Mercury 3.0 Liter Specifikace

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STORAGEPage 90 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040084.01Cold Weather Or Extended StorageIMPORTANT: Mercury MerCruiser strongly recommends that this service s

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 914. Operate the engine sufficiently to bring it up to normal operating temperature and allowfuel with Quicksi

STORAGEPage 92 90-860168040 JANUARY 20044. Drain seawater section of cooling system as outlined in Draining Instructions section.5. On Models with C

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 930088.2Draining InstructionsCAUTIONEnsure that boat is out of the water or seacock is closed and bilge pump i

STORAGEPage 94 90-860168040 JANUARY 20042053.0L Single Point DrainCAUTIONEnsure bilge pump is operating before beginning procedures. Excess water in

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 953. Pull T-handle until the hose guide is in contact with the quick connect fittings.76243aba-T-handleb-Hose

STORAGEPage 96 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040239.00Draining Seawater Section of Closed Cooled (Coolant) ModelsCAUTIONIf boat is in the water, seacock mu

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 97NOTE: It may be necessary to lift or bend hoses to allow water to drain completely.4. Remove and lower the h

STORAGEPage 98 90-860168040 JANUARY 20047. After cooling system has been drained completely apply sealant to aft heat exchangerplug. Install drain p

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 990240SterndriveNOTE: This procedure is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden, or polluted waterappli

1WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1WARRANTYTable of ContentsWarranty Information 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner Warranty Regis

STORAGEPage 100 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040206.01Clearing Clogged Blue Drain HosesCAUTIONAllow engine to cool down before disconnecting blue drain ho

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1017. Shut off engine. Disconnect water source if connected to flush device.8. Attach the female end of the wa

STORAGEPage 102 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040191.02Flushing The Power PackageConsult your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer for further explanation.

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1030194NOTE: Flushing is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden or polluted waterapplications. Flushin

STORAGEPage 104 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004CAUTIONSuction created by the seawater pickup pump may collapse the flushing water hosecausing the engine t

STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1050101Power Package Recommissioning1. Ensure that all cooling system hoses are connected properly and hose cl

STORAGEPage 106 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004NOTES:

7TROUBLESHOOTING90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 107TROUBLESHOOTINGTable of ContentsTroubleshooting Charts 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starter Mo

TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 108 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040103Troubleshooting ChartsStarter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, Or Cranks SlowPossible Cause RemedyB

TROUBLESHOOTING90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1090105.1Engine Runs Rough, Misses And/Or BackfiresPossible Cause RemedyClogged fuel filter. Replace f

WARRANTYPage 2 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040005Warranty InformationOwner Warranty RegistrationUNITED STATES AND CANADA ONLY• It is important that your

TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 110 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040107.2Excessive Engine TemperaturePossible Cause RemedyWater inlet or seacock closed. Open.Drive be

TROUBLESHOOTING90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1110111Battery Will Not Come Up On ChargePossible Cause RemedyExcessive current draw from battery. Tur

TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 112 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040175Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or JerkyPossible Cause RemedyLow power steering pump fluid level. Che

8CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 113CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONTable of ContentsOwner Service Assistance 114. . .

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONPage 114 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040113Owner Service AssistanceLocal Repair ServiceAlways return your Mercury MerCruis

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1150117Replacement Service PartsWARNINGElectrical, ignition and fuel system components

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONPage 116 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040119Resolving A ProblemSatisfaction with your Mercury MerCruiser product is very im

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 1170120.01Mercury Marine Service OfficesFor assistance, call, fax or write. Please inc

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONPage 118 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040121Customer Service LiteratureEnglish LanguageEnglish language publications are av

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 119Autres languesPour obtenir un Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien dans une autre la

WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 3International Owner RegistrationOUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA• It is important that your selling deal

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONPage 120 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040122Ordering LiteratureBefore ordering literature, please have the following inform

WARRANTYPage 4 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040006Warranty PoliciesMercury MerCruiser One Year Limited Warranty (Gasoline Fueled ProductsOnly)WHAT IS COVE

WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 5HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGEThe customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair, an

WARRANTYPage 6 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004218.0California Emissions Limited WarrantyThe California Air Resources Board has promulgated air emissions r

WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 7WHAT MERCURY WILL DOMercury Marine’s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our

WARRANTYPage 8 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004COMPONENTS OF THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM1. Fuel Metering Systema. Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pr

WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 9California Emission Control Warranty StatementYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resourc

Identification RecordPLEASE RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1.Engine Model and HorsepowerEngine Serial Number2.Transom Assembly Serial Number(Sterndr

WARRANTYPage 10 90-860168040 JANUARY 200400073 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion (Worldwide)WHAT IS COVEREDMercury Marine warrants that each n

WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 11HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGEThe customer must provide Mercury with a reasonable opportunity to repair, a

WARRANTYPage 12 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040008Transferable WarrantyThe product warranty is transferable to a subsequent purchaser, but only for the r

WARRANTY90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 13219.01California Emission Certification LabelStar LabelYour boat is labeled on the hull with one of the fol

WARRANTYPage 14 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004NOTES:

2GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 15GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGETable of ContentsFeatures And Controls 16. . .

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 16 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040010Features And Controls0011Lanyard Stop SwitchThe purpose of a lanyard stop swi

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 17Activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, but the b

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 18 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040012.2InstrumentationThe following is a brief explanation of the instrumentation

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 190014Remote ControlsYour boat may be equipped with a Mercury Precision Parts or Qu

0002.1Welcome!You have selected one of the finest marine power packages available. It incorporatesnumerous design features to assure operating ease an

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 20 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040242.00CONSOLE MOUNTEDmc79503abcdab79690cda-Throttle only buttonb-Control handles

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 210169.02Power TrimPower Trim allows the operator to adjust the sterndrive angle wh

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 22 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004Trimming sterndrive unit DOWN/IN can:• Help the boat accelerate and plane off qui

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 230018.04Electrical System Overload ProtectionIf an electrical overload occurs, a f

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 24 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040172.044. The Power Trim System is protected from overload by a 110 amp fuse and

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 250020.05Audio Warning SystemYour Mercury MerCruiser power package may be equipped

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 26 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040220.01Emissions InformationEmission Control Information LabelA tamper-resistant

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 270221.01Star LabelBeginning January 1, 2003, one 3-Star label will be included wit

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGEPage 28 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004NOTES:

3ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 29ON THE WATERTable of ContentsSafe Boating Suggestions 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be Alert To Carbon

0004Read This Manual ThoroughlyIF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND ANY PORTION, CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR ADEMONSTRATION OF ACTUAL STARTING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

ON THE WATERPage 30 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040022Safe Boating SuggestionsIn order to safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local and

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 31• Watch for signs of weather change and avoid foul weather and rough-seaboating.• Tell someone where yo

ON THE WATERPage 32 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004• Know your boating area and avoid hazardous locations.• Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsi

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 330024.01GOOD VENTILATIONVentilate the passenger area by opening the side curtains or forward hatches to

ON THE WATERPage 34 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040026Basic Boat Operation0027.1Launching And Boat Operation CareCAUTIONTo avoid possible ingestion of wa

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 350028.05OPERATION CHARTOperation ChartBEFORESTARTINGAFTER STARTINGWHILEUNDERWAYAFTER STOPPINGInstall bil

ON THE WATERPage 36 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040029.03Starting And Stopping The EngineNOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power pack

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 370173Starting Engine After Stopped While In GearIMPORTANT: Avoid stopping the engine if the sterndrive u

ON THE WATERPage 38 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040032Protecting People In The WaterWhile You Are CruisingIt is very difficult for a person standing or f

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 390131.02Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon And Deck BoatsWARNINGAvoid serious injury or death from falli

90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page iWARRANTYWarranty Information 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner Warranty Registration 2. . . . . . . . .

ON THE WATERPage 40 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040034.01Wave And Wake Jumpingmc79675WARNINGAvoid serious injury or death from being thrown within or out

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 410035.02Impact With Underwater Hazardsmc79680Reduce speed and proceed with caution whenever you’re drivi

ON THE WATERPage 42 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040132Drive Unit Impact ProtectionThe power trim hydraulic system is designed to provide impact protectio

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 430038CavitationCavitation occurs when water flow cannot follow the contour of a fast-moving underwaterob

ON THE WATERPage 44 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040040.01Propeller SelectionIt is the responsibility of the boat manufacturer and/or the selling dealer t

ON THE WATER90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 450042Getting Started004120-Hour Break-In PeriodIMPORTANT: The first 20 hours of operation is the engine

ON THE WATERPage 46 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004NOTES:

4SPECIFICATIONS90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 47SPECIFICATIONSTable of ContentsSpecifications 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fu

SPECIFICATIONSPage 48 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040045SpecificationsFuel RecommendationsIMPORTANT: Use of improper gasoline can damage your engine. Eng

SPECIFICATIONS90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 490047GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOLIf the gasoline in your area contains either methanol (methyl alcohol

Page ii 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004ON THE WATERSafe Boating Suggestions 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 32. . . .

SPECIFICATIONSPage 50 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040048.01Engine OilTo help obtain optimum engine performance and to provide maximum protection, westron

SPECIFICATIONS90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 510049Engine Specifications0237.00Models 3.0LHorsepower1135Kilowatts1101Displacement3.0 liter(181 cid)S

SPECIFICATIONSPage 52 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040051.02Fluid SpecificationsIMPORTANT: All capacities are approximate fluid measures.0238.003.0 LITER

5MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 53MAINTENANCETable of ContentsOwner/Operator Responsibilities 54. . . . . . . . Dealer Responsibilities 5

MAINTENANCEPage 54 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040054Owner/Operator ResponsibilitiesIt is the operator’s responsibility to perform all safety checks, to

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 550056.1MaintenanceWARNINGAvoid injury or death and power package damage from an electrical shock, fire or

MAINTENANCEPage 56 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040057Do-It-Yourself Maintenance SuggestionsPresent-day marine equipment, such as your Mercury MerCruiser

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 570058InspectionInspect your power package often and at regular intervals to help maintain its top operati

MAINTENANCEPage 58 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040137.03Sterndrive Maintenance Chart (continued)Scheduled Maintenance *Every100hours orannuallyEvery200h

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 590138.01Sterndrive Maintenance Chart (continued)Scheduled Maintenance *Every100hours orannuallyEvery200h

90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page iiiSPECIFICATIONSSpecifications 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Recommendations 48. . . . .

MAINTENANCEPage 60 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040166Maintenance RecordDateHour meterreadingServiced byMaintenanceperformed

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 610062Engine OilCAUTIONENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD! Discharge of oil or oil waste into the environment isrestrict

MAINTENANCEPage 62 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040064.08FillingIMPORTANT: Do not overfill the engine with oil.1. Remove oil fill cap.a79686a-Oil fill cap

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 630065Changing Oil and FilterRefer to the Maintenance schedule for the change interval. Engine oil should

MAINTENANCEPage 64 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040068.10ALL MODELS1. Remove and discard oil filter.2. Coat sealing ring on new filter with engine oil and

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 650139.03Power Steering Pump Fluid, If EquippedChecking1. Stop the engine and center the sterndrive unit.2

MAINTENANCEPage 66 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040142Drive Unit OilCAUTIONENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD! Discharge of oil or oil waste into the environment isrest

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 670144.04Changing1. Remove the gear lube monitor from the bracket.a79682a-Gear lube monitor2. Empty the co

MAINTENANCEPage 68 90-860168040 JANUARY 20046. Lower the sterndrive unit so that the propeller shaft is level. Fill the sterndrive unit,through the

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 690145.05Power Trim Pump FluidChecking1. Place the sterndrive unit in full DOWN/IN position.2. Remove the

Page iv 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004STORAGECold Weather Or Extended Storage 90. . . . . . Preparing Your Power Package For Storage 90. . . . . . . . .

MAINTENANCEPage 70 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040076BatteryRefer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery. If this informationis

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 710074.05Flame Arrestor and Related ComponentsCleaning1. Remove the crankcase ventilation hose from the fi

MAINTENANCEPage 72 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040167.02Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)CHANGINGIMPORTANT: Use only Mercury MerCruiser replacem

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 730078Lubrication0148.02Power Steering SystemWARNINGDo not grease steering cable while extended. Hydraulic

MAINTENANCEPage 74 90-860168040 JANUARY 20043. Lubricate the steering system pivot points.71904aAa-Steering system pivot pointsDescriptionWhere used

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 750079.04Throttle Cable1. Lubricate the pivot points.79696aAa-Pivot pointsDescriptionWhere used Part numbe

MAINTENANCEPage 76 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040150Engine Coupler1. Lubricate engine coupler splines through grease fittings on coupler by applyingappr

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 770152Propellers0153AlphaWARNINGAvoid Injury: Remote Control must be in NEUTRAL and ignition key removed f

MAINTENANCEPage 78 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040156.01INSTALLATION76910afbcdega-Propeller shaftb-Thrust hubc-Flo-Torque II drive hubd-Propellere-Drive

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 790200.01Drive BeltsWARNINGAvoid possible serious injury. Make sure engine is shut off and ignition key is

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MAINTENANCEPage 80 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004201.01Replacing - Front Mount ModelsPOWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT, IF EQUIPPED1. Loosen power steering

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 81202.01Replacing - Side Mount ModelsPOWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT, IF EQUIPPED1. Loosen power steering p

MAINTENANCEPage 82 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040161.04Corrosion ProtectionWhenever 2 or more dissimilar metals (like those found on the sterndrive) are

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 83Anodic Plate - Is mounted on the front of the gearcase and serves as a sacrificial anode.79273aAlpha Mod

MAINTENANCEPage 84 90-860168040 JANUARY 2004Trim Cylinder Anodes - are mounted on each trim cylinder.a79712a-Trim cylinder anodesBearing Carrier Ano

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 850162.02Painting Your Power PackageIMPORTANT: Corrosion damage that results from the improper application

MAINTENANCEPage 86 90-860168040 JANUARY 20040163Emissions (Europe Only)The following information applies only to engines with a special emissions ki

MAINTENANCE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 870165.02Installing Test ProbesIMPORTANT: The testing dealer or agency will be equipped with the appropria

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6STORAGE90-860168040 JANUARY 2004 Page 89STORAGETable of ContentsCold Weather Or Extended Storage 90. . . . . . Preparing Your Power Package For Sto