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Section 4 - Specifications
90-866938081 MAY 2009
Page 77
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
42
U-joint and Gimbal Bearing
Grease
Driveshaft slip-joint
92-802870A1
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
94
Anti-Corrosion Grease
Propeller shafts
92-802867Q 1
84
86
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Read this Manual Thoroughly
2
Section 1 - Limited Warranty 1
9
Warranty Information
10
Warranty Registration-United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration-Outside the United States and Canada
10
High Output Recreational Use World-Wide Limited Warranty
11
Limited Warranty
11
Intermittent Commercial Use World-Wide Limited Warranty
15
Zeus Drive Limited Warranty against Corrosion (Worldwide)
18
Emission Warranty
19
Transfer of Warranty
19
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package 2
21
Default Chapter
22
Features and Controls
22
E-Stop (Emergency Stop) Switch, if Equipped
22
Instrumentation
23
Smartcraft Speedometer and Tachometer Digital Gauges (if Equipped)
23
Vesselview
23
System Link Digital Gauges (if Equipped)
24
Electronic Helm Steering
25
General Information
22
Drive Serial Number and Decal Placement
22
Models Covered
22
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
22
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)- Features and Operation
25
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC) -Features and Operation
25
Operation
25
Basic Joystick Operation
26
Electrical System Overload Protection
26
Overload Protection for the DC Voltage Regulator System, if Equipped
27
Vessel Interface Panel (VIP) Overload Protection
27
Overload Protection for Other Circuits
28
Galvanic Isolator and Monitor
28
Section 3 - on the Water
31
Section 3 - on the Water
32
Safe Boating Suggestions
33
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
34
Good Ventilation
34
Poor Ventilation
35
Basic Boat Operation
35
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation
35
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
36
Protecting People in the Water
36
While the Boat Is Moving
36
Impact with Underwater Hazards
37
Wave and Wake Jumping
37
While the Boat Is Stationary
37
Zeus Drive Impact Protection
38
Zeus Drive Alignment
39
Conditions Affecting Boat Operation
39
Bottom of Boat
39
Cavitation
39
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
39
Section 3 - on the Water
39
Ventilation
39
Propeller Selection
39
Getting Started
40
Break-In Period (New or with Replacement Gears)
40
DC Voltage Regulator Switch, if Equipped
40
Starting and Stopping the Engines
41
Normal Starting
41
Normal Stopping
43
Starting an Engine Using the VIP Smartstart Switch
43
Stopping the Engine Using the VIP Smartstart Switch
45
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust
46
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward
46
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds
46
To Spin the Boat on Its Axis at Low Speeds
47
Maneuvering with the Joystick
47
Automatic Control
51
Trim Tabs
51
Manual Control
52
Using Trim Tab Offset
52
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
53
Troll and Throttle Response
54
Dock
55
Throttle Only
55
Single Lever (1 Lever) Operation
56
Cruise Control
57
Synchronizing the Engines
57
Helm Transfer
58
Requesting Helm Transfer
58
Helm Transfer and Precision Pilot
59
Precision Pilot
59
General Information
59
Precision Pilot Trackpad Features
59
Standby
59
Standby and Active Lights
60
Power Icon
61
Skyhook (if Equipped)
61
Engaging (Activating) Skyhook
63
Disengaging (Deactivating) Skyhook
65
The Skyhook Screen in Vesselview
65
Auto Heading
66
Engaging Auto Heading
66
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick
67
Disengaging Auto Heading
68
To Resume a Heading
68
Response Button
70
Track Waypoint
70
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode
71
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival
72
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode
72
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode
72
Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint Mode
72
Waypoint Sequence
74
Contingent Operations
76
Steering-Emergency Alternative Method
76
Port Engine Only Operation
77
Gear Engagement-Emergency Procedure. 69 Steering and Trim-Manual Override
78
Procedure for a Stuck Steering Control Valve
80
Procedure for a Stuck Trim Tab Control Valve
81
End of First Season Checkup
81
Section 4 - Specifications
83
Drive Gear Lubricant
84
Transmission
84
Steering Actuator and Trim Oil
84
Approved Paints
84
Approved Lubricants
84
Notes
87
Section 5 - Maintenance
87
Product Responsibilities
88
Dealer Responsibilities
88
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
88
Owner and Operator Responsibilities
88
Inspection
89
Drive Service Point Locations
90
Port
90
Starboard
90
Drop Box
91
Top
91
Maintenance Schedules
91
Application
91
Routine Maintenance
92
Scheduled Maintenance
92
Maintenance Log
93
Drive Cover, if Equipped
95
Cleaning and Inspecting the Drive Cover
95
Removing the Drive Cover
95
Installing the Drive Cover
96
Drive Gear Lube
98
Drive Gear Lubrication
98
Checking
99
Filling
101
Changing
102
With the Boat in the Water
102
With the Boat out of the Water
105
Steering Actuator and Trim-Hydraulic Oil
107
Checking
107
Filling
108
Changing
110
Transmission Oil (Fluid) and Filter
110
Checking
110
Filling
112
Changing
114
Boat out of the Water
118
Draining the Seawater System
118
Seawater System
118
Boat in the Water
120
Checking the Seawater Pickup on the Drive
123
Battery
124
Checking Gauges
124
Flushing the Seawater System
124
Gauges
124
Seawater Strainer
124
Cleaning Gauges
125
Cooling System and Exhaust System
125
Driveshaft Slip-Joint
125
Electrical System
125
Lubrication
125
Driveshaft U-Joints
127
Propeller Shaft
129
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection
130
Corrosion Protection
130
The Causes of Corrosion
130
Anodes and Mercathode System
131
Checking
132
Mercathode Anode
132
Mercathode System Testing
132
Reference Electrode Wire of the Mercathode System
132
Replacing
132
Checking
133
Replacing
133
Trim Tab Anode
133
Continuity Circuits
134
Inhibiting Corrosion
135
Painting the Boat
135
Propeller Removal
136
Propellers
136
Propeller Repair
137
Propeller Installation
138
Section 6 - Storage
141
Drive Storage
142
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature) Storage
142
Seasonal and Extended Storage Instructions
143
Engine Storage
143
Storage Descriptions
142
Battery Storage
143
Recommissioning
143
Engine
143
Drive
144
Power Package
144
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
145
Diagnosing Electronically Controlled Fuel System Problems
146
Electrical Connections
146
Troubleshooting Charts
146
Troubleshooting Engine Related Problems
146
Check Vesselview First
146
Poor Performance
147
Electronic Remote Controls
147
Joystick
147
Steering System
148
Battery will Not Charge
149
Boat Response Changes
149
Trim Tabs
149
Galvanic Isolator
150
Gauges and Instrumentation
150
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
151
Owner Service Assistance
152
Marine Repair Logistics
152
Local Repair Service
152
Service Away from Home
152
Stolen Power Package
152
Attention Required after Submersion
152
Replacement Service Parts
152
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
153
Resolving a Problem
153
Customer Service Literature
153
English Language
153
Andere Talen
154
Muut Kielet
154
Autres Langues
154
Andere Sprachen
154
Altre Lingue
154
Andre Språk
154
Other Languages
154
Allej Glþssej
155
Andra Språk
155
Ordering Literature
155
Otros Idiomas
155
Outros Idiomas
155
Outside the United States and Canada
155
United States and Canada
155
Section 9 - Pre-Delivery Information
157
Pre-Delivery Information
158
Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist for Zeus Products (before Delivery to the Customer)
158
Skyhook (if Equipped)
158
Before Starting-Key off
159
Before Starting-Key on
159
Engines Running at the Dock
159
Sea Trial
160
After on Water Test
160
Skyhook (if Equipped)
160
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