Cold Weather or Extended Storage
Power Package Lay‑up.....................................................................................85
Draining Instructions......................................................................................... 86
Battery Winter Storage..................................................................................... 89
Power Package Recommissioning................................................................... 89
Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Crank.......................................................................................93
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start...................................................................... 93
Engine Hard to Start, Runs Rough, Misses, and/or Backfires.......................... 94
Low Engine Coolant (Closed Cooling) Temperature........................................ 94
Poor Performance.............................................................................................94
Insufficient Engine Temperature....................................................................... 95
High Engine Temperature.................................................................................95
Low Engine Oil Pressure.................................................................................. 96
Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge.............................................................. 96
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Doesn't Run)........................................ 96
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Runs But Drive Unit Does Not Move).. 97
Electrical Analog Trim Gauge Malfunction........................................................ 97
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free‑Play or Makes
Unusual Sounds............................................................................................... 97
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky................................................................ 97
Seawater Pressure Is Below Specification....................................................... 98
Seawater Pressure Is Above Specification....................................................... 98
Owner Service Assistance
Service Information........................................................................................... 99
Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service............................ 100
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 101
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