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MerCruiser Black Scorpion User Manual

MerCruiser Black Scorpion User Manual (106 pages)

MPI Tow Sports

Brand: MerCruiser | Category: Engine | Size: 9 MB

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
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program 11 California Emissions Limited Warranty
20
Emission Control Information Label
24
- Owner Responsibility
  25
Emission Certification Star Label
25
- Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
  27
Lanyard Stop Switch
28
Instrumentation
29
- System View
  29
- Digital Gauges
  30
- Analog Gauges
  30
Remote Controls
30
- Panel Mount Features
  31
- Console Mount Features
  32
- Zero Effort Features
  32
Electrical System Overload Protection
33
Audio Warning System
34
- Testing the Audio Warning System
  35
Engine Guardian Strategy
35
Warning Horn Signals
35
Safe Boating Suggestions
38
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
39
- Good Ventilation
  40
- Poor Ventilation
  40
Basic Boat Operation
40
- Launching and Boat Operation
  40
  - Operation Chart
    40
  - Starting and Stopping the Scorpion Engine
    41
  - Starting the Engine
    41
  - Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
    42
  - Freezing Temperature Operation
    42
  - Stopping the Engine
    42
  - Throttle Only Operation
    42
Section 3 - on the Water

42
- Protecting People in the Water
  43
  - While You Are Cruising
    43
  - While Boat Is Stationary
    43
- High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
  43
- Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
  43
  - Boats Having an Open Front Deck
    43
  - Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
    44
- Wave and Wake Jumping
  44
- June
  44
- Impact with Underwater Hazards
  45
- Conditions Affecting Operation
  45
  - Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
    45
  - Bottom of Boat
    46
  - Cavitation
    46
  - Ventilation
    46
  - Elevation and Climate
    46
  - Propeller Selection
    47
- Getting Started
  47
  - 20-Hour Break-In Period
    47
  - After Break-In Period
    47
  - End of First Season Checkup
    48
Section 4 - Specifications

49
- Fuel Requirements
  50
- Engine Oil
  51
- Engine Specifications: Scorpion
  52
- Fluid Specifications
  52
  - Engine
    52
  - Transmission
    53
- Owner/Operator Responsibilities
  56
- Dealer Responsibilities
  56
- Maintenance
  56
- Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
  57
- Inspection
  57
- Maintenance Schedule - Inboard Models
  58
  - Routine Maintenance
    58
    
    Each Day End
    58
    
    Each Day Start
    58
    
    Every Two Months or 50 Hours
    58
    
    Weekly
    58
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    58
    
    After the Initial 20 Hour Break-In
    58
    
    Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Occurs First)
    58
    
    Every 300 Hours or 3 Years
    58
    
    Every 5 Years
    59
- Maintenance Log
  59
- Engine Oil
  59
  - Checking
    60
  - Filling
    60
- Section 5 - Maintenance
  60
  - Changing Oil and Filter
    61
    
    Easy Engine Oil Drain System
    61
    
    Engine Oil Drain Pump
    62
    
    Changing Filter
    63
- Transmission Fluid
  64
  - Checking While the Engine Is Warm
    64
  - Checking While Engine Is Cold
    64
  - Changing
    64
- IAC Muffler
  64
- Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
  64
  - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
    65
    
    Changing
    65
- Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter
  66
- In-Line Fuel Filter
  67
- Lubrication
  69
  - Throttle Cable
    69
  - Transmission Linkage
    69
- Serpentine Drive Belt
  71
  - Checking
    71
  - Replacing Belt And/Or Adjusting Tension
    71
- Flushing the Power Package-Tow Sports
  72
  - The Boat out of the Water
    72
  - The Boat in the Water
    74
- Battery
  76
  - Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
    76
- Section 6 - Storage
  79
- Cold Weather or Extended Storage
  80
  - Preparing Power Package for Storage
    80
    
    Engine and Fuel System Preparation
    81
- Draining the Seawater System
  82
  - Drain System Identification
    82
    
    Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
    82
    
    Manual Single Point Drain System
    83
    
    Three Point Manual Drain System
    83
    
    Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
    84
    
    Boat in the Water
    84
    
    Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System
    84
    
    Boat out of the Water
    87
    
    Boat in the Water
    89
    
    Manual Single Point Drain System
    89
    
    Boat out of the Water
    90
    
    Boat in the Water
    91
    
    June
    91
    
    Three Point Manual Drain System
    91
    
    Boat out of the Water
    92
    
    Boat out of the Water
    93
    
    Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System
    93
    
    Boat in the Water
    95
- Battery Storage
  97
- Power Package Recommissioning
  97
- Diagnosing EFI Problems
  100
- Engine Guardian System
  100
- Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
  100
- Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
  100
- Engine Runs Rough, Misses And/Or Backfires
  100
- Poor Performance
  101
- Section 7 - Troubleshooting
  101
- Excessive Engine Temperature
  101
- Insufficient Engine Temperature
  101
- Low Engine Oil Pressure
  101
- Battery will Not Come up on Charge
  102
- Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play or Makes Unusual Sounds
  102
- Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky
  102
  - Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
    103
- Owner Service Assistance
  104
  - Local Repair Service
    104
  - Service Away from Home
    104
  - Stolen Power Package
    104
  - Attention Required after Submersion
    104
  - Replacement Service Parts
    104
    
    Parts and Accessories Inquiries
    105
  - Resolving a Problem
    105
  - Mercury Marine Service Offices
    105
- Ordering Literature
  106
  - United States and Canada
    106
  - Outside the United States and Canada
    106

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