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MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 496 MAG manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 496 MAG Owner's Manual (148 pages)
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MerCruiser
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
5
Warranty Registration: United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States and Canada
10
Transfer of Warranty
11
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and Canada
11
Mercury Mercruiser Limited Warranty (Gasoline-Fueled Products Only)
12
3-Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
14
4-Year Limited Corrosion Warranty: Seacore Sterndrive Models with Gas Engines
15
Global Warranty Charts
16
Consumer Application Warranty Chart
16
Commercial Application Warranty Chart
17
Government Application Warranty Chart
18
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program
18
Section 1 - Warranty
18
California Emissions Limited Warranty
19
Duration of Coverage
20
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage
20
What Mercury will Do
21
What Is Not Covered
21
Components of the Emission Control System
21
Components of the Emission Control System 13 Disclaimers and Limitations
22
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
22
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
22
Disclaimers and Limitations
22
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program 10 California Emissions Limited Warranty
19
What Is Covered
19
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
22
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
23
Emission Control Information Label
23
Owner Responsibility
24
Emission Certification Star Label
24
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
27
Identification
28
Engine Serial Number Decal
28
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification
28
Bravo Transom Serial Number
29
Features and Controls
30
Lanyard Stop Switch
30
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Switch
31
Instrumentation
31
Equipped)
31
Vesselview (if Equipped)
31
Analog Gauges (if Equipped)
32
SC1000 and SC100 Digital Gauges (if Equipped)
32
Smartcraft Partner Digital Gauges
32
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)
33
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC) with DTS Trackpad Features and Operation
33
Electronic Helm Steering
33
Operation
33
Adjustment
34
ERC Trim Control
35
Joystick-Basic Operation
35
Power Trim
35
Electrical System Overload Protection
37
Joystick and Trim Control
37
Trailer and Trailer Limit Position
37
Trim Without Key
37
Audio Warning System
40
Testing the Audio Warning System
40
Warning Horn Signals
40
Engine Guardian Strategy
41
Section 3 - on the Water
43
Safe Boating Suggestions
44
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
45
Good Ventilation
46
Poor Ventilation
46
Basic Boat Operation
46
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
46
Freezing Temperature Operation
47
Protecting People in the Water
47
Boats Having an Open Front Deck
47
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
47
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
47
While Boat Is Stationary
47
While You Are Cruising
47
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
48
Wave and Wake Jumping
48
Drive Unit Impact Protection
49
Impact with Underwater Hazards
49
Trailering the Boat
50
Conditions Affecting Operation
50
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
50
The Bottom of the Boat
50
Cavitation
50
Ventilation
50
Elevation and Climate
51
Propeller Selection
51
Getting Started
52
20-Hour Break-In Period
52
Launching and Boat Operation
52
Operation Chart
52
Starting and Stopping the Engine
52
Starting the Engine
53
Stopping the Engine
54
Throttle Only Operation
54
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust
54
Maneuvering with the Joystick
55
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward
55
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds
55
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds
55
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
59
Dock
60
Throttle Only
61
Single) Lever
62
Sync
62
Axius Plus CAN Control Pad (if Equipped)
63
General Information
63
Heading Adjustment and Override
63
Standby
63
Auto Heading
64
Power Icon
64
Standby and Active Lights
64
Disengage Auto Heading
67
After Break-In Period
68
Changing Vesselview Mode Display Times
68
Cruise Control
68
End of First Season Checkup
68
To Resume to a Heading
68
Contingent Operations
69
Port Engine Only Operation
69
Axius Shift Override-Emergency Procedure
69
Fuel Requirements
72
Fuel Ratings
72
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA Only)
72
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
72
Engine Oil
73
Engine Specifications
73
Fluid Specifications
74
Engine
74
Sterndrive-Bravo
74
Steering
75
Power Trim
75
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
78
Dealer Responsibilities
78
Maintenance
78
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
79
Inspection
79
Maintenance Schedules-Axius Models
80
Routine Maintenance-Axius Models
80
Scheduled Maintenance-Axius Models
80
Section 4 - Specifications
80
Maintenance Log
81
Engine Oil
82
Checking
82
Section 5 - Maintenance
82
Filling
82
Changing Oil and Filter
83
Easy Engine Oil Drain System
83
Engine Oil Drain Pump
84
Changing Filter
84
Steering Fluid
85
Checking and Filling Steering Fluid
85
Changing Steering Fluid
86
Engine Coolant
86
Checking
86
Filling
87
January
87
Changing
88
Gear Lube Oil
88
Checking
88
Filling
88
Changing
89
Power Trim Fluid
90
Checking
90
Filling
91
Changing
91
Battery
91
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
92
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
92
Cleaning the IAC Muffler
93
Water-Separating Fuel Filter
94
GEN III Models
95
Removal
95
Installation
96
Lubrication
96
Electronic Shift Control (ESC) Shift Cable
96
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly
97
Sterndrive U-Joint Shaft Splines and O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
97
Engine Coupler
98
Propellers
98
Propeller Repair
98
Bravo Three Propeller Removal
98
Bravo Three Propeller Installation
100
Serpentine Drive Belt
102
Checking
102
Replacing
102
Corrosion Protection
104
Corrosion Information
104
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity
104
Anodes and Mercathode System Locations
104
Checking the Quicksilver Mercathode System
105
Power Package Exterior Surfaces
106
Boat Bottom Care
106
Anti-Fouling Paint
106
Sterndrive Surface Care
108
Draining the Seawater System
109
Drain System Identification
109
Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
109
Manual Drain System
110
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
110
Boat in the Water
110
Boat out of the Water
112
Manual Drain System
114
Boat in the Water
114
Boat out of the Water
115
Draining the Sterndrive
116
Manual Drain System - 496 MAG and 496 MAG H.O. Models
116
Flushing the Power Package
118
General Information
118
Flushing Attachments
119
Sterndrive Water Pickups
120
Alternative Water Pickups
121
Seacore Power Package Flushing Procedure
123
Models Using the Sterndrive Water Pickup
123
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
128
Preparing Power Package for Storage
128
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
129
Section 6 - Storage
129
Draining the Seawater System
130
Drain System Identification
130
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
130
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
131
Boat in the Water
131
Manual Drain System
131
Boat out of the Water
133
Manual Drain System
135
Boat in the Water
135
Boat out of the Water
136
Draining the Sterndrive
136
Battery Storage
137
Power Package Recommissioning
137
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
139
Check Vesselview First
140
Diagnosing EFI Problems
140
Diagnosing DTS Problems
140
Engine Guardian System
140
Troubleshooting Charts
140
Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
140
Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
141
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires
141
Excessive Engine Temperature
141
January
141
Poor Performance
141
Battery will Not Recharge
142
Insufficient Engine Temperature
142
Joystick
142
Low Engine Oil Pressure
142
Electronic Remote Controls
143
Steering System
143
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)
144
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)
144
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
145
Owner Service Assistance
146
Local Repair Service
146
Service Away from Home
146
Stolen Power Package
146
Attention Required after Submersion
146
Replacement Service Parts
146
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
147
Resolving a Problem
147
Mercury Marine Service Offices
147
Ordering Literature
148
United States and Canada
148
Outside the United States and Canada
148
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