Mercury 350hp Verado - User Manual

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V10 350hp Verado, 400hp Verado, 400R

8M0229558 125 eng

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Read this Manual Thoroughly3
Safety Alerts3
California Proposition4
Notice to Users of this Manual4
Warranty Message4
Copyright and Trademark Information5
Table of Contents7
Important Safety Information11
Boater's Responsibilities11
Boat Horsepower Capacity11
Exhaust Emissions11
Outboard Remote Control Models13
Lanyard Stop Switch14
Staying Safe Around the Outboard16
Safe Operating Practices16
Impact with Underwater Hazards22
General Information25
Specifications25
Component Identification28
Gearcase Identification29
Propeller Selection29
Recording Serial Number30
Selecting Outboard Accessories31
Transporting33
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)33
Trailering Boat/Outboard34
Fuel and Oil35
Fuel Requirements35
Fuel Additives36
Fuel Demand Valve36
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement36
Filling the Fuel System37
Engine Oil Recommendations-V10 350Hp and 400Hp Verado Models37
Engine Oil Recommendations-400R Models37
Checking and Adding Engine Oil38
Digital Throttle and Shift Controls43
Electronic Remote Control (ERC)43
Foot Throttle53
Active Trim55
Engine Synchronization (Multiple Engines)61
Helm Transfer62
Quick Steer64
Single-Lever Mode (Multiple Engines)64
Start/Stop All Engines65
Throttle and Shift Operation with Three or Four Engines66
Throttle-Only Mode69
Adaptive Speed Control71
Warning System71
Power Trim and Tilt73
Operation79
Engine Break-In Procedure79
Important Daily Inspection before each Use79
Prestarting Checklist79
Starting the Engine80
Gear Shifting82
Stopping the Engine83
Proper Outboard Tilt Positioning During Periods of Non-Use83
Operating at High Elevations84
Operating in Freezing Temperatures84
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water85
Operating in Shallow Water85
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed86
Ran out of Fuel Condition-Priming the Fuel System86
Maintenance89
EPA Emissions Regulations89
Cleaning Care Recommendations90
Use of Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint92
Top Cowl Removal and Installation93
Installation94
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule94
Maintenance Schedule Decals97
Battery and Electrical99
Battery Inspection99
Flushing the Cooling System101
Corrosion Control Anodes103
Engine Oil and Filter104
Fuel System110
Gearcase Lubricant113
Checking Power Trim Fluid116
Propeller Replacement-350Hp and 400Hp Verado Models117
Propeller Replacement-400R Models120
Checking Power Steering Fluid (if Equipped)123
Transom Tightness Inspection124
Dealer Service Items124
Storage Preparation125
Protecting the Fuel System125
Protecting External Outboard Components125
Protecting Internal Engine Components126
Engine Fluids126
Positioning Outboard for Storage126
Battery Storage127
Troubleshooting129
DTS Wiring System129
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance129
Fuses130
Installation130
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine133
Engine will Not Start133
Engine Starts but will Not Shift into Gear133
Engine Runs Erratically133
Performance Loss134
Battery will Not Hold Charge134
Owner Service Assistance135
Identification Records135
Service Assistance135
Ordering Literature137
Maintenance Log139

Brand	Mercury
Model	350hp Verado
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English

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