Mercury 2.8 Diesel, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 6 - Troubleshooting
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DECEMBER 2015
Possible Cause Remedy
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Straighten cable or have a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility
replace cable if damaged beyond repair.
Improper shift cable adjustment. Have adjustment checked by a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky
Possible Cause Remedy
Low power steering pump fluid level. Check for leak. Refill the system with fluid.
Drive belt loose or in poor condition. Replace or adjust.
Insufficient lubrication on the steering components. Lubricate.
Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts.
Check all parts and fasteners; if any are loose or missing, see a Mercury
Diesel authorized repair facility immediately.
Contaminated power steering fluid. See a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.
Power Trim does not Operate (Electric Motor Operates but Sterndrive does not Move)
Possible Cause Remedy
The trim pump oil level is low. Fill the trim pump with oil.
The drive unit is binding in the gimbal ring. Check for obstruction. See a Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Electric Motor Does Not Operate)
Possible Cause Remedy
Blown fuse. Replace the fuse.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or
damaged wiring.
Check all the associated electrical connections and the wires (especially the
battery cables). Clean and tighten the faulty connection. Repair or replace the
wiring.