Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 User Manual

90-8M0069751 eng APRIL 2012 Page i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Warranty
Warranty Information................................................................. 2
Warranty Registration United States and Canada.............. 2
Warranty Registration—Outside the United States and
Canada............................................................................... 2
Warranty Policy–Diesel Models................................................. 2
High‑Output Recreational Use Worldwide Limited
Warranty............................................................................. 2
What is Covered............................................................. 2
Duration of Coverage..................................................... 2
High‑Output Rating......................................................... 3
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage........................................................................ 3
What Mercury Marine Will Do......................................... 3
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage.................................3
Termination of Coverage................................................ 3
What Is Not Covered...................................................... 3
3‑Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion–Diesel Models
(Recreational Use Only)..................................................... 4
What Is Covered............................................................. 4
Duration of Coverage..................................................... 4
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty
Coverage........................................................................ 4
What Mercury Will Do..................................................... 4
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage.................................5
What Is Not Covered...................................................... 5
Transfer of Warranty........................................................... 5
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Identification............................................................................... 8
Serial Number Decal........................................................... 8
Data Label Location............................................................ 8
Engine Data Label.............................................................. 8
Alpha Sterndrive Decal Identification.................................. 9
Alpha Transom Serial Number........................................... 9
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification........... 10
Bravo Transom Serial Number......................................... 10
Instrumentation—QSD Sterndrive Models............................... 11
Digital Gauges.................................................................. 11
Instruments—Sterndrive models...................................... 11
VesselView (if equipped).................................................. 12
Switches........................................................................... 13
Start/Stop Panel................................................................ 13
Engine Monitoring Features..................................................... 14
Audio Warning System..................................................... 14
VesselView....................................................................... 14
System Tachometer or Speedometer............................... 14
Features And Controls............................................................. 15
Emergency Stop Switch.................................................... 15
Lanyard Stop Switch......................................................... 16
Digital Throttle and Shift Applications............................... 16
Remote Controls............................................................... 17
Panel Mount Features.................................................. 17
Console Mount Features.............................................. 17
Power Trim....................................................................... 18
Single‑Engine Trim and Trailer..................................... 19
Dual‑Engine Trim and Trailer....................................... 19
Engine Electrical System Overload Protection................. 19
Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection......... 20
Power Trim and MerCathode Overload Protection........... 20
Section 3 - On the Water
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

Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Sterndrive QSD 2.0
Category	Engine
Language	English