Mercury Zeus 3000 Series, User Manual

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Section 3 - On the Water
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1. Turn the switch on before attempting to start the engine.
2. Leave the switch on when the vessel is operating.
3. Turn the switch off when the vessel is not operating.
Starting and Stopping the Engines
Your Zeus power package is equipped with a SmartStart system, as well as an engine start
and stop system for emergency use , that is remotely mounted on the VIP for each
engine. The VIP is usually located in the engine room.
In normal circumstances, start and stop the engine from the helm using the start/stop button
of the SmartStart system.
Refer to
Section 2—Getting to Know Your Power Package
for additional information on
the E‑stop switch used for emergency stopping of the engines.
NORMAL STARTING
1. Perform the drive checks listed in
Section 5—Routine Maintenance, Each Day Start
and When Refueling
.
2. Perform the checks and steps listed in the engine's operation and maintenance manual
available for this package.
3. Open the seacock for the seawater return. Rotate the handle in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
a
b
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Drive cover removed for clarity
a - Handle in open position
b - Seawater return (overboard) seacock