Section 5 - Maintenance
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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 Mercury 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 Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility for service aids.
Dealer Responsibilities
In general, a dealer's responsibilities to the customer include predelivery inspection and preparation:
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Before delivery, making certain that the Mercury Diesel power package is in proper operating condition.
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Making all necessary adjustments for maximum efficiency.
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Explaining and demonstrating the operation of the power package and the boat.
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Providing a copy of the Predelivery Inspection Checklist.
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Filling out the Warranty Registration Card completely and mailing it to the factory immediately upon sale of the new
product. All power packages must be registered for warranty purposes.
Maintenance
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WARNING
Performing service or maintenance without first disconnecting the battery can cause product damage, personal injury, or
death due to fire, explosion, electrical shock, or unexpected engine starting. Always disconnect the battery cables from the
battery before maintaining, servicing, installing, or removing engine or drive components.
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WARNING
Fuel vapors trapped in the engine compartment may be an irritant, cause difficulty breathing, or may ignite resulting in a fire
or explosion. Always ventilate the engine compartment before servicing the power package.
IMPORTANT: See Maintenance Schedule for a complete listing of all scheduled maintenance to be performed. Some listings
can be done by the owner or operator, while others should be performed by a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility. Before
attempting maintenance or repair procedures not covered in this manual, we recommended that you purchase the appropriate
Mercury Diesel or Mercury MerCruiser service manual and read it thoroughly.
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
Present‑day marine equipment, such as your Mercury 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.
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Do not attempt any repairs unless you are aware of the Cautions, Warnings, and procedures required. Your safety is our
concern.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility is there to service your power package. They have qualified factory‑trained
mechanics.
It is recommended you have the Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility do periodic maintenance checks on your power
package. Have them winterize it in the fall and service it before the boating season. This will reduce the possibility of any
problems occurring during your boating season when you want trouble‑free boating pleasure.
