Mercury 2.8 Diesel User Manual

Page ii 90-8M0113987 eng DECEMBER 2015
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids............ 35
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids.................. 35
Approved Power Trim Fluids....................................... 35
Approved Paints..................................................................... 35
Section 4 - Maintenance
Owner and Operator Responsibilities..................................... 38
Dealer Responsibilities........................................................... 38
Maintenance........................................................................... 38
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................... 38
Inspection............................................................................... 38
Maintenance Schedules......................................................... 39
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 39
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 40
Engine Oil............................................................................... 41
Checking......................................................................... 41
Filling............................................................................... 41
Changing Oil and Filter.................................................... 42
Sterndrive Gear Lube............................................................. 43
Checking......................................................................... 44
Filling............................................................................... 44
Changing......................................................................... 45
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 47
Checking......................................................................... 47
Filling............................................................................... 48
Changing......................................................................... 49
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid............................................... 49
Checking......................................................................... 49
Filling............................................................................... 50
Changing......................................................................... 50
Engine Coolant....................................................................... 50
Check Coolant................................................................. 50
Filling............................................................................... 50
Changing......................................................................... 51
2.8 Air Filter............................................................................ 51
Removal.......................................................................... 51
Inspection........................................................................ 52
Installation....................................................................... 52
4.2 Air Filter............................................................................ 53
Removal.......................................................................... 53
Inspection........................................................................ 53
Installation....................................................................... 54
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter.................................................. 54
Draining........................................................................... 55
Replacing........................................................................ 55
Filling............................................................................... 57
Fuel System............................................................................ 58
Priming............................................................................ 58
Filling (Bleeding).............................................................. 58
Fuel Tank Cleaning and Flushing.................................... 59
Seawater System................................................................... 59
Draining the Seawater System........................................ 59
Sterndrive Water Inlets Check......................................... 61
Checking the Seawater Pickups...................................... 62
Cleaning the Seawater Strainer, if Equipped.................. 62
Flushing the Seawater System—Sterndrive Models....... 64
With the Boat out of the Water.................................... 64
With the Boat in the Water.......................................... 66
Engine Seawater Pump Inspection................................. 67
Replacing the Engine Coolant in the Closed‑Cooling
System.................................................................................... 67
Draining the Closed‑Cooling System.............................. 67
Filling the Closed‑Cooling System.................................. 68
Corrosion Protection............................................................... 69
General Information......................................................... 69
Engine Corrosion Protection Components...................... 69
Removal...................................................................... 69
Cleaning and Inspection............................................. 70
Installation................................................................... 71
Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components................. 72
Continuity Circuit—Bravo Sterndrive............................... 75
MerCathode..................................................................... 77
Boat Bottom Care............................................................ 78
Painting Your Power Package......................................... 78
Sterndrive Surface Care.................................................. 79
Lubrication.............................................................................. 79
Steering System.............................................................. 79
Throttle Cable.................................................................. 81
Shift Cable....................................................................... 81
Transom Assembly.......................................................... 82
Engine Coupler................................................................ 82
Driveshaft Extension Models........................................... 82
Sterndrive, Bellows, and Engine Alignment.................... 83
Maintaining Torques............................................................... 84
Bravo Gimbal Ring U‑bolt Nuts....................................... 84
Engine Mounts................................................................ 85
Propellers............................................................................... 85
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal............................... 85
Bravo One Models...................................................... 86
Bravo Two Models...................................................... 86
Bravo Three Models.................................................... 87
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation............................ 88
Bravo One Models...................................................... 88
Bravo Three................................................................ 89
Drive Belts.............................................................................. 90
Serpentine Belt................................................................ 90
Inspection.................................................................... 90
Replacement............................................................... 91
Power‑Assisted Steering Pump Belt............................... 92
Inspection.................................................................... 92
Adjustment.................................................................. 92
Replacement............................................................... 93
Battery.................................................................................... 94
Battery Precautions for Multiple Engines.......................... 94
Section 5 - Storage
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature), Seasonal Storage, and
Extended Storage................................................................... 98
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature) Storage.............. 98
Preparing Your Power Package for Seasonal or Extended
Storage............................................................................ 98
Seasonal Storage Instructions........................................ 99
Extended Storage Instructions...................................... 100

Mercury 2.8 Diesel Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	2.8 Diesel
Category	Engine
Language	English