Mercury Mercruiser 4.3 / 5.0 MPI Seacore ECT Operation Maintenance & Warranty Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Mercury Mercruiser 4.3 / 5.0 MPI Seacore ECT Operation Maintenance & Warranty Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Mercury Mercruiser 4.3 / 5.0 MPI Seacore ECT Operation Maintenance & Warranty Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
4 3, 5 0 MPI/SeaCore Models (ECT) 2
2
Declaration of Conformity—Mercury MerCruiser 2
Identification Record 3
Welcome 4
Warranty Message 4
Read This Manual Thoroughly 4
Notice to Users of This Manual 4
Copyright and Trademark Information 5
Table of Contents 6
Warranty 10
Warranty Information 11
Warranty Registration—United States and Canada 11
Warranty Registration—Outside the United States and Canada 11
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada 11
Outside the United States and Canada 12
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program 12
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and Canada 12
Mercury MerCruiser Warranty Coverage (Gasoline-Fueled Products) 12
3 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion 14
4 Year Limited Corrosion Warranty: SeaCore Sterndrive Models with Gas Engines 15
Emission Control Warranty Information 16
Important Information 16
Emission Control Information Label 16
Owner Responsibility 18
U S EPA Emissions Limited Warranty 18
Emission Control System Components 18
California Emissions Limited Warranty 19
California Emission Control Warranty Statement 20
Warranty Policy—Australia and New Zealand 21
MerCruiser Limited Warranty—Australia and New Zealand Policy 21
What is Covered 21
Guarantees Under Australian Consumer Law 21
Duration of Coverage for This Limited Warranty 21
Warranty Period for Recreational Use 21
Warranty Period for Commercial Use 21
Transfer of Coverage 22
Termination of Coverage 22
Conditions That Must Be Met to Obtain Warranty Coverage 22
What Mercury Will Do 22
How to Obtain Warranty Coverage Under This Limited Warranty 22
What is Not Covered 22
Expense of Claiming This Limited Warranty 23
Transfer of Warranty—Australia and New Zealand Policy 23
Global Warranty Charts 24
United States Warranty Chart—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 24
Outside United States 24
Canada Warranty Chart—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 24
Outside Canada 24
Australia and New Zealand Warranty Chart—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 25
Outside Australia and New Zealand 25
South Pacific Warranty Chart—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 25
Outside of the South Pacific 25
Asia Warranty Chart—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 25
Outside of Asia 25
Europe and the Confederation of Independent States (CIS) Warranty Charts—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 25
Outside Europe and CIS 26
Middle-East and Africa (excluding South Africa) Warranty Charts—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 26
Outside Middle-East and Africa 26
South Africa Warranty Charts—MerCruiser Gas and Diesel 26
Outside South Africa 26
Emission Certification Star Label 26
Hang Tag 27
Getting to Know Your Power Package 30
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems 31
Identification 31
Engine Serial Number 31
Alpha Sterndrive Serial Number 31
Alpha Transom Serial Number 32
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification 32
Bravo Transom Serial Number 33
Lanyard Stop Switch 34
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition 35
Instrumentation 35
VesselView 35
Front Controls 35
Digital Gauges 35
Analog Gauges 36
Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models) 37
Gen II Pistol Grip with Finger Tip Neutral Lock Release Panel Mount Remote Control Features and Operation 37
MCC 4501/4502 Gen ll Series Features and Operation 38
Remote Controls (DTS Models) 38
Remote Controls 38
Panel Mount Features 39
DTS Slim Binnacle Single Handle Console Features and Operation 39
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features 40
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)—Operation and Adjustment 41
Operation 41
Adjustment 41
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features 42
Dock 43
Throttle Only 43
1 Lever 44
Sync 44
Transfer (Boats equipped with dual helms) 45
Helm Transfer 45
Zero Effort Features 45
Power Trim 46
Single Engine Trim/Trailer 47
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer 47
Electrical System Overload Protection 47
Visual and Audio Warning Systems 51
Service Engine Light and OBD-M MIL Kit 51
Testing the OBD-M Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 51
Audio Warning System 51
Caution 52
Critical 52
Nonconfigured Alarm–DTS Only 52
Testing the Audio Warning System 52
Guardian Strategy 52
On the Water 54
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems 55
Safe Boating Recommendations 55
Carbon Monoxide Exposure 56
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 56
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas 56
Good Ventilation 56
Poor Ventilation 57
Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models) 57
Launching and Boat Operation 57
Operation Chart 57
Starting and Stopping the Engine 58
Starting the Engine 58
Stopping the Engine 58
Starting the Engine After It Has Been Stopped While In Gear 59
Throttle Only Operation 59
Trailering the Boat 59
Freezing Temperature Operation 59
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 59
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models) 59
Launching and Boat Operation 59
Operation Chart 59
Starting and Stopping the Engine 60
Starting the Engine 60
Stopping the Engine 61
Throttle Only Operation 61
Trailering the Boat 61
Freezing Temperature Operation 61
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 62
Protecting People in the Water 62
While You Are Cruising 62
While Boat Is Stationary 62
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation 62
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats 62
Boats Having an Open Front Deck 62
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats 63
Wave and Wake Jumping 63
Impact with Underwater Hazards 63
Drive Unit Impact Protection 64
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water 64
Conditions Affecting Operation 64
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat 64
The Bottom of the Boat 65
Cavitation 65
Ventilation 65
Elevation and Climate 65
Propeller Selection 65
Getting Started 66
20-Hour Break-In Period 66
After the Break-In Period 66
End of First Season Checkup 66
Specifications 68
Fuel Requirements 69
Fuel Ratings 69
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only) 69
Gasoline Containing Alcohol 69
Engine Oil 69
Engine Specifications 70
4 3 MPI ECT and SeaCore 4 3 ECT 70
5 0 MPI ECT and SeaCore 5 0 ECT 71
Fluid Specifications 71
Engine 71
Alpha Sterndrive 72
Bravo Sterndrives 72
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids 72
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids 72
Approved Power Trim Fluids 72
Maintenance 74
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems 75
Owner/Operator Responsibilities 75
Dealer Responsibilities 75
Maintenance 75
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions 75
Inspection 76
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models 76
Routine Maintenance 76
Scheduled Maintenance 77
Engine Oil 78
Checking 78
Oil Level—Overfilled 78
Filling 79
Changing Oil and Filter 79
Engine Oil Drain Pump 79
Changing Filter 80
Power Steering Fluid 81
Checking 81
Filling 81
Changing 81
Engine Coolant 81
Checking 81
Filling 82
Changing 83
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube 83
Checking 83
Filling 84
Changing 84
Bravo Sterndrive Gear Lube 86
Checking 86
Filling 86
Changing 86
Power Trim Fluid 88
Checking 88
Filling 88
Changing 89
Battery 89
Auxiliary Batteries 89
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions 89
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor 89
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve 91
Cleaning the IAC Muffler 92
Water-Separating Fuel Filter (MPI) 93
Water-Separating Fuel Filter 93
Gen II Models 93
Removal 93
Installation 93
Gen III Models 94
Removal 94
Installation 94
Lubrication 95
Steering System 95
Throttle Cable 96
Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication 97
Driveshaft U-joint Splines and O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed) 97
Engine Coupler 97
Driveshaft Extension Models 98
Propellers 98
Propeller Repair 98
Alpha Propeller Removal 98
Alpha Propeller Installation 98
Bravo One Propeller Removal 99
Bravo One Propeller Installation 99
Bravo Two Propeller Removal 100
Bravo Two Propeller Installation 100
Bravo Three Propeller Removal 101
Bravo Three Propeller Installation 102
Serpentine Drive Belt 104
Checking 104
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension 104
Corrosion Protection 105
Corrosion Information 105
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity 105
Anodes and MerCathode System Locations 105
MerCathode System Battery Requirements 106
Checking the Quicksilver MerCathode System 107
Power Package Exterior Surfaces 107
Boat Bottom Care 107
Antifouling Paint 107
Sterndrive Surface Care 109
Flushing the Power Package (Alpha) 109
Flushing Attachments 110
Sterndrive Water Pickups 110
Flushing the Power Package (Bravo) 111
General Information 111
Flushing the Power Package 111
Flushing Attachments 111
Sterndrive Water Pickups 112
Alternative Water Pickups 113
SeaCore Power Package Flushing Procedure 114
Models Using The Sterndrive Water Pickup 114
Storage 118
Cold Weather or Extended Storage 119
Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (U S A Only) 119
Fuel Containing Alcohol 119
Preparing Power Package for Storage—MPI Models 119
Special Fuel Mix 120
Engine and Fuel System Preparation 120
Draining the Seawater System 121
Drain System Identification 121
Air Actuated Single-Point Drain System 121
Manual Single-Point Drain System, Seawater cooled models 122
4 3 ECT Single-Point Drain System with Plug 122
Three-Point Manual Drain System, Seawater cooled 123
Multipoint Drain (MPD) System 123
Air Actuated Single-Point Drain System 124
Boat in the Water 124
Boat Out of the Water 125
Manual Single-Point Drain System (Alpha) 127
Boat in the Water 127
Boat Out of the Water 128
Three-Point Manual Drain System—Seawater Cooled 130
Boat in the Water 130
Boat Out of the Water 130
Draining Water from the Gen III Cool Fuel Module 131
Battery Storage 131
Recommissioning the Power Package 131
Troubleshooting 134
Diagnosing EFI Problems 135
Diagnosing DTS Problems 135
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems 135
Engine Guardian System 135
Troubleshooting Charts 135
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slowly 135
Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start 135
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires 136
Poor Performance 136
Excessive Engine Temperature 136
Insufficient Engine Temperature 136
Low Engine Oil Pressure 137
Battery Will Not Recharge 137
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds 137
Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn 137
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate) 137
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move) 138
Customer Assistance Information 140
Owner Service Assistance 141
Local Repair Service 141
Service Away From Home 141
Stolen Power Package 141
Attention Required After Submersion 141
Replacement Service Parts 141
Resolving a Problem 141
Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 142
Customer Service Literature 142
English Language 142
Other Languages 143
Ordering Literature 143
United States and Canada 143
Outside the United States and Canada 143
Checklists 144
Predelivery Inspection (PDI) 145
Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI) 146
Maintenance Log 148
Scheduled Maintenance Log 149
Vessel Maintenance Notes 150
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