Mercury MerCruiser Series User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Warranty
Warranty Registration and Transfer........................................... 2
Warranty Registration—United States and Canada............. 2
Transfer of Warranty............................................................ 2
United States and Canada............................................. 2
Outside the United States and Canada.......................... 2
Mercury Diesel 6.7L 480, 500, 550 High‑Output Recreational
Use Limited Warranty ............................................................... 2
What is Covered................................................................... 2
Duration of Coverage........................................................... 2
Three‑Year Limited Warranty............................................... 2
Extended Major Components Limited Warranty...................3
High‑Output Rating...............................................................3
Conditions That Must Be Met in Order to Obtain Warranty
Coverage.............................................................................. 3
Purchaser's Responsibility................................................... 3
What Mercury Will Do...........................................................3
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage...................................... 3
Termination of Coverage...................................................... 4
What is Not Covered............................................................ 4
Mercury Diesel 6.7L 480, 500, 550 Light Duty Commercial Use
Limited Warranty ....................................................................... 5
What is Covered................................................................... 5
Duration of Coverage........................................................... 5
Light Duty Commercial Rating .............................................5
Conditions that Must be Met to Obtain Warranty Coverage
............................................................................................. 5
Purchaser's Responsibility................................................... 5
What Mercury Will Do...........................................................5
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage...................................... 5
Termination of Coverage...................................................... 5
What is Not Covered............................................................ 6
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................... 8
Maintenance Schedule Decal............................................. 8
Emission Control Information Label and Engine Data
Label................................................................................... 8
Key Switch................................................................................. 9
Lanyard Stop Switch.................................................................. 9
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good
Operating Condition........................................................... 10
Emergency Stop Switch........................................................... 10
Instrumentation........................................................................ 11
Multifunction Display.......................................................... 11
SmartCraft Digital Instruments........................................... 11
System Link Digital Instruments......................................... 12
Remote Controls...................................................................... 12
DTS Slim Binnacle Single Handle Console Features and
Operation.......................................................................... 12
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features.........13
Dual‑Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)—Operation
and Adjustment................................................................. 14
Operation...................................................................... 14
Adjustment....................................................................14
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features—Dual
Handle ERC...................................................................... 15
Dock............................................................................. 15
Throttle Only................................................................. 16
1 Lever..........................................................................16
Sync..............................................................................17
Transfer (Boats equipped with dual helms).................. 17
Dual Handle Yacht Console Control—Operation and
Adjustment........................................................................ 18
Operation...................................................................... 18
Adjustment....................................................................18
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features—Dual
Handle Yacht Console...................................................... 18
Troll and Throttle Response......................................... 19
Dock Mode................................................................... 20
Throttle Only Mode....................................................... 20
Single‑Lever Mode....................................................... 21
Synchronizing the Engines........................................... 22
Helm Transfer................................................................... 22
Electrical System Overload Protection..................................... 22
Vessel Interface Panel (VIP) Overload Protection............. 23
Overload Protection for the DC Voltage Regulator System, If
Equipped ........................................................................... 23
Audio Warning System............................................................ 24
Caution............................................................................... 24
Critical................................................................................ 24
Nonconfigured Alarm–DTS Only........................................ 25
Testing the Audio Warning System.................................... 25
Guardian Strategy.................................................................... 25
Section 3 - On the Water
Safe Boating Recommendations............................................. 28
Carbon Monoxide Exposure.................................................... 29
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................... 29
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas.............................................. 29
Good Ventilation ................................................................ 29
Poor Ventilation ................................................................. 30
Important Operation Information.............................................. 30
Launching......................................................................... 30
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements...................................... 30
Operation Chart................................................................ 31
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation....... 31
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................... 31
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Mercury MerCruiser Series Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	MerCruiser Series
Category	Engine
Language	English