Mercury Zeus 3000 Series, User Manual

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Section 3 - On the Water
Page 34 90-866938081 MAY 2009
4. Open the seacock for the seawater inlet. Rotate the handle in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
a
b
c
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Typical inlet seacock—port orientation
a - Seacock for seawater inlet
b - Handle in open position
c - Former position (closed)
5. Open the seacock (if equipped) for any accessory equipment.
NOTE: When the key switch is turned to the on position the neutral LED lights, on the ERC
trackpad, flash on and off if the ERC handles are not in the neutral position. Before starting
the engines the ERC handles must be in neutral position, as indicated by the neutral
indicator lights on continuously.
6. Move the ERC handles to the neutral position.
NOTE: Ask your dealer for the location of the key switches if the key switches are not
located at the helm.
7. Turn the key switch to the on position for each engine to be started.
8. Verify it is safe to start the engines.
9. Corresponding to the engine you want to start, do one of the following:
• Press and release the "START/STOP" switch, if equipped with optional SmartStart
switch panel.
• Turn the key switch to the start position.
The control system automatically controls the starter to achieve a successful start.
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Typical SmartStart switch