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Mercury MerCruiser 8.2 Horizon ECT Operation & Maintenance Manual

Mercury MerCruiser 8.2 Horizon ECT Operation & Maintenance Manual (83 pages)

Inboard engine

Brand: Mercury | Category: Engine | Size: 20 MB

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
5
Identification
10
- Information Decal
  10
- Quick Response (QR) Code
  10
- Engine Serial Number
  11
Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
10
Lanyard Stop Switch
11
- Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition
  12
Instrumentation
12
- Vesselview
  12
  - Digital Gauges
    13
  - Front Controls
    13
  - Troll Control Speed Range Specification
    13
  - Analog Gauges
    14
Remote Controls (DTS Models)
15
Electrical System Overload Protection
22
Visual and Audio Warning Systems
23
- Service Engine Light and OBD-M MIL Kit
  23
Transmission Guardian Strategy
25
Safe Boating Recommendations
28
Carbon Monoxide Exposure
29
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  29
- Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas
  29
- Good Ventilation
  29
- Poor Ventilation
  30
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)
30
- Launching and Boat Operation
  30
  - Operation Chart
    30
  - Starting and Stopping the Engine
    31
  - Starting the Engine
    31
  - Stopping the Engine
    31
  - Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
    32
  - Freezing Temperature Operation
    32
  - Throttle Only Operation
    32
Protecting People in the Water
32
- While You Are Cruising
  32
Section 2 - on the Water

32
Section 3 - Specifications

37
- Cruising RPM
  38
- Fuel Requirements
  38
- Engine Oil
  39
- Engine Specifications
  39
  - Horizon 8.2 ECT and 8.2 H.O. ECT
    39
- Fluid Specifications
  40
  - Engine
    40
  - Transmission
    40
- Owner/Operator Responsibilities
  42
- Dealer Responsibilities
  42
- Maintenance
  42
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
  42
- Inspection
  43
- Mercruiser Gas Inboard Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
  43
  - Daily Checks
    43
  - After each Use
    43
  - Weekly Checks
    43
  - 20 Hour Break in
    43
  - Annually or 100 Hours
    43
  - Three Years or 300 Hours
    44
  - Five Years or 500 Hours
    44
- Engine Oil
  44
  - Checking
    44
    
    Filling
    45
    
    Oil Level-Overfilled
    45
    
    Changing Oil and Filter
    46
    
    Changing the Oil Filter
    46
    
    Oil Removal with Drain Pump
    46
- Transmission Fluid
  47
  - Checking While Engine Is Warm
    47
  - Checking While Engine Is Cold
    47
  - Changing
    47
- Closed Cooling System
  48
  - Coolant Requirement
    48
  - Checking Coolant Level
    48
  - Filling the Closed Cooling System
    48
  - Draining
    49
  - Cleaning
    49
- Battery
  49
  - Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
    49
- Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
  50
- Changing the Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
  51
- Water-Separating Fuel Filter
  51
  - Removal and Installation
    52
    
    Installation
    52
    
    Removal
    52
- Serpentine Drive Belt
  53
  - Inspection
    53
  - Checking
    53
  - Replacing
    54
- Flushing the Seawater System-Inboard Models
  55
  - The Boat out of the Water-Inboard Models
    55
  - The Boat in the Water-Inboard Models
    56
- Cold Weather or Extended Storage
  58
- Draining the Seawater System
  60
  - Drain System Identification
    60
    
    Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
    60
- Section 5 - Storage
  60
  - Manual Drain System
    61
  - Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
    61
    
    Boat in the Water
    61
    
    Boat out of the Water
    62
    
    Boat in the Water
    64
    
    Boat out of the Water
    64
    
    Manual Drain System
    64
    
    Draining Water from the Cool Fuel Module
    65
- Battery Storage
  65
- Recommissioning the Power Package
  65
Section 6 - Troubleshooting

67
Section 9 - Maintenance Log

79
- Scheduled Maintenance Log
  80
- Vessel Maintenance Notes
  81

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