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Welcome
You have selected one of the finest marine power packages available. It incorporates numerous design features to assure
operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using this product for many boating seasons. This manual is
a supplement to the owners manual provided with your engine, and provides additional information about the Axius
Propulsion system. To ensure maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you thoroughly read this manual. This
Owners and Operator Manual contains specific instructions for using and maintaining your product.
Keep this manual with the product for ready reference whenever you are on the water.
Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant!
Warranty Message
The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine or Cummins MerCruiser Diesel;
the terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Sections 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. Please review this important information.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual starting
and operating procedures.
Notice
Throughout this publication, and on your power package, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notices, accompanied by the
International Hazard Symbol
service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully.
These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance with these special instructions
while performing the service, plus common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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  • Page 1 Trademark and Copyright Information 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 2 NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step or action. WARNING The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat, the equipment aboard and the safety of all occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read this Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the power package and all related accessories before the boat is used.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System Features and Controls............... 2 Electronic Helm Steering............ 3 Instrumentation..............2 Electronic Helm Steering..........3 Propulsion Personality ........... 2 Joystick—Basic Operation..........4 VesselView (If Equipped)..........2 Engine Guardian Strategy..........4 SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges (If Axius Premier Features (If Equipped)........
  • Page 4 Section 5 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Predelivery Inspection (PDI)........... 40 Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI)........42 Page ii 90-8M0052426 DECEMBER 2010...
  • Page 5 Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System Table of Contents Features and Controls............2 Electronic Helm Steering..........3 Instrumentation..............2 Electronic Helm Steering ......... 3 Propulsion Personality ..........2 Joystick—Basic Operation..........

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Getting To Know The Axius System

    The vessel 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: Analog Gauges (If Equipped)

    We recommend that you drive carefully until you have a chance to explore the Axius system's handling characteristics and boat's response in an open area clear of obstructions or other boat traffic. The electronic steering can provide a faster steering response than expected.

  • Page 8: Joystick-Basic Operation

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System Joystick—Basic Operation The joystick offers intuitive control of your boat during low speed and docking maneuvers. Engine speed is limited from idle to approximately 1700‑2500 RPM in this mode, depending on vessel and propulsion application, to prevent excessive prop wash or unacceptable boat dynamics during maneuvers.

  • Page 9: Axius Premier Features (If Equipped)

    Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System Axius Premier Features (If Equipped) Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions The Axius Premier System is a fully integrated system utilizing a GPS sensor, an optional boat manufacturer or customer‑supplied NMEA‑0183–compatible chart‑plotter, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), VesselView, and the Axius Premier trackpad provided with the system.
  • Page 10 Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System Function Description Engages and disengages Skyhook. Mode is only available when the joystick is centered, both engines are running, G.P.S. and heading sensors are available, and the levers are in neutral. If the vessel is drifting when...

  • Page 11: Section 2 - On The Water

    Section 2 - On the Water Section 2 - On the Water Table of Contents Getting Started............... 8 Disengaging Auto Heading ........18 Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust..8 To Resume to a Heading ........18 To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse ..8 Skyhook—Station Keeping (Optional)......

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Section 2 - On the Water Getting Started Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust You can maneuver your Axius‑equipped vessel much like a traditional sterndrive boat. However, the Axius drive system expands the maneuvering capability of your vessel at both slow and planing speeds. At slow speeds, the drive system is capable of directing the thrust through independently articulating drives to produce more responsive turning of the vessel.

  • Page 13: Special Digital Throttle And Shift (Dts) Features

    Section 2 - On the Water The following picture gives a limited example of the basic responses to inputs from the joystick, and should be used for reference only. The pictures show an approximate correlation between joystick inputs and the corresponding movement of the vessel. Exact maneuvers will require multiple joystick inputs and additional user corrections to maintain the maneuver over time.

  • Page 14: Dock

    Section 2 - On the Water Item Control Function Raises and lowers the drives for best efficiency, or for conditions like shallow water, trailering, Trim controls etc.. NOTE: Not all functions may be active. Dock Dock mode reduces the RPM throughout the range by 50%. Dock mode also reduces available power when the joystick is enabled, allowing finer control of engine power in close quarter situations.

  • Page 15: Throttle Only

    Section 2 - On the Water Throttle Only NOTE: The joystick can become active if it is moved any time the engines are running and the ERC levers are in neutral position. Throttle Only mode should be used to disable the joystick if the captain is not in command at the helm. Placing the ERC in Throttle Only will avoid unintended gear engagement.

  • Page 16: Single) Lever

    1 (Single) Lever The Axius system features the ability to command both engines with a single lever. This feature simplifies engine management during rough sea conditions by allowing you to grasp a single lever to command both engines simultaneously. It has no affect on Joystick function.

  • Page 17: Troll

    The chartplotter on your boat has been selected from an approved list created and maintained by Mercury MerCruiser. These chartplotters use specific software to meet the stringent demands to function with the Axius Premier system.

  • Page 18: Standby And Active Lights

    Section 2 - On the Water • On the right side of the screen, an icon labeled "OFF" indicates that Axius Premier is not engaged. Standby screen on VesselView "OFF" icon Heading Drive angle reference Engine RPM 31408 Standby and Active Lights The Axius Premier trackpad is off when the "STANDBY"...

  • Page 19: Auto Heading

    Section 2 - On the Water If a button is pushed and a double beep is heard, the feature is not available at this time due to vessel personality, faults, vessel state, speed, gear position, or another feature is active, or GPS signal is not available. Buttons with power icons "SKYHOOK"...
  • Page 20 Section 2 - On the Water Axius will hold the current compass heading the boat is following when the "AUTO HEADING" button is pressed. When in Auto Heading mode, VesselView will show "CTS" (Course to Steer), and the steering indicators will indicate the position of the drives being controlled by the autopilot.
  • Page 21 Section 2 - On the Water • Deflect and hold the joystick in the direction you want to turn left (port) or right (starboard) until a beep is heard, and this will adjust your course by 1°. 24707 Adjusting the heading to starboard (port is the opposite) To disengage Auto Heading mode, turn the steering wheel or press the "AUTO HEADING"...

  • Page 22: Heading Adjustment And Override

    Section 2 - On the Water Heading Adjustment and Override When Auto Heading mode is engaged, the steering wheel is locked into a detent. Approximately 3.6–4.5 kg (8–10 lb.) of force are required to overcome this detent. Manually overcoming the steering wheel's detent puts Axius into Standby mode and restores control to the steering wheel.

  • Page 23: Skyhook-Station Keeping (Optional)

    Section 2 - On the Water Skyhook—Station Keeping (Optional) The vessel may be equipped with the Skyhook Station Keeping feature. This system utilizes global positioning system technology (GPS) and an electronic compass to automatically control shifting, throttling, and steering to maintain heading and approximate position.

  • Page 24: Precision Pilot Modes

    Section 2 - On the Water The following safety warning labels are located on the vessel for reference. Contact the engine manufacturer for replacement safety warning labels if they are missing, damaged, or cannot be read. 8M0034159 33798 Label near the Precision Pilot trackpad 33824 Label in the vicinity of the transom boarding area NOTE: Properly place these labels before operating Skyhook.

  • Page 25: Track Waypoint

    IMPORTANT: Track Waypoint can only be used with chart plotters approved by Mercury applications engineers. Track Waypoint allows the boat to automatically navigate to a specific waypoint or sequence of waypoints, called a waypoint route.

  • Page 26: Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode

    Section 2 - On the Water Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode Disengage the Track Waypoint mode by one of the following methods: • Press the "TRACK WAYPOINT" button on the Axius Premier Trackpad. The "TRACK WAYPOINT" button light goes off and Axius Premier goes to Standby. The "STANDBY" light turns on •...

  • Page 27: Waypoint Sequence

    Section 2 - On the Water VesselView displays a pop‑up screen warning. The operator must determine it is safe to turn the boat. If so, press the "WAYPOINT SEQUENCE" button to acknowledge that it is safe for Axius Premier CAN Trackpad to automatically turn the boat and maneuver to the new course.
  • Page 28 Section 2 - On the Water A horn beep sounds on VesselView and the green circle icon on the Axius Premier screen will display "TRACK." The "TRACK" icon on the VesselView screen should illuminate. 31411 Waypoint Sequence TRACK icon If you are in a waypoint arrival zone set by the chart plotter, Waypoint Sequence mode only informs Axius Premier it is OK to proceed to next waypoint.

  • Page 29: 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 by the pop‑up screen warning and press the enter button—the button with a check mark symbol.

  • Page 30: Axius

    Section 2 - On the Water Axius NOTE: Auto heading requires that the boat be in gear and moving to engage. It will not be active during transfer as all controls must be in the Neutral position. WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control. The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear.

  • Page 31: Recommissioning

    Section 2 - On the Water • If the boat is on a trailer, or is being hauled out and placed in dry storage, i.e. on a boat rack or blocks, one should consider physically disconnecting the batteries from the boat and placing them on a maintainer. The batteries could be left in the boat but electrically disconnected from the boat if the batteries are easily accessible for maintanence, the ventilation is sufficient, and temperatures do not drop below freezing (0°C/ 32°F).

  • Page 32: Transporting An Axius Boat

    Section 2 - On the Water Move the shift lever into the neutral position. The shift actuator is in the neutral position when the shift lever is straight up and the shift interrupt switch is fully engaged. Harness Shift lever Shift lever in neutral position Shift lever in forward...

  • Page 33: Section 3 - Troubleshooting

    Section 3 - Troubleshooting Section 3 - Troubleshooting Table of Contents Check VesselView First............30 Electronic Remote Controls........... 31 Diagnosing DTS Problems........... 30 Steering System............32 Engine Guardian System............30 Trackpad Features............32 Troubleshooting Charts............30 Auto Pilot...............32 Joystick................30 Skyhook.................33 90-8M0052426 DECEMBER 2010 Page 29...

  • Page 34: Check Vesselview First

    Diagnosing DTS Problems Your authorized Mercury MerCruiser 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 some problems with the system when they occur, and store a Trouble Code in the ECM/PCM's memory.

  • Page 35: Electronic Remote Controls

    The ERC lever controls the engine and drive, but does not Check for damage to the propeller. If found, contact your authorized reach wide open throttle. Mercury MerCruiser service technician to ask if the propellers need to be repaired or changed. Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that indicate reduced engine power.

  • Page 36: Steering System

    Check steering fluid level and fill if necessary. See Section 5— Maintenance in the appropriate engine Owner's, Operator's, and Warranty manual. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser service technician. Key off and key on. Check and start the port engine. Check the trim. Adjust if necessary.

  • Page 37: Skyhook

    Section 3 - Troubleshooting Skyhook Symptom Remedy Ensure that Skyhook is enabled by the vessel personality. Skyhook does not work Is VesselView on? VesselView must be turned on for Skyhook to function. Is the GPS working? If locked, cycle keys. 90-8M0052426 DECEMBER 2010 Page 33...
  • Page 38 Section 3 - Troubleshooting Notes: Page 34 90-8M0052426 DECEMBER 2010...

  • Page 39: Section 4 - Customer Assistance Information

    Table of Contents Owner Service Assistance............ 36 Resolving a Problem ............ 36 Local Repair Service ............ 36 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service Service Away From Home ..........36 ..................37 Stolen Power Package ..........36 Ordering Literature............... 37 Attention Required After Submersion ......

  • Page 40: Owner 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 recovery of stolen power packages.

  • Page 41: Contact Information For Mercury Marine Customer Service

    • Year built United States and Canada For information on additional literature that is available for your particular Mercury MerCruiser power package and how to order that literature contact your nearest dealer or contact us at: Mercury Marine Publications P.O. Box 1939...

  • Page 42: Outside The United States And Canada

    Contact your nearest dealer or Marine Power Service Center for information on additional literature that is available for your particular Mercury MerCruiser power package and how to order that literature. Print or type your mailing address, which be used as your shipping label, and include your order and payment. Mail to:...
  • Page 43 Section 5 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Section 5 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Table of Contents Predelivery Inspection (PDI)..........40 Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI)........42 90-8M0052426 DECEMBER 2010 Page 39...
  • Page 44 Section 5 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Predelivery Inspection (PDI) IMPORTANT: This checklist is for packages equipped with Axius. For engine packages not equipped with Axius, use the standard MerCruiser PDI checklist. Perform these tasks before the Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI). Check/ Item Adjust...
  • Page 45 Section 5 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists Predelivery Inspection Checklist, Continued Check/ Item Adjust On-the-Water Test ⃞ Starter neutral safety switch operation ⃞ E‑stop switch/lanyard stop switch operation (all helms) ⃞ Seawater pump operation ⃞ Operation of instruments ⃞...
  • Page 46 Warranty—provide and explain the limited warranty to the customer. Explain dealer services. ⃞ ⃞ Explain optional Mercury Product Protection Plan to the customer (North America only) Operation of equipment—explain and demonstrate: ⃞ E‑stop switch / lanyard stop switch operation (all helms) ⃞...

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