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Section 3 - On the Water
90-879172181
eng
FEBRUARY 2011
Page 39
Joystick Input
Boat Response
Movement
(shown from light gray to dark gray)
2471
1
Boat moves diagonally aft and to the port
without rotating
25923
24712
Boat moves diagonally forward and to the
port without rotating
25925
24713
Boat rotates clockwise
25921
24714
Boat rotates counter clockwise
25920
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Warranty Information
10
Warranty Registration-United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration-Outside the United States and Canada
10
World-Wide Limited Warranty
10
Emission Warranty
16
Transfer of Warranty
16
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
17
General Information
18
Models Covered
18
Drive Serial Number and Decal Placement
18
Identifying Your Engine Control System
18
Electronic Control Serial Number
18
Electronic Control System Architecture
18
Smartcraft 2.2 Control System
19
Smartcraft 3.0 Control System
19
Features and Controls
19
E-Stop (Emergency Stop) Switch, if Equipped
19
Instrumentation
21
Smartcraft Speedometer and Tachometer Digital Gauges (if Equipped)
21
Vesselview
21
System Link Digital Gauges (if Equipped)
22
Mercury Gateway Electronic Accessory
22
Electronic Helm Steering
22
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)-Features and Operation
23
Operation
23
Optional Sportfish Electronic Remote Control (ERC)- Features and Operation
23
Adjustment
24
Joystick-Basic Operation
26
Operating with an Auxiliary Joystick (if Equipped)
26
Electrical System Overload Protection
27
General Information
27
Vessel Interface Panel (VIP) Overload Protection-Smartcraft 2.2
27
Vessel Interface Panel (VIP) Overload Protection-Smartcraft 3.0
27
Overload Protection for the DC-To-DC Voltage System (if Equipped)
28
Overload Protection for Other Circuits
29
Safe Boating Suggestions
32
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
33
Good Ventilation
33
Poor Ventilation
33
Basic Boat Operation
33
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation
33
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
34
Protecting People in the Water
34
While the Boat Is Moving
34
While the Boat Is Stationary
34
Wave and Wake Jumping
35
Impact with Underwater Hazards
35
Zeus Drive Impact Protection
36
Zeus Drive Alignment
36
Conditions Affecting Boat Operation
36
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
36
Bottom of Boat
36
Cavitation
36
Ventilation
37
Propeller Selection
37
Getting Started
37
Break-In Period (New or with Replacement Gears)
37
DC-To-DC Voltage Regulator Switch, if Equipped
37
Section 3 - on the Water
37
Starting and Stopping the Engines
38
Normal Starting
38
Normal Stopping
39
Starting an Engine Using the VIP Smartstart Switch
40
Stopping the Engine Using the VIP Smartstart Switch
42
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust
43
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward
43
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds
44
To Spin the Boat on Its Axis at Low Speeds
44
Maneuvering with a Joystick
44
Auxiliary Joystick Station-Special Features
49
General Information
49
Auxiliary Joystick Station and Throttle Only Feature
50
Stopping the Engines from an Auxiliary Joystick Station
50
Trim Tabs, if Equipped
50
Automatic Control
50
Manual Control
51
Trim Tab Offset
51
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
52
Troll and Throttle Response
52
Dock
53
Throttle Only
54
Single Lever (1 Lever) Operation
54
Synchronizing the Engines
55
DTS Shadow Mode-Triple Engines
56
DTS Shadow Mode-Quad Engines
56
Cruise Control
56
Helm Transfer-Standard Stations
56
Helm Transfer
56
Requesting Helm Transfer
57
Helm Transfer and Precision Pilot
57
Helm Transfer-Auxiliary Joystick Stations
58
Auxiliary Joystick Station Transfer
58
Requesting Transfer to an Auxiliary Joystick Station
58
Requesting Transfer from an Auxiliary Joystick Station
58
Precision Pilot
58
Features
58
Autopilot Screen
59
Trackpad
59
Trackpad Lights
59
Trackpad Buttons with the Power Icon
60
Skyhook Station Keeping (if Equipped)
60
Track Waypoint
62
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode
63
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode
64
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival
65
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode
65
Turn Buttons in Track Waypoint Mode
65
Waypoint Sequence
66
Response Button
68
Auto Heading
69
Engaging Auto Heading
69
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick
70
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick 62 to Resume a Heading
71
To Resume a Heading
71
Disengaging Auto Heading
72
Contingent Operations
73
Steering-Emergency Alternative Method
73
Loss of Engine Operation
73
Loss of Starboard Side Control System
73
Operating on Less than All Available Engines
73
Gear Engagement-Emergency Procedure
74
Steering and Trim-Manual Override
75
Procedure for a Stuck Steering Control Valve
76
Procedure for a Stuck Trim Tab Control Valve
76
End of First Season Checkup
77
Drive Gear Lubricant
80
Transmission
80
Steering Actuator and Trim Oil
80
Approved Paints
80
Approved Lubricants
80
Product Responsibilities
82
Owner and Operator Responsibilities
82
Dealer Responsibilities
82
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
82
Inspection
82
Drive Service Point Locations
83
Starboard
83
Port
84
Top
84
Drop Box
84
Maintenance Schedules
85
Application
85
Routine Maintenance
85
Scheduled Maintenance
85
Maintenance Log
86
Drive Cover, if Equipped
88
Removing the Drive Cover
88
Cleaning and Inspecting the Drive Cover
88
Installing the Drive Cover
88
Section 5 - Maintenance
88
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
100
Filling
101
Changing
102
Transmission Oil (Fluid) and Filter
102
Checking
102
Filling
104
Changing
106
Seawater System
109
Draining the Seawater System
109
Boat in the Water
109
Boat out of the Water
109
Checking the Seawater Pickup on the Drive
112
Seawater Strainer
113
Flushing (Cleaning) the Seawater System
113
Electrical System
113
Fasteners, Connectors, and Wiring
113
Checking Gauges
113
Cleaning Gauges
113
E-Stop Switch Tests
113
Battery
113
Cooling System and Exhaust System
114
Lubrication and Torque Maintenance
114
Driveshaft Slip-Joint
114
Driveshaft U-Joints
115
Propeller Shaft
117
Driveshaft Connection Torque
118
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection
119
The Causes of Corrosion
119
Corrosion Protection
119
Anodes and Mercathode System
119
Reference Electrode Wire of the Mercathode System
120
Checking
121
Mercathode Anode
121
Mercathode System Testing
121
Replacing
121
Trim Tab Anode
121
Continuity Circuits
122
Inhibiting Corrosion
123
Painting the Boat
123
Propellers
124
Propeller Removal
124
Propeller Repair
125
Propeller Installation
125
Storage Descriptions
130
Drive Storage
130
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature) Storage
130
Seasonal and Extended Storage Instructions
130
Engine Storage
131
Battery Storage
131
Recommissioning
132
Engine
132
Drive
132
Power Package
132
Diagnosing Electronically Controlled Fuel System Problems
134
Electrical Connections
134
Troubleshooting Engine Related Problems
134
Check Vesselview First
134
Vesselview Malfunction Fault Code List
134
Troubleshooting Charts
135
Poor Performance
135
Standard Helm Joystick
136
Auxiliary Joystick Station
136
Electronic Remote Controls
137
Steering System
138
Trim Tabs
138
Boat Response Changes
138
Battery will Not Charge
139
Gauges and Instrumentation
139
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
141
Owner Service Assistance
142
Marine Repair Logistics
142
Local Repair Service
142
Service Away from Home
142
Stolen Power Package
142
Attention Required after Submersion
142
Replacement Service Parts
142
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
142
Resolving a Problem
143
Customer Service Literature
143
English Language
143
Other Languages
143
Andre Sprog
143
Andere Talen
143
Muut Kielet
143
Autres Langues
143
Andere Sprachen
144
Altre Lingue
144
Andre Språk
144
Outros Idiomas
144
Otros Idiomas
144
Andra Språk
144
Allej Glþssej
144
Ordering Literature
144
United States and Canada
144
Outside the United States and Canada
144
Section 9 - Pre-Delivery Information
147
Pre-Delivery Information
148
Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist for Zeus Products (before Delivery to the Customer)
148
Skyhook (if Equipped)
148
Before Starting-Key off
148
Before Starting-Key on
149
Engines Running at the Dock
149
Sea Trial
149
After on Water Test
150
Skyhook (if Equipped)
150
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Model
Zeus
Category
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Language
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