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Mercury Tow Sport 8.2 Operation And Maintenance Manual (80 pages)

Brand: Mercury | Category: Engine | Size: 6 MB

Safety Alerts
3
California Proposition
3
Warranty Message
4
Copyright and Trademark Information
4
Identification Records
4
Table of Contents
5
Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
10
Hang Tag
10
Identification
10
Information Decal
10
Quick Response (QR) Code
11
Engine Serial Number
11
Lanyard Stop Switch
11
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition
12
Instrumentation
12
Vesselview
12
Smartcraft Digital Instruments
13
System Link Digital Instruments
13
Remote Controls
14
Panel Mount ERC
15
Towsports Panel Mount Features
16
Electrical System Overload Protection
16
Visual and Audio Warning Systems
18
Service Engine Light and OBD-M MIL Kit
18
Testing the OBD-M Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
18
Audio Warning System
19
Caution
19
Critical
19
Nonconfigured Alarm DTS Engine Only
19
Testing the Audio Warning System
19
Guardian Strategy
19
Exhaust Configurations
20
Safe Boating Recommendations
22
Carbon Monoxide Exposure
23
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
23
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas
23
Good Ventilation
24
Poor Ventilation
24
Safe Operating Practices
24
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
24
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
24
Boats Having an Open Front Deck
24
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
25
Protecting People in the Water
25
While You Are Cruising
25
While Boat Is Stationary
25
Wave and Wake Jumping
26
Impact with Underwater Hazards
26
Section 2 - on the Water
27
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)
27
Launching and Boat Operation
27
Operation Chart
27
Starting and Stopping the Engine
27
Starting the Engine
27
Stopping the Engine
28
Throttle Only Operation-Towsport Panel Mount
28
Freezing Temperature Operation
29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
29
Conditions Affecting Operation
29
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
29
The Bottom of the Boat
29
Cavitation
29
Ventilation
29
Elevation and Climate
30
Getting Started
30
20-Hour Break-In Period
30
After the Break-In Period
30
End of First Season Checkup
30
Section 3 - Specifications
31
Fuel Requirements
32
Fuel Ratings
32
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only)
32
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
32
Bu16 Butanol Fuel Blends
32
Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Blends
32
Engine Oil
32
Engine Specifications
33
Fluid Specifications
34
Engine
34
Transmission
34
Section 4 - Maintenance
35
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
36
Dealer Responsibilities
36
Cleaning Care Recommendation
36
Cleaning Gauges
36
Cleaning Remote Controls
36
Maintenance
36
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
37
Inspection
37
Mercruiser Gas Inboard Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
37
Daily Checks
37
After each Use
37
Weekly Checks
37
20 Hour Break in
38
Annually or 100 Hours
38
Three Years or 300 Hours
38
Five Years or 500 Hours
38
Engine Oil
39
Checking
39
Oil Level-Overfilled
39
Filling
39
Changing Oil and Filter
40
Oil Removal with Drain Pump
40
Changing the Oil Filter
40
Closed Cooling System
41
Coolant Requirement
41
Checking Coolant Level
41
Filling the Closed Cooling System
42
Draining
43
Cleaning
43
Transmission Fluid
43
Checking the Transmission Fluid
43
Changing the Transmission Fluid
43
Battery
43
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
44
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
44
Changing the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
45
Water-Separating Fuel Filter
46
Removal and Installation
46
Removal
46
Installation
46
Serpentine Drive Belt
47
Inspection
47
Checking
47
Replacing
48
Flushing the Power Package-Models Without a Flushing Attachment
49
Boat out of the Water
49
Boat in the Water
50
Flushing the Power Package-Models with a Flushing Attachment
51
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
56
Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (U.S.A. Only)
56
Fuel Containing Alcohol
56
Preparing Power Package for Storage-MPI Models
57
Special Fuel MIX
57
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
57
Section 5 - Storage
58
Towsport and Inboard Transmissions Extended Storage
58
Draining the Seawater System
58
Drain System Identification
58
Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
58
Manual Drain System
59
Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
59
Boat in the Water
59
Boat out of the Water
61
Manual Drain System
62
Boat in the Water
62
Boat out of the Water
62
Draining Water from the Cool Fuel Module
63
Battery Storage
63
Recommissioning the Power Package
63
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
66
Diagnosing EFI Problems
66
Diagnosing DTS Problems
66
Engine Guardian System
66
Troubleshooting Charts
66
Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slowly
66
Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
66
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires
67
Poor Performance
67
Excessive Engine Temperature
67
Insufficient Engine Temperature
67
Low Engine Oil Pressure
67
Battery will Not Recharge
68
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move or Makes Unusual Sounds
68
Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn
68
Local Repair Service
70
Service Away from Home
70
Stolen Power Package
70
Attention Required after Submersion
70
Replacement Service Parts
70
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
70
Resolving a Problem
70
Section 7 - Customer Assistance Information
70
Owner Service Assistance
70
Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service
71
Customer Service Literature
71
English Language
71
Other Languages
71
Ordering Literature
71
United States and Canada
72
Outside the United States and Canada
72
Predelivery Inspection Checklist
74
Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI)
74
Section 9 - Maintenance Log
78
Scheduled Maintenance Log
78
Vessel Maintenance Notes
79

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