
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
90-8M0113857
eng
DECEMBER 2015
Page 87
Excessive Engine Temperature
Possible Cause
Remedy
Water inlet or seacock closed.
Open.
Drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Replace or adjust belt.
Seawater pickups or sea strainer obstructed.
Remove obstruction.
Faulty thermostat.
Replace.
Coolant level (if equipped) low in closed cooling section.
Check for cause of low coolant level and repair. Fill system with
proper coolant solution.
Heat exchanger or fluid cooler plugged with foreign material. Clean heat exchanger, engine oil cooler, and transmission oil
cooler (if equipped).
Loss of pressure in closed cooling section.
Check for leaks. Clean, inspect, and test pressure cap.
Faulty seawater pickup pump.
Repair.
Seawater discharge restricted or plugged.
Clean exhaust elbows.
Insufficient Engine Temperature
Possible Cause
Remedy
Faulty thermostat.
Replace.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Possible Cause
Remedy
Insufficient oil in crankcase.
Check and add oil.
Excessive oil in crankcase (causing it to
become aerated).
Check and remove required amount of oil. Check for cause of excessive oil
(improper filling).
Diluted or improper viscosity oil.
Change oil and oil filter, using correct grade and viscosity oil. Determine
cause for dilution (excessive idling).
Battery Will Not Recharge
Possible Cause
Remedy
Excessive current draw from battery.
Turn off nonessential accessories.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Replace and/or adjust.
Unacceptable battery condition.
Test battery, replace if necessary.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or damaged
wiring.
Check all associated electrical connections and wires (especially
battery cables). Clean and tighten faulty connections. Repair or
replace damaged wiring.
Faulty alternator.
Test alternator output, replace if necessary.
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause
Remedy
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
Lubricate.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.
Remove obstruction.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.
Check all linkages. If any are loose or missing, see authorized
Mercury MerCruiser dealer immediately.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Straighten cable or have authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer
replace cable if damaged beyond repair.
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