Mercury 300 Verado - Maintenance and Storage

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Dual Handle Console Control Features and Operation........................................................................ 32
Dual Handle Console Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation........................................ 35
Shadow Mode Control Features and Operation................................................................................... 38
Shadow Mode Control with CAN Trackpad Features and Operation................................................... 43
Warning System...................................................................................................................................49
Power Trim and Tilt...............................................................................................................................50
Operation
Pre‑Starting Check List.........................................................................................................................53
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.................................................................................................... 53
Operating In Salt Water Or Polluted Water........................................................................................... 53
Engine Break‑in Procedure...................................................................................................................53
Starting The Engine..............................................................................................................................53
Gear Shifting......................................................................................................................................... 55
Stopping The Engine............................................................................................................................56
Maintenance
Outboard Care...................................................................................................................................... 57
EPA Emissions..................................................................................................................................... 57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................. 57
Flushing The Cooling System............................................................................................................... 59
Cowl Removal and Installation............................................................................................................. 59
Cleaning Care for Top and Bottom Cowls............................................................................................ 60
Cleaning Care for the Powerhead (Saltwater Use)............................................................................... 61
Battery Inspection ................................................................................................................................61
DTS Battery Specifications...................................................................................................................61
Air Filter................................................................................................................................................62
Fuel System.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Corrosion Control Anode......................................................................................................................68
Propeller Replacement......................................................................................................................... 68
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.............................................................................................. 70
Fuses....................................................................................................................................................71
DTS Wiring System..............................................................................................................................72
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection........................................................................................................... 72
Checking Power Trim Fluid...................................................................................................................73
Checking Power Steering Fluid............................................................................................................ 74
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................74
Gearcase Lubrication............................................................................................................................77
Storage
Storage Preparation..............................................................................................................................79
Protecting External Outboard Components.......................................................................................... 79
Protecting Internal Engine Components............................................................................................... 79
Gearcase..............................................................................................................................................80
Positioning Outboard For Storage........................................................................................................ 80
Battery Storage..................................................................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine............................................................................................... 81
Engine Will Not Start.............................................................................................................................81