Name: MerCruiser D3.6L/180
Brand: MerCruiser
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Diesel Engines - Inboard Models

1996, Mercury Marine 90-860096970 996

Serial Numbers2
Table of Contents3
Welcome5
Read this Manual Thoroughly6
Lanyard Stop Switch7
Exhaust Emissions9
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning9
- Poor Ventilation9
- Good Ventilation9
Safe Boating Suggestions10
Protecting People in the Water11
- While You Are Cruising11
- While Boat Is Stationary11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation11
Conditions Affecting Operation12
- Weight Distribution12
- Bottom of Boat12
- Propeller Selection13
- How Elevation and Climate Affect Performance14
- Operation and Maintenance15
- Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation17
- Drain Plug and Bilge Pump17
- Launching and Boat Operation Care18
- Attention Required after Submersion18
- Stolen Power Package18
- Replacement Service Parts19
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions19
- Diagnosing Problems of EDI (if so Equipped)19
- Engine Break-In20
  - Initial Break-In Procedure20
  - 20 Hour Break-In Period20
- After Break-In Period21
- End of First Season Checkup21
Specifications22
- Seacock22
- Seawater Strainer22
- Fuel Requirements22
- Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather23
- Crankcase Oil23
- Engine Specifications24
Operation27
- Quicksilver Instruments and Instrumentation27
- Electrical System Overload Protection29
- Starting, Shifting and Stopping - D3.6L/180 and D4.2L/22034
- Operation Chart - D3.6L/180 and D4.2L/22037
- Starting, Shifting and Stopping - D2.8L D-Tronic and D4.2L D-Tronic38
- Operation Chart - D2.8L D-Tronic and D4.2L D-Tronic41
- General Maintenance Information42
- Maintenance Aids42
- Maintenance Schedules43
- Scheduled Maintenance that Should be Performed by a Dealer44
- Checking Fluid Levels47
- Cleaning Quicksilver Seawater Strainer51
- Lubrication51
  - Shift Cable51
  - Throttle Cable51
- Seawater Pump Impeller51
- Flushing Fuel Tank51
- Flushing Seawater Cooling System53
- Fuel System55
- Corrosion and Corrosion Protection57
  - Internal Components57
Miscellaneous Maintenance59
- Battery59
- Bottom of Boat59
- Antifouling Paints59
- Inspection and Maintenance59
Cold Weather or Extended Storage60
- Power Package Layup60
- Battery Winter Storage60
- Power Package Recommissioning60
Troubleshooting61
- Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks It very Slowly61
- Engine will Not Start, or Is Hard to Start61
- Engine Runs Rough, Misses And/Or Backfires62
- Poor Performance62
- Excessive Engine Temperature63
- Insufficient Engine Temperature63
- Low Engine Oil Pressure64
- Battery will Not Come up on Charge64
- Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play or Makes Unusual Sounds64
Warranty Information65
- Owner Warranty Registration65
- International Owner Registration66
Warranty Policy67
- Mercruiser Diesel Limited Warranty67
  - Mercruiser Diesel Limited Warranty (Continued)68
- Marine Power International Branch or Distributor Service Offices69
- Warranty Coverage70
- Transferable Warranty71
- Q-GUARD Product Protection Plan71
Owner Service Assistance72
- Local Repair Service72
- Service Away from Home72
- Parts and Accessories Inquiries72
- Resolving a Problem72
- Mercury Marine Service Offices73
Customer Service Literature74
- English Language74
- Other Languages74
Literature Order Form77

Power Output	180 HP
Fuel Type	Diesel
Number of Cylinders	4
Cooling System	Closed cooling
Compression Ratio	17.5:1
Gear Ratio	1.81:1
Displacement	3.6L

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