Mercury Racing 1100 STERNDRIVE, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARRANTY 8M0098854 MARCH 2015 1100 STERNDRIVE OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARRANTY 8M0098854 MARCH 2015 1100 STERNDRIVE...

Page 2: ...B 4800 Verviers Belgium Notified Body for Exhaust Emission Assessment Det Norske Veritas AS Veritasveien 1 Hovik 1322 Norway ID Number 0575 Conformity Assessment Module used for Exhaust Emissions H O...

Page 3: ...Emission Requirement s X EN ISO 8178 1 1996 B 3 Durability X B 4 Owner s Manual X ISO 8665 2006 Annex 1 C Noise Emissions See the Declaration of Conformity of the craft in which the engines have been...

Page 4: ...g your product We suggest that this manual remain with the product for ready reference whenever you are on the water Again thank you for purchasing one of our Mercury Marine products We sincerely hope...

Page 5: ...of a particular step or action WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm COPYRIGHT AND T...

Page 6: ...2015 i SECTIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERATION 4 CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION 5 MAINTENANCE 6 COLD WEATHER OR EXTENDED STORAGE 7 OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE 8...

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Page 8: ...r Mercury Racing Sterndrive Products 5 GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 5 California Emission Control Warranty Statement 6 Introduction 6 What Is Covered 6 Duration of Coverage 7 How to Obtain Warrant...

Page 9: ...receipt of this warranty registration Mercury Marine will record the registration IMPORTANT Your warranty coverage begins at the time of sale but warranty claims cannot be processed until the product...

Page 10: ...y at the sole discretion of Mercury Marine Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely performed in order to maintain warranty coverage Mercury Marine reserves...

Page 11: ...s of income tournament fees club fees prize money or any other type of incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty Also expenses associated with the removal and or replacement...

Page 12: ...leased to answer any questions that you may have GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 1 Minor adjustments and tune ups including checking cleaning or adjusting spark plugs ignition components carburetor o...

Page 13: ...26 of the Health and Safety Code For information regarding the limited warranty for the nonemissions related components of the inboard or sterndrive engine please see the limited warranty statement f...

Page 14: ...ers that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their first required replacement interval only Refer to Emission Control System Components and Maintenance Schedule The repair or replaceme...

Page 15: ...urces Board may be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim at the discretion of Mercury Racing Failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a nonexempted add on or modified part will not be cover...

Page 16: ...ct improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your sterndrive engine to a Mercury Marine distribution center as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs w...

Page 17: ...ow c Intermediate exhaust elbow d Lower exhaust pipe e Tailpipe 7 Catalysts or thermal reactor system a Catalytic converter b Thermal reactor c Exhaust manifold d Exhaust valves 8 Evaporative system a...

Page 18: ...ile You Are Cruising 14 While Boat Is Stationary 14 Exhaust Emissions 15 Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 15 Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas 15 Good Ventilation 15 Poor Ventilation 15 Wave and Wake J...

Page 19: ...ll carry a required capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines If in doubt contact your dealer or the boat m...

Page 20: ...o make its at rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of entanglement with nearby objects Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation sh...

Page 21: ...down position Adequate road clearance is required between road and gear housing skeg when trailering with the drive unit in down position If adequate road clearance is a problem place drive unit in fu...

Page 22: ...unning Keep the boat well ventilated while at rest or underway STAY CLEAR OF EXHAUST AREAS 41127 Engine exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide Avoid areas of concentrated engine exhaust gases W...

Page 23: ...h no forward hatches open station wagon effect 21626 a b a b 21628 WAVE AND WAKE JUMPING Operating recreational boats over waves and wake is a natural part of boating However when this activity is don...

Page 24: ...ations could result in the following Part of the sterndrive or the entire sterndrive could break loose and cause serious injury or damage to the boat The boat could move suddenly in a new direction Su...

Page 25: ...s of weather change and avoid foul weather and rough sea boating Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways Boat operator...

Page 26: ...fallen skiers When using your boat for waterskiing or similar activities always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator s side of the boat while returning to assist the skier The operator should...

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Page 28: ...Limitations QC4v 24 Fuel Requirements 24 OCTANE REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE THE U S CANADA 24 USING REFORMULATED OXYGENATED FUELS USA ONLY 24 FUEL CONTAINING ALCOHOL 25 Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement 2...

Page 29: ...verall ratio SERIAL NUMBERS RECORD The serial numbers are the manufacturer s keys to numerous engineering details that apply to your Mercury Marine power package When contacting your authorized Mercur...

Page 30: ...________ Hull Identification Number _________________________ Boat Model and Length _________________________ GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS QC4V Crankshaft Horsepower 1 1100 HP 820 kW Displacement 9 0...

Page 31: ...corrosion particularly after storage Any sign of leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further engine operation NOTICE The use of improper fuel can cause serious damage to the engine D...

Page 32: ...l creates unique problems as a result of long storage periods common to a boat Cars normally consume alcohol blend fuels before they absorb enough moisture to cause problems however boats often sit id...

Page 33: ...ght weight or multiviscosity Different weights of straight weight or different weights of multiviscosity oils CAPACITIES Unit Capacity Crankcase oil capacity with new filter 13 5 L 14 3 U S qts Closed...

Page 34: ...arting Shifting and Stopping 30 New Engines or Engines Coming Out of Storage 30 Cold or Warm Engine 30 Starting Procedure 30 Operation Chart 31 Freezing Temperature Operation 31 Drain Plug and Bilge P...

Page 35: ...ages for a warning fault Stage 1 occurs first If a fault remains active Stage 2 becomes active If multiple faults are active the fault with the most severity occurs first If another fault with the sam...

Page 36: ...gative stud k Diagnostic fuse l Connector A a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u 45775 m Connector B n Connector C o Main power relays p Start relay q Accessory fuses r Trim pump down relay s Tri...

Page 37: ...lace the drive unit in the full down in position Place the control handle in neutral a b c 45691 COLD OR WARM ENGINE EFI engines require no throttle advance to start The boat can be operated after the...

Page 38: ...way Observe all gauges to monitor engine condition 4 After Stopping Shift to neutral Turn ignition key OFF Turn battery switch OFF if equipped Close fuel valve Close seacock Flush cooling system if in...

Page 39: ...stem causing severe engine damage Be careful when unloading a boat from its trailer slowing down rapidly backing up rapidly and stopping suddenly In any of the situations described in the preceding no...

Page 40: ...ht Distribution 34 Bottom Of Boat 34 Cavitation 34 Ventilation 34 Propeller Selection 34 Conditions That Lower Engine Performance 35 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERA...

Page 41: ...gear housing or propeller Common causes of cavitation are Weeds or other debris snagged on propeller or gear housing Bent propeller blade or damaged gear housing skeg Raised burrs or sharp edges on pr...

Page 42: ...skiers etc CONDITIONS THAT LOWER ENGINE PERFORMANCE The following conditions lower engine performance and cannot be compensated by the engine fuel or electronic management systems Above sea level ele...

Page 43: ...5 CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION NOTES 36 90 8M0098854 MARCH 2015...

Page 44: ...Bearing Housing Driveline Models Only 44 Checking M8 or NXT6 SSM Drive Unit Fluid Level 45 Checking Transmission Fluid Level 45 Closed Cooling System 45 Changing Fluids 46 Changing Crankcase Oil Rese...

Page 45: ...fire or explosion hazard Electrical ignition and fuel system components on Mercury Marine products comply with federal and international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion Do not use rep...

Page 46: ...This will cost you more than taking it to the dealer immediately upon having a problem It may be a very simple adjustment to correct the problem Do not telephone the dealer service office or the facto...

Page 47: ...very 50 hours of operation or once a year whichever occurs first Perform 25 hour maintenance items Inspect condition and tension of all drive belts Inspect cooling system hoses and clamps Interval Tas...

Page 48: ...operation Perform 25 Hour Maintenance Items Drive Mounting Nuts Tighten to 136 Nm 100 lb ft Interval Task Steering System Inspect for loose damaged or missing parts Lubricate the steering cylinder piv...

Page 49: ...n or once a season whichever occurs first Perform 25 hour maintenance Items Sterndrive unit input splines internal and external Lubricate Interval Task Drive input shaft u joint crosses Inspect and lu...

Page 50: ...operating temperature and engine speed at idle check the oil reservoir sight tube a Oil reservoir sight tube 2 The oil level is correct if the oil in the tube is level with the center of the reservoir...

Page 51: ...fluid level may drop Add more fluid if necessary but do not overfill past the MAX level mark 5 Replace the fill cap CHECKING TRANSOM INPUT SHAFT BEARING HOUSING DRIVELINE MODELS ONLY 1 Remove the leve...

Page 52: ...45697 b Level propeller shaft Tube Ref No Description Where Used Part No SAE 85W 90 Mercury Racing Gear Oil M8 drive unit 8M0078015 CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL The transmission must be level to...

Page 53: ...10 US qt 1 Place a sufficiently sized container 19 Liter 20 US qt below the oil reservoir a 58051 2 Remove the plug from the reservoir bottom and let the oil drain a Oil drain plug 3 Loosen the oil p...

Page 54: ...ilter assembly making sure that the screen is installed with the up side in the proper orientation NOTE Engine to reservoir oil line lengths affect total oil capacity and will vary with each installat...

Page 55: ...can be twisted with two fingers approximately 1 4 turn NOTE Engine oil level in the reservoir will increase as the engine oil temperature increases 13 Start the engine and observe the engine oil leve...

Page 56: ...nsmission from forward to reverse several times 7 Stop the engine and check the transmission oil level with the dipstick If additional oil is required add it in 200 cc pint increments through the dips...

Page 57: ...l level plug and sealing washer from the gearcase 7447 b a a Level propeller shaft centerline b Fill drain plug and sealing washer c Oil level plug IMPORTANT If water drains from the gearcase or if ge...

Page 58: ...tall them into the strainer housing 5 Position the band clamp around the lip of the strainer housing and the cover and tighten the thumb screw a Band clamp b Cover c O ring d Seal e Strainer f Straine...

Page 59: ...alled in the propeller 3 Align splines and install propeller washer and propeller nuts a b 7448 a Nylon insert nut b Thin nut c Washer d Bushing e Retaining ring Tube Ref No Description Where Used Par...

Page 60: ...tap Place the remote control in neutral position and start the engine Operate the engine at idle speed in neutral for about 10 minutes or until discharge water is clear Stop the engine shut off the w...

Page 61: ...life a Passive anode trim pin b Passive anode gear case c Active anode In addition to the corrosion protection devices follow these steps to inhibit corrosion 1 Painting Boat Hull or Boat Transom b c...

Page 62: ...OTTOM OF BOAT To maintain maximum speed ensure that the boat bottom is Clean free of barnacles and marine growth Free of distortion nearly flat where it contacts water Straight and smooth fore and aft...

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Page 64: ...Contents Cooling System Preparation 58 Using Antifreeze 58 Power Package Recommissioning 59 Engine Starting Procedure 59 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERATION 4 COND...

Page 65: ...er or extended storage Be certain to follow the manufacturer s recommendations 1 Place premixed propylene glycol antifreeze into an appropriate container that will allow the seawater inlet hose to be...

Page 66: ...njury from electrical shock or can damage the electrical system Always disconnect the negative battery cable first and connect it last 2 Install a fully charged battery Clean the battery cable clamps...

Page 67: ...hly and the water temperature reaches a minimum of 54 C 130 F 4 Repeat the cranking procedure until the engine starts and runs smoothly Observe the instrumentation to ensure all systems are functionin...

Page 68: ...rvice Away From Home 62 Stolen Power Package 62 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 62 Resolving a Problem 62 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 62 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFO...

Page 69: ...has the necessary information to order parts and accessories for you Only authorized dealers can purchase genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories from the factory Mercury Marine does not sell to una...

Page 70: ...3175 Australia Fax 61 3 9706 7228 Europe Middle East Africa Telephone 32 87 32 32 11 Brunswick Marine Europe Parc Industriel de Petit Rechain B 4800 Verviers Belgium Fax 32 87 31 19 65 Mexico Central...

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Page 72: ...8 9 9 Maintenance Log Table of Contents Maintenance Log 66 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 OPERATION 4 CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION 5 MAINTENANCE 6 COLD WEATHER OR EXTE...

Page 73: ...9 MAINTENANCE LOG 66 90 8M0098854 MARCH 2015 MAINTENANCE LOG Record all maintenance performed on your outboard here Be sure to save all work orders and receipts Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours...

Page 74: ...rformance 35 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 62 Cooling System Preparation 58 Using Antifreeze 58 Corrosion and Corrosion Protection 53 Crankcase Oil 25 Oil Recommendations 25...

Page 75: ...entification 22 Serial Numbers Record 22 Power Package Recommissioning 59 Engine Starting Procedure 59 Products Sold to Government Agencies 4 Propeller Selection 34 Propellers 51 Removal 52 Installati...

Page 76: ...Racing Sterndrive Products 5 GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY 5 Warranty Registration United States and Canada 2 Wave and Wake Jumping 16 Weight Distribution 34 What Is Covered 6 What Is Not Covered...