Mercury 1.7 MI User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION 7
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CE539
Turbocharger - Noisy Or Rough Operation
Possible Cause Remedy
Poor lubrication / low oil pressure at
turbocharger.
Entry of foreign materials from intake or
exhaust side.
Have inspected by an authorized
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
Rubbing of compressor or turbine
impellers against housing.
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor.
Bearing failure.
CE540
Turbocharger - White Smoke
Possible Cause Remedy
Thermal blanket at turbocharger getting
hot, resulting in white smoke and burning
smell from turbocharger area
This is usually normal and occurs mostly
during the first hour of engine operation. If
the problem persists, have inspected by
an authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel
dealer / distributor.
CE541
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Possible Cause Remedy
Faulty senders.
Have system checked by an authorized
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor.
Insufficient oil in crankcase. Check and add oil.
Excessive oil in crankcase (causing it to
become aerated).
Check and remove required amount of oil.
Check for cause of excessive oil (improper
filling).
Diluted or improper viscosity oil.
Change oil and oil filter, using correct
grade and viscosity oil. Determine cause
for dilution (excessive idling).
INDEX

Mercury 1.7 MI Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	1.7 MI
Category	Engine
Language	English