Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 User Manual

Page ii 90-8M0069751 eng APRIL 2012
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
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 36
Recommended Fuels............................................................. 36
Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather................................................... 36
Coolant (Antifreeze)................................................................37
Engine Oil............................................................................... 37
Engine Specifications............................................................. 38
Fluid Specifications.................................................................38
Engine............................................................................. 38
QSD 2.0...................................................................... 38
Alpha Sterndrive Fluid Specifications.............................. 39
Bravo Sterndrive Fluid Specifications—Diesel................ 39
Approved Power‑assisted Steering Fluids...................... 39
Approved Power Trim Fluids........................................... 39
Approved Paints..................................................................... 39
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner and Operator Responsibilities..................................... 42
Dealer Responsibilities........................................................... 42
Maintenance........................................................................... 42
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................... 42
General Inspection................................................................. 42
Engine Cover.......................................................................... 43
Removal.......................................................................... 43
Cleaning.......................................................................... 43
Inspection........................................................................ 43
Installation....................................................................... 43
Maintenance Schedules—Alpha and Bravo Models.............. 43
Routine Maintenance—Alpha and Bravo Models............ 43
Scheduled Maintenance—Alpha and Bravo Models....... 44
Maintenance Log............................................................. 45
Engine Oil............................................................................... 47
Specifications.................................................................. 47
Oil Level—Overfilled........................................................ 47
Checking......................................................................... 47
Filling............................................................................... 48
Changing Oil and Filter.................................................... 49
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube................................................... 52
Sterndrive Gear Lube...................................................... 52
Checking......................................................................... 52
Filling............................................................................... 53
Changing......................................................................... 54
Bravo Sterndrive Gear Lube................................................... 56
Sterndrive Gear Lube...................................................... 56
Checking......................................................................... 56
Filling............................................................................... 56
Changing......................................................................... 57
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 60
Checking......................................................................... 60
Filling............................................................................... 60
Changing......................................................................... 61
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid............................................... 61
Checking......................................................................... 61
Filling............................................................................... 62
Changing......................................................................... 62
Engine Coolant....................................................................... 62
Checking......................................................................... 62
Filling............................................................................... 63
Changing......................................................................... 63
Air Filter.................................................................................. 64
Removal.......................................................................... 64
Inspection........................................................................ 64
Installation....................................................................... 64
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter.................................................. 65
Draining........................................................................... 66
Replacing........................................................................ 66
Filling............................................................................... 68
Fuel System............................................................................69
Priming............................................................................ 69
Filling (Bleeding).............................................................. 70
Fuel Tank Cleaning and Flushing.................................... 70
Seawater System................................................................... 70
Draining the Seawater System........................................ 70
Sterndrive Water Inlets Check......................................... 72
Checking the Seawater Pickups...................................... 73
Cleaning the Seawater Strainer...................................... 73
Flushing the Seawater System—Alpha Sterndrives........ 75
Flushing the Seawater System—Bravo Sterndrives....... 77
Engine Seawater Pump Inspection................................. 80
Alpha Sterndrive Seawater Pump Inspection.................. 80
Replacing the Engine Coolant................................................ 80
Draining the Closed‑Cooling System.............................. 80
Filling the Closed Cooling System................................... 81
Corrosion Protection............................................................... 82
General Information.........................................................82
Engine Corrosion Protection Components...................... 82
Removal...................................................................... 82
Cleaning and Inspection............................................. 83
Installation................................................................... 84
Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components................. 85
Alpha Sterndrive Continuity Circuit Inspection................ 88
Continuity Circuit—Bravo Sterndrive............................... 88
MerCathode.....................................................................90
Painting Your Power Package......................................... 90
Lubrication.............................................................................. 91
Steering System.............................................................. 91
Throttle Cable.................................................................. 93
Shift Cable....................................................................... 93
Transom Assembly.......................................................... 94

Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Sterndrive QSD 2.0
Category	Engine
Language	English