
90-860178001 APRIL 2000
Printed in U.S.A. -
2000, Mercury Marine
Page 1 of 48
The following are registered trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation: Merc, MerCathode,
MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury Marine,
Quicksilver, and Ride-Guide.
GASOLINE ENGINES SKI MODELS
NOTICE to INSTALLER
After Completing Installation, These Instructions Should Be Placed With The Product For The Own-
er’s Future Use.
NOTICE to COMMISSIONING DEALER
Predelivery Preparation Instructions Must Be Performed Before Delivering Boat To The Product
Owner.
Table of Contents
General Information
3
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Notice to Boat Manufacturer/Installer
3
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Quicksilver Products
4
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Installation Products
4
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Torque Specifications
4
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Serial Number Decal Placement
4
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Fuel Octane Requirements Sticker
4
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Engine Rotation
4
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Transmission
5
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Installation Requirements
6
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Boat Construction
6
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Exhaust System
9
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Fuel Delivery System
10
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Battery
13
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Battery Cables
13
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EFI Electrical System Precautions
14
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Instrumentation
14
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Propeller Selection
15
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Throttle/Shift Remote Control and
Cables
16
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Seawater Connections - General
Information
17
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Hot Water Heater Installation Information
18
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Engine Installation
19
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Battery Cable Connection
19
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Engine Mount Pre-Adjustment
20
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Initial Engine Alignment
22
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Final Engine Alignment
22
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Seawater Pickup Pump Connection
24
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Throttle/Shift Cable
25
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Fuel Supply Connection
29
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Audio Warning System
33
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Electrical Connections
31
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Exhaust System Hoses/Tubes
Connection
31
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Predelivery Preparation
32
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Battery Connection
32
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Test Running Engine
32
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Boat-In-The-Water Tests
32
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Cold Weather or Extended Storage
Draining Instructions
33
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Quicksilver Instrumentation Wiring
Diagrams
41
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MIE Gasoline Engine Wiring Diagrams
42
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MIE Water Flow Diagram
47
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Predelivery Inspection
48
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