Mercury GO BOLDLY SeaPro 500hp

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Maintenance Log

Record all maintenance performed on your outboard here. Be sure to save all

work orders and receipts.

Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours

MAINTENANCE LOG

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Table of Contents7
Boater's Responsibilities11
Boat Horsepower Capacity11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation11
General Information11
Propeller Selection12
Outboard Remote Control Models12
Lanyard Stop Switch12
Protecting People in the Water15
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats15
Wave and Wake Jumping17
Impact with Underwater Hazards17
Exhaust Emissions19
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard21
Safe Boating Recommendations21
Recording Serial Number24
Specifications24
Component Identification26
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)27
Transporting and Towing27
Trailering Boat/Outboard28
Towing Boat through Water28
Fuel Requirements29
Fuel and Oil29
Fuel Additives30
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement30
Engine Oil Recommendations30
Oil Life/Maintenance Monitor31
Checking and Adding Engine Oil33
Electronic Remote Control (ERC)37
Features and Controls37
Active Trim47
Adaptive Speed Control54
Engine Synchronization (Multiple Engines)54
Helm Transfer54
Quick Steer56
Throttle and Shift Operation with Three or Four Engines57
Single-Lever Mode (Multiple Engines)60
Start/Stop All Engines60
Throttle-Only Mode61
Warning System62
Power Trim and Tilt64
Transmission and Steerable Gearcase68
Important Daily Inspection before each Use69
Prestarting Check List69
Operating in Freezing Temperatures69
Operation69
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water70
Operating at High Elevations70
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance71
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed72
Operating in the Event of Engine Failure (Multiple-Engine Applications)72
Engine Break-In Procedure72
Ran out of Fuel Condition-Priming the Fuel System73
Starting the Engine73
Gear Shifting75
Stopping the Engine76
Proper Outboard Tilt Positioning During Periods of Non-Use77
Steering Failure-Single-Engine Applications78
Cleaning Care Recommendations80
Use of Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint Prohibited82
EPA Emissions Regulations83
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule84
Hood Opening86
Hood Removal88
Hood Installation88
Top Cowl Removal and Installation89
Flushing the Cooling System94
Fuel System97
Inspect Transom Tightness101
Battery Inspection101
Battery Cables and Clean Power Harness102
Corrosion Control Anodes104
Changing Engine Oil and Filter104
Checking Engine Oil Level107
Gearcase Lubricant108
Transmission Fluid113
Cooling System Water Strainer Inspection119
Propeller Replacement120
DTS Wiring System123
Accessory Drive Belt123
Fuses123
Storage Preparation127
Protecting External Outboard Components127
Protecting Internal Engine Components127
Storage127
Engine Fluids128
Positioning Outboard for Storage128
Battery Storage128
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine129
Engine will Not Start129
Engine Starts but will Not Shift into Gear129
Engine Runs Erratically129
Troubleshooting129
Performance Loss130
Battery will Not Hold Charge130

Mercury GO BOLDLY SeaPro 500hp

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