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Mercury MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 496 MAG HO Owner's Manual

Mercury MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 496 MAG HO Owner's Manual (150 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Outboard Motor | Size: 9.65 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Section 1 - Warranty

9
Section 3 - on the Water

39
- Safe Boating Suggestions
  40
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  41
  - Good Ventilation
    41
  - Poor Ventilation
    42
- Basic Boat Operation
  42
- Protecting People in the Water
  43
  - While You Are Cruising
    43
  - While Boat Is Stationary
    43
- High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
  43
- Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
  43
  - Boats Having an Open Front Deck
    44
  - Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
    44
- Wave and Wake Jumping
  44
- Impact with Underwater Hazards
  45
  - Drive Unit Impact Protection
    46
- Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water
  46
- Conditions Affecting Operation
  46
  - Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
    46
  - The Bottom of the Boat
    46
  - Cavitation
    47
  - Ventilation
    47
  - Elevation and Climate
    47
  - Propeller Selection
    47
- Getting Started
  48
  - 20-Hour Break-In Period
    48
  - Launching and Boat Operation
    48
    
    Operation Chart
    48
    
    Starting and Stopping the Engine
    49
    
    Starting the Engine
    49
    
    Stopping the Engine
    50
    
    Throttle Only Operation
    50
    
    Maneuvering with the Joystick
    51
    
    To Maneuver the Boat in Forward
    51
    
    To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds
    51
    
    To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds
    51
    
    Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust
    51
    
    Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
    56
    
    Dock
    57
    
    Throttle Only
    57
    
    Single) Lever
    58
    
    Sync
    58
    
    After Break-In Period
    59
    
    End of First Season Checkup
    59
- Axius Premier (if Equipped)
  59
  - Axius Premier Touchpad Features
    59
    
    General Information
    59
    
    Standby
    60
    
    Standby and Active Lights
    60
    
    Auto Heading
    61
    
    Power Icon
    61
    
    Disengage Auto Heading
    65
    
    Heading Adjustment and Override
    65
    
    To Resume to a Heading
    65
    
    Changing Vesselview Mode Display Times
    66
  - Skyhook
    66
    
    Engaging (Activating) Skyhook
    67
    
    The Skyhook Screen in Vesselview
    69
    
    Disengaging (Deactivating) Skyhook
    70
  - Response Button
    71
  - Track Waypoint
    71
    
    Engaging Track Waypoint Mode
    71
    
    Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode
    72
    
    Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival
    73
    
    Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode
    73
    
    Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint Mode
    73
    
    Waypoint Sequence
    74
  - Cruise Control
    77
- Contingent Operations
  77
  - Port Engine Only Operation
    77
  - Axius Shift Override-Emergency Procedure
    77
- Fuel Requirements
  80
- Engine Oil
  81
- Engine Specifications
  81
Section 4 - Specifications

82
- Fluid Specifications
  82
  - Engine
    82
  - Sterndrive-Bravo
    82
  - Steering
    82
  - Power Trim
    83
Section 5 - Maintenance

85
- Owner/Operator Responsibilities
  86
- Dealer Responsibilities
  86
- Maintenance
  86
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
  87
- Inspection
  87
- Maintenance Schedules-Axius Models
  88
  - Routine Maintenance-Axius Models
    88
  - Scheduled Maintenance-Axius Models
    88
- Maintenance Log
  89
- Engine Oil
  90
  - Checking
    90
  - Filling
    90
  - Changing Oil and Filter
    91
    
    Easy Engine Oil Drain System
    91
    
    Changing Filter
    92
    
    Engine Oil Drain Pump
    92
- Steering Fluid
  93
  - Checking and Filling Steering Fluid
    93
  - Changing Steering Fluid
    94
- Engine Coolant
  94
  - Checking
    94
  - Filling
    95
  - Changing
    96
- Drive Unit Oil
  96
  - Checking
    96
  - Filling
    96
  - Changing
    97
- Power Trim Fluid
  99
  - Checking
    99
  - Filling
    99
  - Changing
    100
- Battery
  100
  - Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
    100
- Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
  101
- Water-Separating Fuel Filter
  101
  - GEN III Models
    102
    
    Removal
    102
    
    Installation
    103
- Lubrication
  104
- Propellers
  106
  - Propeller Repair
    106
  - Bravo Three Propeller Removal
    106
  - Bravo Three Propeller Installation
    107
- Serpentine Drive Belt
  109
  - Checking
    109
  - Replacing
    109
- Corrosion Protection
  111
- Flushing the Seawater System-Sterndrive Models
  116
- 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
- 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
- Dealer Checklist and Customer Orientation
  149

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