Section 4 - Maintenance
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MAY 2014
Outboard Care
To keep your outboards in the best operating condition, it is important that your outboards receive the periodic inspections and
maintenance listed in the
Verado Owner's Manual
supplied with your engines. We urge you to keep your outboard engines
maintained properly to ensure the safety of you and your passengers, and retain their dependability.
Anti‑Collision Link Cables and Springs
IMPORTANT: The anti‑collision link cables and springs ensure that the engines do not collide with each other. To prevent cowl
or engine damage, it is critical that the proper length cables be installed in the correct orientation and with the correct springs.
Damage resulting from incorrect or improperly installed cables and springs is not covered under warranty. We highly
recommend that you refer this maintenance to your local, authorized Mercury dealer.
The anti‑collision link cables and springs must be replaced:
•
Every two years of saltwater use
•
Every five years of freshwater use
Fuses
IMPORTANT: The 20‑amp fuse for the thrust vector module (TVM) power is in the fuse block for only joystick piloting engines.
All other fuses are identical to the standard Verado and are as listed in your outboard's owner's manual.
The electrical wiring circuits on the outboard are protected from overload by fuses in the wiring. If a fuse is open, try to locate
and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse may open again.
Remove the fuse puller from the holder.
Remove the cover from the fuse holder. Remove the suspected open fuse and look at the silver band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken, replace the fuse. Replace the fuse with a new fuse with the same amp rating.
a -
Fuse puller
b -
Fuse holder
c -
Good fuse
d -
Open (blown) fuse
e -
Electronic control module and purge valve "ECM" –
20‑amp fuse
f -
Ignition coils "IGN COILS" – 20‑amp fuse
g -
Fuel delivery "FUEL" – 20‑amp fuse
h -
Spare fuses (3)
i -
Thrust vector module (TVM) power – 20‑amp fuse
j -
Diagnostics terminal – 2‑amp fuse
k -
Injector power and boost valve "INJ PWR" – 20‑amp fuse
Checking Power Steering Fluid
Remove power steering cover and fill cap to check fluid level. The fluid level should be slightly below the bottom of the fill hole.
Use SAE 0W‑30 synthetic power steering fluid, if needed.
a -
Power steering cover
b -
Fill cap
c -
Fill/full level
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