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Welcome
You have selected one of the finest marine power packages available. It incorporates
numerous design features to ensure operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using this product for many
boating seasons. To ensure maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you
thoroughly read this manual, which contains specific instructions for using and maintaining
your product. We suggest that this manual remain with the product for reference whenever
you are on the water.
Thank you for purchasing one of our Cummins MerCruiser Diesel products. We sincerely
hope your boating will be pleasant.
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel
Warranty Message
The product you have purchased comes with a
limited warranty
from Cummins
MerCruiser Diesel; the terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Sections of this
manual. The warranty statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not
covered, the duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty coverage,
important
disclaimers and limitations of damages
, and other related information. Please review
this important information.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your dealer for
a demonstration of the actual starting and operating procedures.
Notice
Throughout this publication, and on your power package, dangers, warnings, cautions, and
notices, accompanied by the International Hazard Symbol
!
, may be used to alert the
installer and user to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that
may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully.
These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance
with these special instructions while performing the service, plus common sense
operation, are major accident prevention measures.
!
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
!
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Summary of Contents for Zeus 3000 Series
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Page 20: ...Section 1 Limited Warranty Notes Page 12 90 866938081 MAY 2009...
Page 30: ...Section 2 Getting to Know Your Power Package Notes Page 22 90 866938081 MAY 2009...
Page 82: ...Section 3 On the Water Notes Page 74 90 866938081 MAY 2009...
Page 86: ...Section 4 Specifications Notes Page 78 90 866938081 MAY 2009...
Page 94: ...Section 5 Maintenance Page 86 90 866938081 MAY 2009 Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours...