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Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARRANTY 8M0114811 JANUARY 2016 1350 STERNDRIVE OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARRANTY 8M0114811 JANUARY 2016 1350 STERNDRIVE...
Page 2: ...arranty are set forth in the Warranty Information section of this manual The warranty statement contains a description of what is covered what is not covered the duration of coverage how to best obtai...
Page 3: ...WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm...
Page 4: ...Y 2016 i SECTIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERATION 4 CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION 5 MAINTENANCE 6 COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE 7 OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE 8...
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Page 6: ...or Mercury Racing Sterndrive Products 5 GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 5 California Emission Control Warranty Statement 6 Introduction 6 What Is Covered 6 Duration of Coverage 6 How to Obtain Warran...
Page 7: ...receipt of this warranty registration Mercury Marine will record the registration IMPORTANT Your warranty coverage begins at the time of sale but warranty claims cannot be processed until the product...
Page 8: ...ty at the sole discretion of Mercury Marine Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty coverage Mercury Marine reserves...
Page 9: ...any other type of incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty Also expenses associated with the removal and or replacement of boat partitions or material caused by boat design...
Page 10: ...1 Minor adjustments and tune ups including checking cleaning or adjusting spark plugs ignition components carburetor or EFI settings filters belts controls and checking lubrication made in connection...
Page 11: ...ill also be repaired under warranty DURATION OF COVERAGE This limited warranty provides coverage for the components of the emissions control systems Specific emission control related parts on new high...
Page 12: ...e caused by abuse abnormal use use of a propeller or gear ratio that does not allow the engine to run in its recommended wide open throttle RPM range refer to Specifications operation of the product i...
Page 13: ...our sterndrive engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE Select electronic emission related control parts from model year 2009 and later sterndrive...
Page 14: ...warranty covers all components whose failure would increase an engine s emission of any regulated component including the following list of components 1 Fuel metering system a Carburetor and internal...
Page 15: ...a Hoses clamps fittings tubing sealing gaskets or devices and mounting hardware b Pulleys belts and idlers c Vacuum temperature check and time sensitive valves and switches d Electronic controls NOTE...
Page 16: ...hile You Are Cruising 14 While Boat Is Stationary 14 Exhaust Emissions 15 Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 15 Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas 15 Good Ventilation 15 Poor Ventilation 15 Wave and Wake...
Page 17: ...ill carry a required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines If in doubt contact your dealer or the boat...
Page 18: ...lement with nearby objects Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to move around in an area close to the normal operator s posi...
Page 19: ...hen trailering with the drive unit in down position If adequate road clearance is a problem place drive unit in full up position PROTECTING PEOPLE IN THE WATER WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very diffic...
Page 20: ...exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide Avoid areas of concentrated engine exhaust gases When engines are running keep swimmers away from the boat and do not sit lie or stand on swim platforms o...
Page 21: ...le in the midst of the jump In such case the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction Such a sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out...
Page 22: ...iving in waters known to have underwater obstacles WARNING Operating a boat or engine with impact damage can result in product damage serious injury or death If the vessel experiences any form of impa...
Page 23: ...avigation and is available at no charge by writing to Sources of Waterway Information National Marine Manufacturers Association 410 N Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60611 U S A Make sure everyone in the b...
Page 24: ...accident report with their state boating law enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents A boating accident must be reported if 1 There is loss of life or probable los...
Page 25: ...2 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTES 20 90 8M0114811 JANUARY 2016...
Page 26: ...3 Fuel Requirements 24 OCTANE REQUIREMENTS U S CANADA 24 1350 OCTANE REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE THE U S CANADA 24 USING REFORMULATED OXYGENATED FUELS USA ONLY 24 FUEL CONTAINING ALCOHOL 25 Low Permeation Fu...
Page 27: ...overall ratio SERIAL NUMBERS RECORD The serial numbers are the manufacturer s keys to numerous engineering details that apply to your Mercury Marine power package When contacting your authorized Mercu...
Page 28: ...INE SPECIFICATIONS QC4V Crankshaft horsepower 1 1350 HP 1007 kW Displacement 9 04 L 552 cid Cylinder arrangement V8 90 Valve arrangement DOHC Valves per cylinder 4 Cylinder numbering Port bank 1 3 5 7...
Page 29: ...proper fuel can cause serious damage to the engine Damage resulting from the use of improper fuel is considered engine misuse and is not covered under the limited warranty Use only the recommended fue...
Page 30: ...ult of long storage periods common to a boat Cars normally consume alcohol blend fuels before they absorb enough moisture to cause problems however boats often sit idle long enough for phase separatio...
Page 31: ...nds of oils straight weight or multiviscosity Different weights of straight weight or different weights of multiviscosity oils CAPACITIES Unit Capacity Crankcase oil capacity with new filter 13 5 Lite...
Page 32: ...Effort 30 Starting Shifting and Stopping 30 New Engines or Engines Coming Out of Storage 30 Cold or Warm Engine 30 Starting Procedure 31 Operation Chart 31 Freezing Temperature Operation 32 Drain Plug...
Page 33: ...rst If another fault with the same severity occurs during Stage 2 the horn will return to Stage 1 signaling Monitor the VesselView for warning messages Caution 1 second on and 1 second off for 6 cycle...
Page 34: ...ee your authorized Mercury dealer to fix the problem and clear the fault ELECTRICAL PANEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION If an electrical overload occurs a fuse or circuit breaker opens Locate and correct t...
Page 35: ...b Port friction adjustment c Starboard friction adjustment a b c 45691 STARTING SHIFTING AND STOPPING WARNING Explosive fumes contained in the engine compartment can cause serious injury or death fro...
Page 36: ...ately and determine the cause 3 If the engine is cold make sure the engine is idling smoothly before operating the boat 4 Check the coolant temperature gauge to ensure that the engine temperature is n...
Page 37: ...nd or a bilge pump It is very important to check these items on a regular basis to ensure that the water level does not rise to come in contact with your power package Engine components will be damage...
Page 38: ...ght Distribution 34 Bottom Of Boat 34 Cavitation 34 Ventilation 34 Propeller Selection 34 Conditions That Lower Engine Performance 35 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPER...
Page 39: ...gear housing or propeller Common causes of cavitation are Weeds or other debris snagged on propeller or gear housing Bent propeller blade or damaged gear housing skeg Raised burrs or sharp edges on p...
Page 40: ...g skiers etc CONDITIONS THAT LOWER ENGINE PERFORMANCE The following conditions lower engine performance and cannot be compensated by the engine fuel or electronic management systems Above sea level el...
Page 41: ...5 CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION NOTES 36 90 8M0114811 JANUARY 2016...
Page 42: ...Driveline Models Only 43 Checking M8 or NXT6 SSM Drive Unit Fluid Level 43 Checking Transmission Fluid Level 44 Closed Cooling System 44 Changing Fluids 45 Changing Crankcase Oil Reservoir and Filters...
Page 43: ...d fire or explosion hazard Electrical ignition and fuel system components on Mercury Marine products comply with federal and international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion Do not use re...
Page 44: ...ay be a very simple adjustment to correct the problem Do not telephone the dealer service office or the factory and attempt to diagnose a problem or request the repair procedure It is difficult for th...
Page 45: ...rs of operation Inspect and adjust valve lash Clean high pressure fuel filter Replace water separating filter Transmission oil change Every 100 hours of operation or once yearly whichever occurs first...
Page 46: ...r pivot points Every 100 hours of operation or once a season whichever occurs first Perform 25 and 50 hour maintenance items Drive unit bellows and clamps Inspect Lower gear housing oil Change the oil...
Page 47: ...eral days or longer a certain amount of oil may drain from the reservoir back into the engine When the engine is started this oil will be pumped back into the reservoir CHECKING POWER TRIM PUMP FLUID...
Page 48: ...e hole If not remove the pipe plug from the top of the input shaft housing 2 Fill the input shaft housing through the top pipe plug hole with fluid until gear lubricant flows from the middle pipe plug...
Page 49: ...t the transmission through the FORWARD REVERSE and NEUTRAL positions shut off the engine 2 Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level against the markings on the measure 3 Add fluid Type F1 ATF in...
Page 50: ...let the oil drain a Oil drain plug a 7436 3 Loosen the oil pump mounting bolts and remove the belt Using an electric drill manually turn the oil pump pulley clockwise to discharge any remaining engine...
Page 51: ...78013 10 Using an electric drill motor manually turn the oil pump pulley clockwise to prime the engine oiling system until reaching an oil pressure of 276 kPa 40 psi a 7436 a Oil pump pulley b Electri...
Page 52: ...and should be performed only by an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer CHANGING TRANSMISSION OIL 1 Place a suitable container approximately 3 8 Liter 4 US qt under the transmission lower fitting 2 R...
Page 53: ...ousing b Oil drain pipe plug a b FULL c 6790 b a 7445 IMPORTANT Do not overfill the input shaft housing reservoir or damage to the transom components could occur 2 Fill the input shaft housing with fl...
Page 54: ...all the upper oil level plug and sealing washer 6 Remove filler tube and quickly install the lower fill drain plug and sealing washer c a b 45711 Tube Ref No Description Where Used Part No SAE 85W 90...
Page 55: ...talled in the propeller 3 Align splines and install propeller washer and propeller nuts a b 7448 a Nylon insert nut b Thin nut c Washer d Bushing e Retaining ring Tube Ref No Description Where Used Pa...
Page 56: ...injury or death Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed Before installing or removing a propeller place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prev...
Page 57: ...esulting in corrosion damage from the paint blistering and peeling off the drive Use magnesium anodes in fresh water only IMPORTANT Mercury Marine recommends installing an Anti Corrosion Kit If the bo...
Page 58: ...anti fouling paint that does not contain copper tin or any other material that could conduct electrical current Do not paint drain holes anodes or items specified by the boat manufacturer 3 Additiona...
Page 59: ...l accessible engine parts 1 Check for loose damaged or missing parts hoses and clamps tighten or replace as required 2 Check plug leads and electrical leads for damage 3 Remove and inspect the propell...
Page 60: ...f Contents Cooling System Preparation 56 Using Antifreeze 56 Power Package Recommissioning 57 Engine Starting Procedure 57 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERATION 4 CON...
Page 61: ...her or extended storage Be certain to follow the manufacturer s recommendations 1 Place premixed propylene glycol antifreeze into an appropriate container that will allow the seawater inlet hose to be...
Page 62: ...m electrical shock or can damage the electrical system Always disconnect the negative battery cable first and connect it last 2 Install a fully charged battery Clean the battery cable clamps and termi...
Page 63: ...he water temperature reaches a minimum of 54 C 130 F 4 Repeat the cranking procedure until the engine starts and runs smoothly Observe the instrumentation to ensure all systems are functioning 5 Inspe...
Page 64: ...ervice Away From Home 60 Stolen Power Package 60 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 60 Resolving a Problem 60 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 60 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INF...
Page 65: ...has the necessary information to order parts and accessories for you Only authorized dealers can purchase genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories from the factory Mercury Marine does not sell to un...
Page 66: ...oria 3175 Australia Fax 61 3 9706 7228 Europe Middle East Africa Telephone 32 87 32 32 11 Brunswick Marine Europe Parc Industriel de Petit Rechain B 4800 Verviers Belgium Fax 32 87 31 19 65 Mexico Cen...
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Page 68: ...8 9 9 Maintenance Log Table of Contents Maintenance Log 64 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERATION 4 CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION 5 MAINTENANCE 6 COLD WEATHER OR EXT...
Page 69: ...MAINTENANCE LOG 64 90 8M0114811 JANUARY 2016 MAINTENANCE LOG Record all maintenance performed on your outboard here Be sure to save all work orders and receipts Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hour...
Page 70: ...rmance 35 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 60 Cooling System Preparation 56 Using Antifreeze 56 Corrosion and Corrosion Protection 52 Crankcase Oil 25 Oil Recommendations 25 Imp...
Page 71: ...22 Serial Numbers Record 22 Power Package Recommissioning 57 Engine Starting Procedure 57 Products Sold to Government Agencies 4 Propeller Selection 34 Propellers 49 Removal 50 Installation 50 Protec...
Page 72: ...y Racing Sterndrive Products 5 GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 5 Warranty Registration United States and Canada 2 Wave and Wake Jumping 16 Weight Distribution 34 What Is Covered 6 What Is Not Covered...
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