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OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY
8M0114812 JANUARY, 2016
1550
STERNDRIVE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY
8M0114812 JANUARY, 2016
1550
STERNDRIVE
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
6
Warranty Information
7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
7
Transfer of Warranty
7
Mercury Racing Division 1350 and 1550 Dual Calibration Limited Warranty
8
What Is Covered
8
Duration of Coverage
8
Conditions that Must be Met in Order to Obtain Warranty Coverage
8
What Mercury will Do
8
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage
9
What Is Not Covered
9
Products Sold to Government Agencies
10
Warranty against Corrosion (Worldwide)
10
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Sterndrive Products
10
General Exclusions from Warranty
10
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
11
Introduction
11
What Is Covered
11
Duration of Coverage
12
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage
12
What Mercury Racing will Do
12
What Is Not Covered
13
Disclaimers and Limitations
13
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
13
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
13
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
14
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
14
Emission Controls
14
Introduction
14
Emission Control System Components
14
General Information
17
Boater's Responsibilities
17
Boat Horsepower Capacity
17
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
17
Lanyard Stop Switch
17
Trailering the Boat
19
Protecting People in the Water
19
While You Are Cruising
19
While Boat Is Stationary
19
Exhaust Emissions
20
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
20
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas
20
Good Ventilation
20
Poor Ventilation
20
Wave and Wake Jumping
21
Impact with Underwater Hazards
21
Safe Boating Suggestions
22
Stolen Power Package
24
Specifications
27
Power Package Identification
27
Engine Identification
27
Drive Unit and Transom Assembly Identification
27
Serial Numbers Record
27
General Engine Specifications (Qc4V) 1350 and 1550
28
Engine Operating Limitations (Qc4V)
28
Fuel Requirements
29
Octane Requirements (U.s./Canada)
29
1350 Octane Requirements (Outside the U.s./Canada)
29
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Fuels (Usa Only)
30
Fuel Containing Alcohol
30
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
30
Crankcase Oil
31
Oil Recommendations
31
Important Oil Practices
31
Capacities
31
Operation
33
Instrumentation
33
Warning System
33
Engine Guardian System
33
California Engines
33
Electrical Panel Component Identification
34
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)
35
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping
35
New Engines or Engines Coming out of Storage
35
Cold or Warm Engine
35
Starting Procedure
36
Operation Chart
37
Freezing Temperature Operation
37
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
37
Launching and Boat Operation Care
38
Weight Distribution
41
Bottom of Boat
41
Cavitation
41
Ventilation
41
Propeller Selection
41
Conditions that Lower Engine Performance
42
Maintenance
45
Service Responsibilities
45
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
45
Dealer Responsibilities
45
Replacement Service Parts
45
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
46
Servicing High-Horsepower Engines
46
Maintenance Charts
46
Engine and Transmission
46
Dry Sump M8 Drive, Transom, Trim, and Steering Systems Maintenance Schedule
47
Checking Fluid Levels
48
Checking Engine Oil (Reservoir)
48
Checking Power Trim Pump Fluid
49
Checking Transom Input Shaft Bearing Housing (Driveline Models Only)
50
Checking M8 or NXT6 SSM Drive Unit Fluid Level
50
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
51
Closed Cooling System
51
Changing Fluids
52
Changing Crankcase Oil (Reservoir) and Filters
52
Changing Fuel Filter
54
Changing Transmission Oil
54
Changing Drive Unit Oil (Dry Sump)
55
Propellers
56
Removal
57
Installation
57
Cleaning the Charge Air Cooler Strainer
58
Flushing Cooling System
58
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection
59
Bottom of Boat
60
Anti-Fouling Paints
60
Inspection and Maintenance
61
Attention Required after Submersion
61
Cooling System Preparation
63
Using Antifreeze
63
Power Package Recommissioning
64
Engine Starting Procedure
64
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Mercury Racing 1550 STERNDRIVE Specifications
General
Horsepower
1550 hp
Engine Type
V8
Displacement
9.0L
Cooling System
Closed cooling
Emissions Compliance
EPA Certified
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