Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge; Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

CA450

Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge

Possible Cause
Excessive current draw from battery.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or damaged
wiring.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Unacceptable battery condition.
CA901
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
CA902

Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky

Possible Cause
Low power steering pump fluid level.
Drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Insufficient lubrication on steering components.
Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts.
Contaminated power steering fluid.
Remedy
Turn off non-essential accessories.
Check all associated electrical connections and
wires (especially battery cables). Clean and tighten
faulty connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
Replace and/or adjust.
Test battery.
Remedy
Lubricate.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose or
missing, see Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer
immediately.
Remove obstruction.
Straighten cable or have dealer replace cable if
damaged beyond repair.
Remedy
Refill system with fluid.
Replace and/or adjust.
Lubricate.
Check all parts and fasteners if any are loose or
missing, see Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer
immediately.
Drain and replace.
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