Mercury MerCruiser 8.2 Horizon ECT User Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
90-8M0113925 eng DECEMBER 2015 Page 1
Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Table of Contents
Identification........................................................................... 2
Information Decal.............................................................2
Quick Response (QR) Code............................................ 2
Engine Serial Number .....................................................3
Lanyard Stop Switch............................................................... 3
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in
Good Operating Condition .............................................. 4
Instrumentation....................................................................... 4
VesselView...................................................................... 4
Front Controls .......................................................... 5
Troll Control Speed Range Specification......................... 5
Digital Gauges................................................................. 5
Analog Gauges................................................................ 6
Remote Controls (DTS Models)............................................. 7
Remote Controls.............................................................. 7
Panel Mount Features..................................................... 7
DTS Slim Binnacle Single Handle Console Features and
Operation......................................................................... 7
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features ... 8
Dual‑Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)—
Operation and Adjustment............................................... 9
Operation ................................................................. 9
Adjustment .............................................................. 9
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features.......... 10
Dock ...................................................................... 11
Throttle Only .......................................................... 11
1 Lever .................................................................. 12
Sync ...................................................................... 12
Transfer (Boats equipped with dual helms) ........... 13
Helm Transfer................................................................ 13
Zero Effort Features.......................................................13
Electrical System Overload Protection................................. 14
Visual and Audio Warning Systems..................................... 15
Service Engine Light and OBD‑M MIL Kit......................15
Testing the OBD‑M Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
.............................................................................. 16
Audio Warning System.................................................. 16
Caution .................................................................. 16
Critical ................................................................... 16
Nonconfigured Alarm–DTS Only ........................... 16
Testing the Audio Warning System ....................... 17
Guardian Strategy..........................................................17
Transmission Guardian Strategy.......................................... 17
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Mercury MerCruiser 8.2 Horizon ECT Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	MerCruiser 8.2 Horizon ECT
Category	Engine
Language	English