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Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III User Manual

Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III
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HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III
2001 Mercury Marine

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
ModelHP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Identification Record

Serial Numbers

Record of important serial numbers for engine and drive unit components.

Warranty Information

Warranty Registration

Process for registering the product to activate warranty coverage.

Transfer Of Warranty

Information on transferring the limited warranty to a subsequent owner.

Mercury Racing Division One Year Limited Warranty

What is Covered

Details of parts and labor covered under the one-year limited warranty.

What is Not Covered

Exclusions from the one-year limited warranty, including maintenance and abuse.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Legal disclaimers, limitations of liability, and consumer rights.

3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion (Worldwide)

What is Covered

Protection against inoperability due to corrosion for three years.

Conditions that Must Be Met in Order to Obtain Warranty Coverage

Requirements for obtaining corrosion warranty, including maintenance and specific devices.

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Outboard and Sterndrive Products

General Exclusions from Warranty

Common exclusions like installation errors, lack of maintenance, and normal wear.

General Information

Boater’s Responsibilities

Operator's duties for safe boat and occupant operation.

Before Operating Your Boat

Essential pre-operation checks and understanding of manual content.

Boat Horsepower Capacity

Guidelines on respecting boat's maximum horsepower rating and load capacity.

Safe Boating Suggestions

Recommendations for safe boating practices, including weather and equipment.

Specifications

Fuel Requirements

Recommended fuel types and octane ratings for the engine.

Crankcase Oil

Recommended oil types, viscosity, and important oil practices.

Engine Specifications

Technical data including displacement, horsepower, bore, stroke, and pressures.

Operation

Engine Break-in

Procedure and recommendations for properly breaking in the engine.

Instrumentation

Explanation of gauges and their functions on the boat's dashboard.

Remote Controls (Panel Mounted)

Operation of panel-mounted remote control levers and switches.

Power Trim

How to adjust drive angle for optimal performance and boat handling.

Starting, Shifting and Stopping

Procedures for safely starting, shifting gears, and stopping the engine.

Conditions Affecting Operation

Propeller Selection

Guidelines for choosing the correct propeller for optimal engine and boat performance.

Maintenance

Operation And Maintenance

Owner responsibilities for safe operation and regular maintenance.

Maintenance Charts

Scheduled maintenance tasks for owner/operator and dealer.

Checking Fluid Levels

Procedures for checking engine oil, power steering fluid, and gear lube levels.

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection

Methods to prevent corrosion using anodes and coatings.

Cold Weather or Extended Storage

Power Package Lay-up

Procedures for preparing the engine for storage.

Draining Instructions

Steps to completely drain the cooling system to prevent freezing.

Troubleshooting

Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start

Troubleshooting steps for engine starting problems.

Excessive Engine Temperature

Causes and solutions for engine overheating problems.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Troubleshooting low oil pressure warnings and causes.

Water Flow Diagram

Wiring Diagrams

Power Trim (Single Engine)

Wiring schematic for the power trim system on single-engine setups.

Owner Service Assistance

Local Repair Service

Information on seeking service from authorized dealers.

Parts And Accessories Inquiries

How to inquire about and order genuine replacement parts.

Ordering Literature

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