Predelivery Inspection - Mercury MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Installation Manual

SECTION - 9
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat
and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
5. Start the engine and closely observe instrumentation to ensure that all systems are functioning
correctly.
6. Carefully inspect the engine for fuel, oil, fluid, water and exhaust leaks.
7. Inspect the steering system, shift and throttle control for proper operation.

Predelivery Inspection

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1. If registered to a CA resident.
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CHECK BEFORE RUNNING
Drain plug in and petcocks closed
Seawater inlet valve open
Engine mounts tight
Engine alignment
Drive unit fasteners torqued
Power trim cylinders fasteners tight
Battery fully charged and secured
All electrical connections tight
Exhaust system hose clamps tight
All fuel connections tight
Correct rotation propeller (installed
and torqued)
Throttle, shift and steering system
fasteners tightened properly
Throttle plates open and close
completely
Crankcase oil level
Power trim oil level
Sterndrive unit oil level
Power steering fluid level
Closed cooling level
Transmission fluid level
Alternator belt tension
Seawater pickup pump belt tension
Power steering pump belt tension
Audio warning system operation
PREDELIVERY PREPARATION AND STORAGE
NOTICE
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ON THE WATER TEST
Engine alignment (Inboards only)
Starter neutral safety switch
operation
Water pump operation
Instruments(s) operation
Fuel leaks
Oil leaks
Water leaks
Exhaust leaks
Ignition timing
Idle________ rpm, within
specifications
Forward ‑ Neutral ‑ Reverse gear
operation
Steering operation throughout
range
Acceleration from idle rpm
WOT________ rpm within
specifications (in FORWARD
gear)
Power trim operation
Trim tab adjustmentBoat
handling
AFTER ON WATER TEST
Propeller nut torque
Fuel, oil, coolant, water and fluid
leaks
Oil and fluid levels
Apply Quicksilver Corrosion
Guard to engine package
C.A.R.B. Hang Tag and Owners
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Manual in boat
C.A.R.B. Decal properly affixed
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to boat hull
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