Mercury Service Log

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