Mercury/Mariner 3.0 MPI ECT User Manual

Section 3 - On the Water
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Operation Chart
BEFORE STARTING AFTER STARTING WHILE UNDERWAY AFTER STOPPING
Turn battery switch on.
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Close fuel shut off valve.
Operate bilge blowers. Check steering operation.
Close seacock, if
equipped.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Flush cooling system if in
saltwater.
Open seacock, if equipped. Drain bilge.
Close the drain system.
Place sterndrive unit in full down/in
position.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks specified by your
dealer and/or boatbuilder.
Listen for the audio warning alarm to
sound when the ignition switch is in the
"ON" position.
Starting and Stopping the Engine—3.0 MPI ECT
Starting and Stopping the Engine
NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.
Starting the Engine
1.
Check all items listed in the Operation Chart.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
!
WARNING
Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death from fire or explosion. Before
starting the engine, operate the bilge blower or vent the engine compartment for at least five minutes.
3. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to "ON" position. Allow engine to
warm up (6–10 minutes on first start of the day).
4. If engine does not start after three attempts:
a.
Push the throttle only button and position the remote control handle/throttle lever to the 1/4 throttle position.
b. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to "ON" position.
5. If engine does not start after step 4:
a. Move the remote control handle/throttle lever to full throttle position, then return to 1/4 throttle.
b. Turn ignition key to "START." Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return to "ON" position.
6. Inspect the power package for fuel, oil, water, and exhaust leaks.
7. Move control handle with a firm, quick motion forward to shift to forward gear, or backward to shift to reverse. After shifting,
advance throttle to desired setting.
NOTICE
Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the drive system. Shift the drive into gear only when the engine is
operating at idle.

Mercury/Mariner 3.0 MPI ECT Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury/Mariner
Model	3.0 MPI ECT
Category	Engine
Language	English