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CD824
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Possible Cause Remedy
Faulty senders Have system checked by an Authorized Mercury
MerCruiser Dealer.
Insufficient oil in crankcase Check and add oil.
Excessive oil in crankcase (causing it to become
aerated)
Check and remove required amount of oil. Check for
cause of excessive oil (improper filling, bad fuel
pump, etc.).
Diluted or improper viscosity oil Change oil and oil filter, using correct grade and
viscosity oil. Determine cause for dilution (excessive
idling, faulty fuel pump, etc.).
CD826
Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge
Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive current draw from battery Turn off non-essential accessories.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or damaged
wiring
Check all associated electrical connections and
wires (especially battery cables). Clean and tighten
faulty connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor condition Replace serpentine belt and/or check automatic
tensioner.
Unacceptable battery condition Test battery.
CD825
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause Remedy
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners
Lubricate.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkage fasteners Check all linkages. If any are loose or missing, see
Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer immediately.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages Remove obstruction.
Shift or throttle cable kinked Straighten cable, or have dealer replace cable if
damaged beyond repair.
Improper shift cable adjustment. See Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer
immediately for shift cable adjustment.