Outboard

Mercury Outboard Service Log

Check Before running

Inspect outboard motor and accessories for visible damage
Drain gear housing and refill with gear lube
Lubricate all grease fittings, transom clamp screws, throttle/shift linkage(pivot points)
Lubricate steering cable. Clean and lubricate cable end at engine
Service water pump
Remove and inspect propeller. Grease propeller shaft spline
Torque propeller shaft nut to specification
Check all electrical connections. Clean and reseal, if required
Service battery and terminals
Remove and inspect spark plugs, protectors and leads.Check compression (engine must be warm)
Remove engine deposits with Quicksilver Power Tune Engine Cleaner
Inspect fuel tank, fuel lines and connections
Replace fuel filters and oil injection filter
Replace fuel pump diaphragm and check carburetor float levels
Check carburetor throttle butterfly synchronization
Check primary and secondary throttle pick ups and full throttle stop
Check oil level and operation of power trim system and power trim gauge
Check Thermostat and Poppet valve

EFI and DFI

Check T.P.S. settings

4 stroke only

Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Check and adjust valve clearance, if necessary inspect timing belt

Check While running

Water pressure
Operation of water pump, cooling system and thermostat
Throttle, gearshift and reverse lock operation
Alternator is charging
Carburettor mixture and idle speed
Operation of oil injection and low oil warning system
Operation of steering system, remote controls and gauges

Optimax and EFI models

Use CDS to check engine operation
Check diagnostic codes
ECM and sensor operation

Important

Spray powerhead with Quicksilver Corrosion Guard to protect electrical connections and exposed metal surfaces from corrosion Inspect corrosion control anodes and system. Replace trim tab if required Owner should follow recommendations in Operation and Maintenance Manual until next scheduled service Additional items maybe required depending on usage and /or application

Inboard

IB = Inboard SD = MerCruiser ISE = If So Equipped

Check Before Running
Inspect engine and accessories for visible damage
Engine alignment check
Rear engine mounts (torque to 54N.m) (SD)
Gimbal ring clamping screws (torque to 74N.m)
Seawater pick up pump - disassemble and inspect
Drain gear housing & refill with appropriate Mercury/Quicksilver gear lube (SD)
Transmission fluid level (IB)
Lubricate all drive unit grease fittings (SD)
Drive unit bellows and clamps - inspect (SD)
Lubricate steering cable
Ground wire circuit continuity - check for loose connections
Service battery and terminals
All electrical connections tight and not exposed to bilge water
Inspect fuel lines and connections
Change fuel filter
Crankcase oil and filter change
Closed cooling coolant - replace if required
Closed cooling inspect pressure cap hoses and clamps (ISE)
Heat exchanger - clean seawater section & check sacrificial anodes (ISE)
Inspect engine exhaust system, manifolds & elbows
Drive belts - check tension
lame arrester crankcase ventilation hose - air filter clean/inspect
Positive crankcase ventilation valve - change (ISE)
Shift - throttle linkage lubricate
Power steering fluid level (SD)
Water separating fuel filter - replace (ISE)
Check compressions - replace spark plugs if required
Inspect spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor
Lubricate propeller shaft, drive shaft, and shiftshaft splines (SD)
Inspect corrosion control anodes/MerCathode (ISE)Check While Running
Starter neutral safety switch operation
Water pump, cooling system & thermostat operation
Check for oil, fuel, water & exhaust leaks
Instrument operation/Instrument operation second station (ISE)
Idle__________________RPM (use workshop tachometer)
Forward - Neutral - Reverse gear operation
Forward - Neutral - Reverse gear operation stop/start second station (ISE)
Lanyard safety switch operation
Power trim operation under load (SD)
Trim tab adjustment (ISE)
Steering operation throughout range
WOT____________RPM (measure with workshop tachometer, verify with helm tacho)
Power trim operation under load (SD)
Trim tab adjustment
Check timing
Check for fault codes
Check ECU and sensor operation
Check After Running
Oil, fuel or water leakage
All fluid levels
Propeller nut torque (SD)Important
Spray engine with Mercury/Quicksilver Corrosion Guard
Inspect corrosion control anodes
Mercury/Quicksilver MerCathode system - test output (ISE)
Check/reset fault codes (ISE)
Audio warning system operation (ISE)Preparation for Storage
Extended storage procedure completedIB = Inboard SD = MerCruiser ISE = If So Equipped