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90-8M0093150

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MAY 2014

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Summary of Contents for Joystick Piloting for Outboards

Page 1: ...g means a dealer Achieves a high 12 month service Customer Satisfaction Index CSI score for warranty service Possesses all of the necessary service tools test equipment manuals and parts books Employs...

Page 2: ...uction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Alpha Axius Bravo One Bravo Two Bravo Three Circle M with Waves Logo K planes Mariner MerCathode MerCruiser Mercury Mercury with Waves Logo...

Page 3: ...Mode 17 Throttle Only Mode 18 Single Lever Mode 18 Synchronizing Engines 19 Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust 19 To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse 19 To Steer the Boat in Tigh...

Page 4: ...ce Away From Home 44 Stolen Power Package 44 Attention Required After Submersion 44 Replacement Service Parts 44 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 44 Resolving a Problem 44 Contact Information for Mercu...

Page 5: ...djustment 4 Operation 4 Adjustment 4 Optional SportFish Electronic Remote Control ERC Operation and Adjustment 5 Operation 5 Adjustment 5 Dual Handle Yacht Console Control Operation and Adjustment 7 O...

Page 6: ...be approved and distributed by the OEM Mercury will assist with software personality changes only at the request of the boat manufacturer Features and Controls Instrumentation VesselView There are sev...

Page 7: ...in tank Electronic Helm Steering The electronic helm steering operates through electronic signals A computer controlled electric motor simulates the resistance feedback found in hydraulic steering sys...

Page 8: ...e in Skyhook the computer controls the shifting even though the ERC levers are in neutral a Forward b Neutral c Reverse To help prevent unwanted motion the amount of force needed to move the levers is...

Page 9: ...using the joystick or while in Skyhook the computer controls the shifting even though the ERC levers are in neutral a Neutral b Forward port mounted handle reverse starboard mounted handle c Forward...

Page 10: ...d tension 8 To adjust ERC handle tension a Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase tension on the control handle and counter clockwise to decrease tension b Adjust to the desired tension Side...

Page 11: ...movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing the handle forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back fro...

Page 12: ...demand is reduced to 70 of standard joystick mode refer to Section 2 Dock Mode The remote control levers must be used for vessel maneuvering if conditions require more thrust than the power ranges lis...

Page 13: ...not directly controlled by the trim tilt switch It is controlled by computer software The computer must receive a request to activate the trim After the key is turned to the off position trim motor ac...

Page 14: ...f one of these buttons causes a 10 course change in auto heading It affects no other autopilot features NOTE Holding the joystick port or starboard until a beep is heard initiates a 1 change in course...

Page 15: ...inserting the ignition keys into the switches The engines on a Joystick Piloting for Outboard boat are not connected by a tie bar and can move independently under the force of gravity and the vibratio...

Page 16: ...Section 1 Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting for Outboard Notes Page 12 90 8M0093150 eng MAY 2014...

Page 17: ...the Engines after Joystick Operation 21 Moving the ERC Handles while in Joystick Mode 21 Auto Trim 21 Helm Transfer 22 Requesting Helm Transfer 22 Helm Transfer and Autopilot 22 Autopilot Trackpad Fe...

Page 18: ...es are running keep swimmers away from the boat and do not sit lie or stand on swim platforms or boarding ladders While underway do not allow passengers to be positioned immediately behind the boat pl...

Page 19: ...e where you are going and when you expect to return Passenger boarding Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding unloading or are near the back stern of the boat Shifting the drive unit into ne...

Page 20: ...d if 1 there is loss of life or probable loss of life 2 there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid 3 there is damage to boats or other property where the damage value exceed...

Page 21: ...SmartCraft gauges NOTE On dash mounted DTS trackpads these buttons increase or decrease the trolling speed Transfer Boats Equipped with Dual Helms The transfer function allows the boat operator to tra...

Page 22: ...in and out of gear while in throttle only mode but the outboard will remain in neutral NOTE Throttle only mode also affects the joystick The engines will move and the RPM can be increased but the outb...

Page 23: ...g and Thrust The addition of Joystick Piloting for Outboard to your boat expands its maneuvering capability at slow speeds However you can still maneuver your vessel using traditional steering and thr...

Page 24: ...joystick to operate For triple engine applications these must be the outer two engines For quad engine applications this must be at least one port and one starboard engine i e both outers both inners...

Page 25: ...rimmed below the preset position to that preset position provided that auto trim has been enabled as described above Auto trim will similarly raise the engines when Skyhook is engaged Once the engines...

Page 26: ...mage Keep an adequate look out while performing the helm transfer To avoid damage use extra care when attempting a helm transfer while the vessel is close to docks piers or other fixed items or when n...

Page 27: ...meet the stringent demands to properly interface with the autopilot and the Joystick Piloting for Outboard system Poor quality or inaccurate information generated by unapproved chartplotters or softw...

Page 28: ...es of waypoints a route be aware that the boat will not travel to the precise location of the waypoint before initiating a turn to the next waypoint Your chartplotter establishes a zone called an arri...

Page 29: ...operator must 1 Inform passengers how Skyhook operates to stay out of the water and off the swim platform and boarding ladder and to be alert for any sudden shifts in the boat position 2 Inform passen...

Page 30: ...kyhook warning b Gear position Disengaging Skyhook Skyhook can be disengaged several different ways Move the steering wheel Press the Skyhook button on the autopilot trackpad Move the joystick and ret...

Page 31: ...ons on the operation of Skyhook Mercury Marine recommends adjusting the vessel s heading so that its bow or for some vessels its stern faces into the wind or the current Skyhook can unexpectedly disen...

Page 32: ...t Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick While in auto heading mode the turn buttons course adjust buttons change the set course heading each time they are pressed Holding the joystick left or right for o...

Page 33: ...wing actions Place the ERC handles for all engines in neutral The auto heading light turns off and the standby light comes on Turn the steering wheel beyond the electronic detent The auto heading ligh...

Page 34: ...g waypoints 1 2 and 3 is represented by the straight dashed line The autopilot system will attempt to navigate this route It is the responsibility of the captain to ensure that the route does not cont...

Page 35: ...e The autopilot tracks to the first waypoint on the chartplotter course 51884 Track waypoint button and light 5 VesselView displays the autopilot track waypoint The display shows the digital heading t...

Page 36: ...ng to inform the operator of the arrival VesselView will change its displayed information 51886 2 If it is safe to change course to the next waypoint the operator should press WAYPOINT SEQUENCE to ack...

Page 37: ...one ERC lever into forward Waypoint sequence mode will not engage if both levers are in neutral or reverse 3 If the track waypoint light is not on press TRACK WAYPOINT 4 Press WAYPOINT SEQUENCE to en...

Page 38: ...rival zone 10 Press the track waypoint button a second time to put the system in standby mode All lights other than standby turn off Cruise Control The VesselView system features integrated throttle c...

Page 39: ...Section 3 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Check VesselView First 36 Diagnosing DTS Problems 36 Engine Guardian System 36 Troubleshooting Charts 36 Joystick 36 Electronic Remote Controls 36 Steering...

Page 40: ...e starboard refer to the NOTE following are running Start the engine or engines Response to joystick input is erratic or the joystick operates independent of input Ensure that there are no radios or o...

Page 41: ...o not function Press TRANSFER on the DTS trackpad to restore helm control Multiple helm boats only The boat moves forward but will not move backwards quickly Trim the engines down Steering System Symp...

Page 42: ...be the same Verify that the steering wheel has endstops If no there are no endstops refer to Steering System Verify that the GPS is working Turn off the chartplotter and check latitude and longitude...

Page 43: ...Section 4 Maintenance 90 8M0093150 eng MAY 2014 Page 39 Section 4 Maintenance Table of Contents Outboard Care 40 Anti Collision Link Cables and Springs 40 Fuses 40 Checking Power Steering Fluid 40 4...

Page 44: ...r is in the fuse block for only joystick piloting engines All other fuses are identical to the standard Verado and are as listed in your outboard s owner s manual The electrical wiring circuits on the...

Page 45: ...Section 4 Maintenance 90 8M0093150 eng MAY 2014 Page 41 Tube Ref No Description Where Used Part No 138 Synthetic Power Steering Fluid SAE 0W 30 Power steering system 92 858077K01...

Page 46: ...Section 4 Maintenance Notes Page 42 90 8M0093150 eng MAY 2014...

Page 47: ...44 Local Repair Service 44 Service Away From Home 44 Stolen Power Package 44 Attention Required After Submersion 44 Replacement Service Parts 44 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 44 Resolving a Problem...

Page 48: ...the electrical and fuel systems properly install and tighten all components Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for most of their lives They are also expected to operate i...

Page 49: ...FL 33025 U S A Fax 1 954 744 3535 Japan Telephone 072 233 8888 Kisaka Co Ltd 4 130 Kannabecho Sakai ku Sakai shi Osaka 590 0984 Japan Fax 072 233 8833 Asia Singapore Telephone 65 65466160 Brunswick As...

Page 50: ...form with payment to Mercury Marine Attn Publications Department W6250 Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 Ship To Copy this form and print or type This is your shipping label Name Ad...

Page 51: ...DI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists 90 8M0093150 eng MAY 2014 Page 47 Section 6 Predelivery PDI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists Table of Contents Predelivery Inspection PDI 48 Customer Delive...

Page 52: ...Battery of proper rating fully charged secured with protective covers in place All electrical connections tight All fuel connections tight Correct propeller selected installed and tightened to specifi...

Page 53: ...ing response by steering the boat from steering lock to lock at different speeds starting at idle and accelerating through cruising speed in 1000 RPM increments Perform a hard starboard turn at in gea...

Page 54: ...unning to operate Rotate the joystick to port and starboard to demonstrate pivot capabilities Place the joystick to port to translate the boat while demonstrating the ability to compensate for current...

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