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Section 7 - Troubleshooting 

Page  68

90-8M0086943   

eng

  DECEMBER  2014

Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds

Possible Cause

Remedy

Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage

fasteners.

Lubricate.

Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.

Remove obstruction.

Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.

Check all linkages. If any are loose or missing, see authorized

Mercury MerCruiser dealer immediately.

Shift or throttle cable kinked.

Straighten cable or have authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer

replace cable if damaged beyond repair.

Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn

Possible Cause

Remedy

Low power steering pump fluid level.

Check for leak. Refill system with fluid.

Drive belt loose or in poor condition.

Replace and/or adjust.

Insufficient lubrication on steering components. Lubricate.

Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts.

Check all parts and fasteners. If any are loose or missing, see authorized

Mercury MerCruiser dealer immediately.

Contaminated power steering fluid.

See authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.

Summary of Contents for 5.7 TowSport MPI

Page 1: ...untry Norway ID Number 0575 Conformity assessment module used for exhaust emissions B C B D B E B F G H Other Community Directives applied Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Descripti...

Page 2: ...ent Mercury Marine Fond du Lac WI USA Signature Date and place of issue June 10 2014 Fond du Lac Wisconsin USA Regulatory contact Regulations and Product Safety Department Mercury Marine W6250 W Pione...

Page 3: ...verage whether the engine participated in one of the test programs described above or not Read This Manual Thoroughly IMPORTANT If you don t understand any portion of this manual contact your dealer f...

Page 4: ...ision Parts Mercury Propellers Mercury Racing MotorGuide OptiMax Quicksilver SeaCore Skyhook SmartCraft Sport Jet Verado VesselView Zero Effort Zeus 1 On the Water and We re Driven to Win are register...

Page 5: ...ates Warranty Chart MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 14 Outside United States 14 Canada Warranty Chart MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 14 Outside Canada 14 Australia and New Zealand Warranty Chart MerCruiser Gas a...

Page 6: ...Engine Oil Drain System 45 Engine Oil Drain Pump 46 Changing Filter 46 Transmission Fluid 46 Checking While the Engine is Warm 46 Checking While Engine is Cold 46 Changing 47 Cleaning The Flame Arres...

Page 7: ...ttention Required After Submersion 70 Replacement Service Parts 70 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 70 Resolving a Problem 70 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 71 Customer Service...

Page 8: ...Page iv 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014...

Page 9: ...Warranty 11 Warranty Period for Recreational Use 11 Warranty Period for Commercial Use 11 Transfer of Coverage 11 Termination of Coverage 12 Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty Coverage 12...

Page 10: ...tration card designated as the purchaser s copy must be given to you immediately after the card has been completely filled out by the selling distributor or dealer This card represents your factory re...

Page 11: ...nd meet all certification requirements earn Installation Quality System Certified Manufacturer status and receive an additional one 1 year of Mercury limited factory warranty coverage on all MerCruise...

Page 12: ...ne maintenance must be performed according to the maintenance schedule in the Owner s Manual in order to obtain warranty coverage Mercury Marine reserves the right to make any warranty coverage contin...

Page 13: ...limited corrosion warranty provides coverage for three 3 years from either the date the product is first sold or the date on which the product is first put into service whichever occurs first The repa...

Page 14: ...A RESULT THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY Emission Control Warran...

Page 15: ...NS FOR SPARK IGNITION MARINE ENGINES XXXXXXXX SERIAL DOM MMM YYYY DISP X XL ECIEPACA 0575 43520 HC NOx FEL XX X g kWh POWER XXX kW CO FEL XXX g kWh FAMILY XXXXXXXXXXXX Indicates a marine engine compli...

Page 16: ...ours of engine use whichever occurs first to the retail purchaser that the engine is designed built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with applicable regulations under section 213 of t...

Page 17: ...ngines means 1 Cleaner air and water for a healthier lifestyle and environment 2 Better fuel economy burns up to 30 40 percent less gas and oil than conventional carbureted two stroke engines saving m...

Page 18: ...l Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the sterndrive and inboard marine engine 2003 exhaust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 65 lower emissi...

Page 19: ...warranty light commercial MerCruiser TowSport Engines 3 year product warranty 3 year corrosion warranty 1 year 500 hours product warranty light commercial MerCruiser Diesel 2 year product warranty 3 y...

Page 20: ...pair and reasonable access to the product for warranty service Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for inspection to a Mercury Marine dealer authorized to service the product A lis...

Page 21: ...is Limited Warranty does not cover any expenses you may incur claiming the warranty DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS EXCEPT FOR APPLICABLE GUARANTEES AND OTHER RIGHTS AND REMEDIES THAT A CONSUMER MAY HAVE...

Page 22: ...es For product purchased outside of United States contact the distributor in your country or the authorized Marine Power Service Center closest to you Canada Warranty Chart MerCruiser Gas and Diesel P...

Page 23: ...ars 3 years Outside of the South Pacific For product purchased outside of the South Pacific contact the distributor in your country or the authorized Marine Power Service Center closest to you Asia Wa...

Page 24: ...d Inboard 1 year Not available at time of printing 3 years Outside Middle East and Africa For products purchased outside of Middle East and Africa regions contact the distributor in your country or th...

Page 25: ...Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition 19 Instrumentation 19 VesselView 19 SmartCraft Digital Instruments 19 System Link Digital Instruments 20 Remote Controls 20 Pa...

Page 26: ...should the operator choose to move around in an area close to the operator s normal position The operator can shorten the lanyard by wrapping the lanyard around his wrist or by tying a knot in the lan...

Page 27: ...nstrumentation VesselView There are several VesselView products available VesselView will display all engine information fault codes vessel information basic navigation data and system information Whe...

Page 28: ...packages include system link gauges that augment the information provided by VesselView or a SmartCraft system tachometer and speedometer The owner and operator should be familiar with all the instrum...

Page 29: ...to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral with a quick firm motion to the first detent for reverse gear and continue pushing back to increase speed Control handle tension adjustment...

Page 30: ...ories connected to the engine and instrumentation wiring Reset the circuit breaker If the breaker remains open the electrical overload has not been eliminated Further checks must be made on the electr...

Page 31: ...llowing occurs Engine oil pressure too low Engine temperature too hot Seawater pressure too low The audio warning system will sound with an intermittent beeping if the following occurs Transmission fl...

Page 32: ...Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Notes Page 24 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014...

Page 33: ...reezing Temperature Operation 29 Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 29 Protecting People in the Water 30 While You Are Cruising 30 While Boat Is Stationary 30 High Speed and High Performance Operation 30 Passe...

Page 34: ...passengers are boarding unloading or are near the back stern of the boat Shifting the drive unit into neutral is not sufficient Use personal flotation devices Federal law requires that there be a U S...

Page 35: ...urther assistance from local law enforcement Carbon Monoxide Exposure Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide CO is a deadly gas that is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal comb...

Page 36: ...nching and Boat Operation IMPORTANT Install bilge drain plug prior to launching boat Operation Chart Operation Chart BEFORE STARTING AFTER STARTING WHILE UNDERWAY AFTER STOPPING Install bilge drain pl...

Page 37: ...the gearcase into gear when the engine is operating at idle If you must shift while the engine is not operating rotate the propeller shaft in the appropriate direction during shifting Stopping the En...

Page 38: ...boat For additional information refer to Hi Performance Boat Operation booklet 90 849250R03 from your dealer distributor or Mercury Marine Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats Whenever the...

Page 39: ...ches down far enough while airborne upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface and submarine for an instant This will bring the boat nearly to a stop in an instant and can send the oc...

Page 40: ...nto the boat when coming off plane At extremes can cause the boat to porpoise Shifting weight to front bow Improves ease of planing Improves rough water ride At extremes can cause the boat to veer bac...

Page 41: ...emperature Frequently check engine oil level Add oil as needed It is normal for oil consumption to be high during the break in period After Break In Period To help extend the life of your Mercury MerC...

Page 42: ...Section 3 On The Water Notes Page 34 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014...

Page 43: ...014 Page 35 Section 4 Specifications Table of Contents Cruising RPM 36 Fuel Requirements 36 Fuel Ratings 36 Gasolines Containing Alcohol 36 Engine Oil 36 Engine Specifications 37 Tow Sport 5 7 LHS 37...

Page 44: ...e of alcohol in the fuel can also worsen these adverse effects Some of these adverse effects are caused because the alcohol in the gasoline can absorb moisture from the air resulting in a separation o...

Page 45: ...cycle oils 4 A good grade straight weight detergent automotive oil according to the last row of the operating chart below NOTE We do not recommend nondetergent oils multi viscosity oils other than as...

Page 46: ...41 993 Spark plug gap 1 5 mm 0 060 in Fluid Specifications Engine IMPORTANT All capacities are approximate fluid measures IMPORTANT It may be necessary to adjust oil levels depending on installation...

Page 47: ...Remote V drive 1 7 L 1 75 US qt Dexron lll Automatic Transmission Fluid 72C V drive 3 8 L 4 0 US qt Dexron lll Automatic Transmission Fluid 63A 4 0 L 4 25 US qt Dexron lll Automatic Transmission Fluid...

Page 48: ...Section 4 Specifications Notes Page 40 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014...

Page 49: ...g 44 Filling 44 Changing Oil and Filter 45 Easy Engine Oil Drain System 45 Engine Oil Drain Pump 46 Changing Filter 46 Transmission Fluid 46 Checking While the Engine is Warm 46 Checking While Engine...

Page 50: ...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 installi...

Page 51: ...damaged or missing parts hoses and clamps tighten or replace as necessary Check plug leads and electrical leads for damage Remove and inspect the propeller If badly nicked bent or cracked contact you...

Page 52: ...worn components Inspect the exhaust system components If the package was equipped with water shutters flapper valves verify that they are not missing or worn Engine Oil NOTICE Discharge of oil coolan...

Page 53: ...efer to the Maintenance Schedule for the change interval Engine oil should be changed before placing the boat in storage IMPORTANT Change engine oil when the engine is warm from operation Warm oil flo...

Page 54: ...he OK range Models Capacity Fluid Type Engine oil with filter 4 25 L 4 5 US qt Mercury Quicksilver 25W 40 Synthetic Blend Engine Oil NMMA FC W Catalyst Compatible rated 7 Start the engine Run the engi...

Page 55: ...flame arrestor and valve cover 2 Remove the flame arrestor a Locknut b Sealing washer c Typical carburetor d Crankcase ventilation hose e Flame arrestor 3 Clean the flame arrestor with warm water and...

Page 56: ...that the engine be shut off for 12 hours prior to filter removal 2 Close fuel supply valve if equipped 3 Wrap the water separating fuel filter with a cloth to help catch any fuel spills or spray 4 Rem...

Page 57: ...er Engine Oil SAE25W 40 Throttle cable pivot points guide contact surfaces 92 883725K01 Transmission Linkage IMPORTANT The poppet ball must be centered in the detent hole for each F N R position 1 Lub...

Page 58: ...e Used Part No Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine Oil SAE25W 40 Shift cable pivot points 92 883725K01 3 Lubricate the poppet ball and the holes in the shift lever a Poppet ball locations Tube Ref No De...

Page 59: ...pressure on the belt at the location that has the longest distance between two pulleys mc75130 1 Replacing Belt and or Adjusting Tension IMPORTANT If a belt is to be reused it should be installed in t...

Page 60: ...ud b 16 mm 5 8 in locking nut 8 Operate the engine for a short period of time and recheck the belt adjustment Flushing The Power Package Tow Sports 1 If flushing the engine with the boat in the water...

Page 61: ...nd the anti ventilation plate 2 If flushing the engine with the boat out of the water remove the propeller Refer to boat manufacturers instructions a Models with Walter V drive transmissions Disconnec...

Page 62: ...the boat manufacturers instructions Battery Refer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery If this information is not available observe the following precautions when handling a...

Page 63: ...56 Draining the Seawater System 57 Drain System Identification 57 Air Actuated Single Point Drain System 57 Manual Single Point Drain System 58 Three Point Manual Drain System 58 Multi Point Drain MP...

Page 64: ...ty breathing or may ignite resulting in a fire or explosion Always ventilate the engine compartment before servicing the power package 1 Check the antifreeze concentration where applicable Refer to th...

Page 65: ...the bilge when the drain system is open damaging the engine or causing the boat to sink Remove the boat from the water or close the seacock disconnect and plug the seawater inlet hose and ensure the b...

Page 66: ...lack Scorpion Models a Blue air pump b Air manifold c Green indicators d Blue drain plug locations Manual Single Point Drain System a Blue handle b Blue drain plug location Three Point Manual Drain Sy...

Page 67: ...2014 Page 59 Multi Point Drain MPD System a Side of cylinder block b Bottom of exhaust manifolds a Water circulating pump hose b Fuel cooler to thermostat housing a Check valve if equipped 10226 M110...

Page 68: ...housing a Check valve if equipped Multipoint Drain MPD System Boat Out of the Water 1 Place the boat on a level surface to ensure complete draining of the system 2 Remove the blue drain plugs from th...

Page 69: ...exhaust manifolds a Cylinder block drain plug b Exhaust manifold drain plug c Water circulating pump hose a Drain plug d Fuel cooler to thermostat housing hose a Drain plug e Check valve a Drain plug...

Page 70: ...to start 5 After the cooling system has been drained completely install the drain plugs reconnect the hoses and tighten all hose clamps securely Boat in the Water 1 Close the seacock if equipped or re...

Page 71: ...h the starter motor to purge any water trapped in the seawater pickup pump Do not allow the engine to start 5 Before launching the boat or starting the engine close the drain system by installing the...

Page 72: ...he engine and closely observe instrumentation to ensure that all systems are functioning correctly 6 Carefully inspect the engine for fuel oil fluid water and exhaust leaks 7 Inspect the steering syst...

Page 73: ...Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start 66 Engine Runs Rough Misses or Backfires 66 Poor Performance 66 Excessive Engine Temperature 67 Insufficient Engine Temperature 67 Low Engine Oil Pressure 67...

Page 74: ...restart Faulty ignition system component Service the ignition system Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter Stale or contaminated fuel Drain fuel tank Fill with fresh fuel Fuel line or tank vent lin...

Page 75: ...restricted or plugged Clean exhaust elbows Insufficient Engine Temperature Possible Cause Remedy Faulty thermostat Replace Low Engine Oil Pressure Possible Cause Remedy Insufficient oil in crankcase C...

Page 76: ...immediately Shift or throttle cable kinked Straighten cable or have authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer replace cable if damaged beyond repair Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn Possible Ca...

Page 77: ...rvice Away From Home 70 Stolen Power Package 70 Attention Required After Submersion 70 Replacement Service Parts 70 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 70 Resolving a Problem 70 Contact Information for Me...

Page 78: ...in both fresh and saltwater environments These conditions require numerous special parts Exercise care when replacing marine engine parts because specifications are different from those of the standa...

Page 79: ...rviers Belgium Fax 32 87 31 19 65 Mexico Central America South America Caribbean Telephone 1 954 744 3500 Mercury Marine 11650 Interchange Circle North Miramar FL 33025 U S A Fax 1 954 744 3535 Japan...

Page 80: ...Mercury Marine power package contact your nearest Mercury Marine dealer or contact Mercury Marine Telephone Fax Mail 920 929 5110 USA only 920 929 4894 USA only Mercury Marine Attn Publications Depar...

Page 81: ...Section 9 Checklists 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014 Page 73 Section 9 Checklists Table of Contents Predelivery Inspection PDI 74 Customer Delivery Inspection CDI 75 9...

Page 82: ...ers tight Battery of proper rating fully charged secured with protective covers in place All electrical connections tight Exhaust system hose clamps tight All fuel connections tight Correct propeller...

Page 83: ...Resident of California CARB hang tag in boat CARB decal properly affixed to boat hull Customer Delivery Inspection CDI IMPORTANT This checklist is for packages that are not equipped with Axius For eng...

Page 84: ...SmartCraft accessories if applicable Off season storage and maintenance schedule Engine starting stopping shifting using throttle Boat lights battery switch location fuses breakers Trailer if applica...

Page 85: ...Section 10 Maintenance Log 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014 Page 77 Section 10 Maintenance Log Table of Contents Scheduled Maintenance Log 78 Vessel Maintenance Notes 79 10...

Page 86: ...me Signature Date 200 Hours Actual Hours Service Notes Dealer Name Signature Date 300 Hours Actual Hours Service Notes Dealer Name Signature Date 400 Hours Actual Hours Service Notes Dealer Name Signa...

Page 87: ...g 90 8M0086943 eng DECEMBER 2014 Page 79 Vessel Maintenance Notes Record all general maintenance performed on your power package here Save all work orders and receipts Date Engine Hours Maintenance Co...

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