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Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards User Manual

Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards
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© 2014 Mercury Marine
Joystick Piloting for Outboards
90-8M0093150 514
Welcome
You have selected one of the finest outboard products available. It incorporates numerous design features to ensure
operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using this product for many boating seasons. To ensure
maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you thoroughly read this manual.
This manual is a supplement to the owner's manual provided with your engine. It provides additional, specific
information for using and maintaining the Joystick Piloting for Outboards propulsion system. Read this manual carefully
before operating the Joystick Piloting for Outboards propulsion system.
Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant.
Mercury Marine
Warranty Message
The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine. The terms of the warranty are set
forth in the Warranty manual or Warranty section of the Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual included with
your power package. The warranty statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not covered, the
duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages and other
related information. Be certain to review this important information.
Mercury Premier Service
Mercury evaluates the service performance of its dealers and assigns its highest rating of "Mercury Premier" to those
demonstrating an exceptional commitment to service.
Earning a Mercury Premier Service rating means a dealer:
Achieves a high 12‑month service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score for warranty service.
Possesses all of the necessary service tools, test equipment, manuals, and parts books.
Employs at least one certified or master technician.
Provides timely service for all Mercury Marine customers.
Offers extended service hours and mobile service, when appropriate.
Uses, displays, and stocks an adequate inventory of genuine Mercury Precision Parts.
Offers a clean, neat shop with well‑organized tools and service literature.
Read This Manual Carefully
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual
starting and operating procedures.
Notice to Users of This Manual
Throughout this publication, safety alerts labeled WARNING and CAUTION (accompanied by the international hazard
symbol
!
) are used to alert you to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these alerts carefully.
These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions
when performing the service, plus common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.
!
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
!
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Additional alerts provide information that requires special attention:
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine or major component failure.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information essential to the successful completion of the task.
NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step or action.

Table of Contents

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Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
ModelJoystick Piloting for Outboards
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1: Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard

Joystick Piloting Basic Operation

Provides fundamental guidance on using the joystick for boat control.

Engine Guardian System Strategy

Details the engine monitoring and protection system's operational strategy.

Autopilot Trackpad Features

Details the functions and operation of the autopilot trackpad buttons.

Section 2: On the Water Operations

Autopilot Trackpad and Modes

Details autopilot trackpad lights and modes like Skyhook and Auto Heading.

Skyhook Station Keeping Safety and Operation

Highlights safety considerations and steps for engaging and using Skyhook.

Track Waypoint Navigation

Details how to navigate to specific waypoints using the Track Waypoint feature.

Waypoint Sequence Navigation

Explains how to navigate a sequence of waypoints automatically.

Section 3: Troubleshooting Guide

Initial Troubleshooting Steps

Advises checking VesselView first and outlines diagnostic procedures.

Joystick Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common joystick operation issues.

Electronic Remote Control Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with ERC levers and their functions.

Steering System Problems

Addresses issues related to steering wheel response and operation.

DTS Trackpad Feature Troubleshooting

Solutions for problems concerning the DTS trackpad functionality.

Autopilot System Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for the autopilot system.

Skyhook System Troubleshooting

Addresses problems that may occur with the Skyhook station keeping feature.

Section 4: Maintenance Procedures

Section 5: Customer Assistance and Support

Section 6: Predelivery & Customer Delivery Checklists

Predelivery Inspection (PDI) Checklist

Tasks to perform before the customer delivery inspection for joystick packages.

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