Mercury TDI 4.2L, Manual

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Section 2 - On The Water
90-8M0114081
eng
DECEMBER 2015 Page 19
EPA Mode Number
Cycle 5
Duty Cycle
Modes
1 2 3 4 5
Engine speed (percent of WOT) 100 91 80 63 Idle
Engine power (percent of total) 100 75 50 25 0
Time at given mode
(percent of total operating time)
8 13 17 32 30
Chart showing full power operation is limited to a maximum of 1 of 12 hours
1 - Mode 1: 1.0 hour (8%)
2 - Mode 2: 1.5 hours (13%)
3 - Mode 3: 2.0 hours (17%)
4 - Mode 4: 4.0 hours (32%)
5 - Mode 5: 3.5 hours (30%)
Basic Boat Operation
Operation Chart
Starting Procedure After Starting While Underway Stopping and Shut Down
Open the engine hatch. Air
out the bilge completely.
Observe all instrumentation to
monitor the condition of the
engine. If not normal, stop the
engine.
Frequently review all
instrumentation to monitor
engine condition.
Shift the remote control lever
to the neutral position.
Turn the battery switch on, if
equipped.
Check for fuel, oil, water, fluid,
and exhaust leaks, etc.
Listen for the audio alarm.
Run the engine at idle‑RPM
for several minutes to allow
the turbocharger and engine
to cool.
Turn on and run the engine
compartment bilge blower, if
equipped, for five minutes.
Check shift and throttle control
operation.
Turn the key switch to "OFF"
position.
Check for leaks: fuel, oil,
water, fluid, etc.
Check steering operation.
Turn the battery switch off, if
equipped.
Open the fuel shut‑off valve,
if equipped.
Close the fuel shut‑off valve, if
equipped.
Open the seacock, if
equipped.
Close the seacock, if
equipped.
Prime the fuel injection
system, if necessary.
Flush the seawater cooling
circuit, if operating in
saltwater, brackish water, or
polluted water.
Turn the key switch to
"START" position. Release
the key when the engine
starts.
Warm‑up the engine at a
fast idle‑RPM for several
minutes.
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation
IMPORTANT: If the boat is operated during periods of freezing temperature, take precautions to prevent freezing damage to
the power package. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the Mercury Marine Limited Warranty.
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