Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 User Manual

Section 3 - On the Water
90-8M0069751 eng APRIL 2012 Page 23
Section 3 - On the Water
Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 24
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning............................... 25
Good Ventilation ........................................................... 25
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 25
Important Operation Information........................................... 25
Launching...................................................................... 25
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements...................................25
High‑Output Rating........................................................ 26
Operation Chart.................................................................... 26
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 27
Important Information—SmartStart................................ 27
Before Starting the Engine.............................................27
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 27
Engine Warm Up........................................................... 28
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................28
Shifting........................................................................... 28
Engine Shut Down (Stopping)....................................... 28
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 29
Trailering the Boat................................................................ 29
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation........... 29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump.................................................. 29
Protecting People In The Water........................................... 30
Protecting People in the Water...................................... 30
While Boat is in Operation ..................................... 30
While the Boat is Stationary .................................. 30
High‑Speed and High‑Performance...............................30
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats... 30
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 30
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 30
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 31
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................... 31
Sterndrive Impact Protection ........................................ 32
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 32
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 32
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 32
Cavitation....................................................................... 32
Ventilation...................................................................... 33
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 33
Propeller Selection.........................................................33
Getting Started..................................................................... 33
Initial Break‑In Procedure.............................................. 33
Sterndrive 10‑Hour Break‑In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)......................................................34
Engine Break‑In............................................................. 34
20‑Hour Break‑In Period ....................................... 34
After the 20‑Hour Break‑In Period ......................... 34
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 34
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Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Sterndrive QSD 2.0
Category	Engine
Language	English