Mercury MERCRUISER - Predelivery Inspection Checklist

Predelivery Preparation
90-863758060 AUGUST 2006 Page 10A-9
Predelivery Inspection Checklist
Not Applicable
Check /
Adjust
CHECK BEFORE RUNNING Not Applicable
Check /
Adjust
ON THE WATER TEST
  Drain plug in and petcocks closed   Engine alignment (Inboards only)
  Seawater inlet valve open  
Starter neutral safety switch
operation
  Engine mounts tight   Water pump operation
  Engine alignment   Instrument(s) operation
 
Sterndrive or transmission fasteners
torqued
  Fuel leaks
  Power trim cylinders fasteners tight   Oil leaks
  Battery fully charged and secured   Water leaks
  All electrical connections tight   Exhaust leaks
  Exhaust system hose clamps tight   Ignition timing
  All fuel connections tight  
Idle________ RPM, within
specifications
 
Correct rotation propeller (installed
and torqued)
 
Forward - Neutral - Reverse gear
operation
 
Throttle, shift and steering system
fasteners tightened properly
 
Steering operation throughout
range
 
Throttle plates open and close
completely
  Acceleration from idle RPM
  Crankcase oil level  
WOT________ RPM within
specifications (in FORWARD
gear)
  Power trim oil level   Power trim operation
  Sterndrive oil level   Trim tab adjustment
  Power steering fluid level   Boat handling
  Closed cooling level AFTER ON WATER TEST
  Transmission fluid level   Propeller nut torque
  Alternator belt tension  
Fuel, oil, coolant, water and fluid
leaks
  Seawater pickup pump belt tension   Oil and fluid levels
  Power steering pump belt tension  
Apply Quicksilver Corrosion
Guard to engine package
  Audio warning system operation  
C.A.R.B. Hang Tag and Owners
Manual in boat (If registered to a
CA resident.)
 
C.A.R.B. Decal properly affixed to
boat hull (If registered to a CA
resident.)