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Mercury Zeus 3000 Series User Manual

Mercury Zeus 3000 Series
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Page ii 90-866938081 MAY 2009
Trim Tabs......................................................43
Automatic Control....................................... 43
Manual Control............................................44
Using Trim Tab Offset.................................44
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS)
Features........................................................45
Troll and Throttle Response........................46
Dock............................................................47
Throttle Only............................................... 47
Single Lever (1 Lever) Operation................48
Synchronizing the Engines......................... 49
Cruise Control............................................... 49
Helm Transfer.......................................................50
Requesting Helm Transfer............................ 50
Helm Transfer and Precision Pilot.................51
Precision Pilot.......................................................51
Precision Pilot Trackpad Features................ 51
General Information.................................... 51
Standby.......................................................51
Standby and Active Lights.......................... 52
Power Icon..................................................53
Skyhook (If Equipped)...................................53
Engaging (Activating) Skyhook...................55
The Skyhook Screen in VesselView........... 57
Disengaging (Deactivating) Skyhook..........57
Auto Heading................................................ 58
Engaging Auto Heading..............................58
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or
Joystick....................................................... 59
To Resume a Heading ...............................60
Disengaging Auto Heading......................... 60
Response Button...........................................62
Track Waypoint............................................. 62
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode.................63
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode............64
Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint
Mode...........................................................64
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint
Mode ..........................................................64
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint
Arrival..........................................................64
Waypoint Sequence....................................66
Contingent Operations......................................... 68
Steering—Emergency Alternative Method....68
Port Engine Only Operation.......................... 69
Gear Engagement—Emergency Procedure. 69
Steering and Trim—Manual Override........... 70
Procedure for a Stuck Steering Control
Valve...........................................................72
Procedure for a Stuck Trim Tab Control
Valve...........................................................73
End of First Season Checkup...............................73
Section 4 - Specifications
Drive Gear Lubricant............................................ 76
Transmission........................................................76
Steering Actuator and Trim Oil.............................76
Approved Paints...................................................76
Approved Lubricants............................................ 76
Section 5 - Maintenance
Product Responsibilities.......................................80
Owner and Operator Responsibilities........... 80
Dealer Responsibilities..................................80
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions......80
Inspection......................................................81
Drive Service Point Locations.............................. 82
Starboard...................................................... 82
Port................................................................82
Top................................................................83
Drop Box....................................................... 83
Maintenance Schedules.......................................83
Application.....................................................83
Routine Maintenance.................................... 84
Scheduled Maintenance................................84
Maintenance Log...........................................85
Drive Cover, If Equipped...................................... 87
Removing the Drive Cover............................87
Cleaning and Inspecting the Drive Cover......87
Installing the Drive Cover..............................88
Drive Gear Lube...................................................90
Drive Gear Lubrication.................................. 90
Checking....................................................... 91
Filling.............................................................93
Changing.......................................................94
With the Boat in the Water..........................94
With the Boat Out of the Water...................97
Steering Actuator and Trim—Hydraulic Oil.......... 99
Checking....................................................... 99
Filling...........................................................100
Changing.....................................................102
Transmission Oil (Fluid) and Filter.....................102
Checking.....................................................102

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Mercury Zeus 3000 Series Specifications

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BrandMercury
ModelZeus 3000 Series
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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