Section 5 - Maintenance
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Product Responsibilities
Owner and Operator Responsibilities
It is the operator's responsibility to perform all safety checks, to ensure that all lubrication
and maintenance instructions are complied with for safe operation, and to return the unit
to a Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility for a periodic checkup.
Normal maintenance service and replacement parts are the responsibility of the owner or
operator and as such, are not considered defects in workmanship or material within the
terms of the warranty. Individual operating habits and usage contribute to the need for
maintenance service.
Proper maintenance and care of your power package will ensure optimum performance
and dependability and will keep your overall operating expenses at a minimum. See your
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility for service aids.
Dealer Responsibilities
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the customer include predelivery inspection and
preparation such as:
• Make certain that the power package and other equipment are in proper operating
condition before delivery.
• Make all necessary adjustments for maximum efficiency.
• Explain and demonstrate the operation of the power package and boat.
• Provide you with a copy of a Predelivery Inspection Checklist.
• Fill out the Warranty Registration Card completely and mail it to the factory immediately
upon sale of the new product. All power packages must be registered for warranty
purposes.
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
Present‑day marine equipment, such as your Cummins MerCruiser Diesel power
package, are highly technical pieces of machinery. Special fuel delivery systems provide
greater fuel economies, but also are more complex for the untrained mechanic.
If you are one of those persons who likes to do it yourself, here are some suggestions for
you.
• Do not attempt any repairs unless you are aware of the Cautions, Warnings, and
procedures required. Your safety is our concern.
• If you attempt to service the product yourself, we suggest you order the service manual
for that model. The service manual outlines the correct procedures to follow. It is written
for the trained mechanic, so there may be procedures you do not understand. Do not
attempt repairs if you do not understand the procedures.
• There are special tools and equipment that are required to perform some repairs. Do
not attempt these repairs unless you have these special tools and equipment. You can
cause damage to the product in excess of the cost a dealer would charge you.
• Also, if you partially disassemble an engine or drive assembly and are unable to repair
it, the dealer's mechanic must reassemble the components and test to determine the
problem. This will cost you more than taking it to the dealer immediately upon having
a problem. It may be a very simple adjustment to correct the problem.
• Do not telephone the dealer, service office, or the factory to attempt for them to
diagnose a problem or to request the repair procedure. It is difficult for them to diagnose
a problem over the telephone.
Your local Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility is there to service your
power package. They have qualified factory‑trained mechanics.
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