Mercury GO BOLDLY SeaPro 500hp Bedienungsanleitung

Operation

and

Maintenance

Manual

8M0171845 621 eng

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Welcome

You have selected one of the finest marine power packages available. It

incorporates numerous design features to ensure operating ease and durability.

With proper care and maintenance, you will enjoy using this product for many

boating seasons. To ensure maximum performance and carefree use, we ask

that you thoroughly read this manual.

The Operation and Maintenance Manual contains specific instructions for using

and maintaining your product. Keep this manual with the product for ready

reference whenever you are on the water.

Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating

will be pleasant.

Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Name / function:

Christopher D. Drees, President,

Mercury Marine

Read This Manual Thoroughly

IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your

dealer. Your dealer can also provide a demonstration of actual starting and

operating procedures.

Notice

Throughout this publication and on your power package, safety alerts labeled

WARNING and CAUTION (accompanied by the symbol !), are used to alert

you to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may

be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these alerts

carefully.

These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict

compliance to these special instructions when performing the service, plus

common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.

! WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

! CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

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Additional alerts provide information that requires special attention:

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine or major

component failure.

IMPORTANT: Identifies information essential to the successful completion of

the task.

NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step

or action.

IMPORTANT: The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe

operation of the boat, the equipment aboard, and the safety of all occupants

aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read this Operation and

Maintenance Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions for

the power package and all related accessories before the boat is used.

California Proposition 65

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including

gasoline engine exhaust, which is known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Descriptions and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this

was approved for printing. Mercury Marine, whose policies are based on

continuous improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time

or to change specifications or designs without notice and without incurring

obligation.

Warranty Message

The product you have purchased comes with a Mercury Marine Limited

Warranty. The terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Manual,

which can be accessed any time on the Mercury Marine website, at http://

www.mercurymarine.com/warranty‑manual. The Warranty Manual contains a

description of what is covered, what is not covered, the duration of coverage,

how to best obtain warranty coverage, important disclaimers, limitations,

and waivers, and other related information. Please review this important

information.

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Mercury Marine products are designed and manufactured to comply with our

own high quality standards, applicable industry standards and regulations, and

certain emissions regulations. At Mercury Marine every engine is operated and

tested before it is boxed for shipment to make sure that the product is ready for

use. In addition, certain Mercury Marine products are tested in a controlled and

monitored environment, for up to 10 hours of engine run time, in order to verify

and make a record of compliance with applicable standards and regulations. All

Mercury Marine product, sold as new, receives the applicable limited warranty

coverage, whether the engine participated in one of the test programs

described above or not.

part without permission is prohibited.

Alpha, Axius, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Bravo Four STM, Circle M

with Waves Logo, GO BOLDLY, K‑planes, Mariner, MerCathode, MerCruiser,

Mercury, Mercury with Waves Logo, Mercury Marine, Mercury Precision Parts,

Mercury Propellers, Mercury Racing, MotorGuide, OptiMax, Pro XS,

Quicksilver, SeaCore, Skyhook, SmartCraft, Sport‑Jet, Verado, VesselView,

Zero Effort, Zeus, #1 On the Water and We're Driven to Win are registered

trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection is a

registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation. All other marks are the

property of their respective owners.

Identification Records

The serial numbers are the manufacturer’s keys to numerous engineering

details that apply to your Mercury Marine power package. When contacting

Mercury Marine about service, always specify model and serial numbers.

Please record the following applicable information:

Outboard

Engine Model and Horsepower

Engine Serial Number

Gear Ratio

Propeller Number Pitch Diameter

Watercraft Identification Number (WIN) or Hull

Identification Number (HIN) Purchase Date

Boat Manufacturer Boat Model Length

Exhaust Gas Emissions Certification Number (Europe Only)

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General Information

Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1

Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1

High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 1

Propeller Selection..............................................................................................2

Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2

Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 2

Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 5

Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................5

Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 7

Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................7

Exhaust Emissions............................................................................................. 9

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 11

Safe Boating Recommendations...................................................................... 11

Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 14

Specifications....................................................................................................14

Component Identification.................................................................................. 16

Transporting and Towing

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).........................................................................17

Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 18

Towing Boat Through Water............................................................................. 18

Fuel and Oil

Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 19

Fuel Additives................................................................................................... 20

Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ........................................................ 20

Engine Oil Recommendations.......................................................................... 20

Oil Life/Maintenance Monitor............................................................................ 21

Checking and Adding Engine Oil...................................................................... 23

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Features and Controls

Electronic Remote Control (ERC)..................................................................... 27

Active Trim........................................................................................................ 37

Adaptive Speed Control.................................................................................... 44

Engine Synchronization (Multiple Engines)...................................................... 44

Helm Transfer................................................................................................... 44

Quick Steer....................................................................................................... 46

Throttle and Shift Operation with Three or Four Engines................................. 47

Single‑Lever Mode (Multiple Engines).............................................................. 50

Start/Stop All Engines....................................................................................... 50

Throttle‑Only Mode........................................................................................... 51

Warning System............................................................................................... 52

Power Trim and Tilt...........................................................................................54

Transmission and Steerable Gearcase............................................................ 58

Operation

Important Daily Inspection Before Each Use ................................................... 59

Prestarting Check List.......................................................................................59

Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 59

Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 60

Operating at High Elevations............................................................................ 60

Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance........................................... 61

Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed................................. 62

Operating in the Event of Engine Failure (Multiple‑Engine Applications)......... 62

Engine Break‑in Procedure...............................................................................62

Ran Out of Fuel Condition—Priming the Fuel System..................................... 63

Starting the Engine........................................................................................... 63

Gear Shifting..................................................................................................... 65

Stopping the Engine......................................................................................... 66

Proper Outboard Tilt Positioning During Periods of Non‑Use .......................... 67

Steering Failure—Single‑Engine Applications.................................................. 68

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Maintenance

Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 70

Use Of Anti‑fouling Bottom Paint Prohibited..................................................... 72

EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 73

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 74

Hood Opening...................................................................................................76

Hood Removal.................................................................................................. 78

Hood Installation............................................................................................... 78

Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 79

Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 84

Fuel System...................................................................................................... 87

Inspect Transom Tightness.............................................................................. 91

Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 91

Battery Cables and Clean Power Harness....................................................... 92

Corrosion Control Anodes................................................................................ 94

Changing Engine Oil and Filter......................................................................... 94

Checking Engine Oil Level................................................................................97

Gearcase Lubricant.......................................................................................... 98

Transmission Fluid..........................................................................................103

Cooling System Water Strainer Inspection..................................................... 109

Propeller Replacement................................................................................... 110

DTS Wiring System........................................................................................ 113

Accessory Drive Belt ......................................................................................113

Fuses.............................................................................................................. 113

Storage

Storage Preparation........................................................................................117

Protecting External Outboard Components.................................................... 117

Protecting Internal Engine Components......................................................... 117

Engine Fluids.................................................................................................. 118

Positioning Outboard for Storage................................................................... 118

Battery Storage............................................................................................... 118

Troubleshooting

Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine......................................................... 119

Engine Will Not Start.......................................................................................119

Engine Starts But Will Not Shift Into Gear...................................................... 119

Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................. 119

Performance Loss...........................................................................................120

Battery Will Not Hold Charge.......................................................................... 120

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Owner Service Assistance

Service Assistance......................................................................................... 121

Ordering Literature..........................................................................................123

Maintenance Log

Maintenance Log............................................................................................ 125

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