreeze/Coolant................................................................... 26
Engine Oil................................................................................ 27
Engine Specifications............................................................... 28
2.8L Specification............................................................... 28
4.2L Specification............................................................... 28
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Section 2 - On the Water
Protecting People in the Water................................................ 20
Wave and Wake Jumping........................................................ 21
Impact With Underwater Hazards............................................ 22
Conditions Affecting Operation................................................ 22
Getting Started......................................................................... 23
Section 3 - Specifications
Fluid Specifications.................................................................. 28
Approved Paints....................................................................... 29
VesselView..................................................................... 6
SmartCraft Digital Instruments....................................... 6
System Link Digital Instruments..................................... 7
Emergency Stop Switch...................................................... 7
Remote Controls................................................................. 8
Panel Mount Features.................................................... 8
Console Mount Features................................................ 8
Overload Protection-Upper Engine Circuit Breaker
Panel................................................................................... 9
Overload Protection-Port Side Power Distribution Box.. 10
Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection......... 11
Engine Guardian System.................................................. 11
Engine Shut Down (Stopping).......................................... 20
While Boat is in Operation............................................ 20
While the Boat is Stationary......................................... 20
High-Speed and High-Performance.................................. 20
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...... 20
Boats Having An Open Front Deck.............................. 20
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats............................................................................ 21
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................. 22
Bottom of Boat.................................................................. 22
Elevation and Climate....................................................... 23
Propeller Selection............................................................ 23
Initial Break-In Procedure................................................. 23
Engine Break-In................................................................ 24
20-Hour Break-In Period............................................... 24
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period................................ 24
End of First Season Checkup........................................... 24
Engine............................................................................... 28
2.8L............................................................................... 29
4.2L............................................................................... 29
Transmission.................................................................... 29
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