Checking And Adding Engine Oil - Mercury GO BOLDLY SeaPro 500hp Operation And Maintenance Manual

2. Upon changing the engine oil and completing other scheduled
maintenance, reset the oil life/maintenance status. In the VesselView
display, navigate to MERCURY ‑> MORE ‑> OIL ‑> OIL LIFE, and press
the RESET button for each engine that has been serviced.
OIL LIFE
OIL LIFE screen—dual-engine shown
a - Reset button ‑ starboard
b - Reset button ‑ port
NOTE: The remaining oil life status can be viewed at any time by navigating to
the OIL LIFE screen as described in step 2.

Checking and Adding Engine Oil

Follow the instructions below to check the engine oil level, and to add engine oil
if required. Refer to Maintenance ‑ Changing Engine Oil and Filter for
additional details.
NOTE: Due to internal condensation, milky‑colored oil may be observed during
extended idle or low speed operation, especially in cold ambient conditions.
Such milky oil/minor water accumulation is typically eliminated via 10–15
minutes of high speed or cruise speed operation, prior to overnight or extended
shut down.
ELECTRONIC OIL LEVEL CHECK
The engine oil level may be checked electronically while the engine is idling in
neutral as follows:
1. Confirm the vessel is not in shallow water and that there is no risk of
bottoming out the propellers when trimming the engine.
2. Ensure that the joystick and Skyhook are not active, if equipped.
3. In the VesselView display, navigate to MERCURY ‑> MORE ‑> OIL.
4. Press the OIL LEVEL CHECK button.
• Do not trim the engine, shift out of neutral, activate the joystick/
Skyhook, or increase engine speed while the oil level check is in
process.
• The Engine Control Module (ECM) will automatically trim the engine to
the level position.
• The engine speed will slightly increase.
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