Mercury Racing HP1200 SCi Dry Sump Guide d'installation

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Thank You
for your purchase of one of the finest marine power packages
available. It incorporates numerous design features to assure
operating ease and durability.
With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy
using this product for many boating seasons. To ensure
maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you
thoroughly read this manual.
The Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual contains
specific instructions for using and maintaining 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 your boating will be pleasant!
Mercury Racing,
N7480 County Road "UU"
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-9585
7406
Warranty Message
The product you have purchased comes with a limited
warranty from Mercury Marine; the terms of the warranty are
set forth in the Warranty Information section of this manual.
The warranty statement contains a description of what is
covered, what is not covered, the duration of coverage, how
to best obtain warranty coverage, important disclaimers and
limitations of damages, and other related information. Please
review this important information.
© 2006 Mercury Marine HP1200 SCi Dry Sump 90-8M8021159 1206

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! WARNING
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe
operation of the boat, the equipment aboard and the safety of all
occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator
read this Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual and
thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the power
package and all related accessories before the boat is used.
! WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Safety Alerts and Notices
Throughout this publication, dangers, warnings, cautions, and
notices0., accompanied by the international HAZARD symbol
!, are used to alert the technician to special instructions
concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous
if performed incorrectly or carelessly. These safety alerts follow
ANSI standard Z535.6‑2006 for product safety information in
product manuals, instructions, and other collateral materials.
Observe these safety alerts carefully.
These safety alerts alone can not eliminate the hazards they
signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions when
performing the service, and common sense operation are major
accident prevention measures.
! DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
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! CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine
or major component failure.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information essential to the successful
completion of the task.
NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a
particular step or action.
Copyright and Trademark Information
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A.
Litho in U.S.A.
© 2006, Mercury Marine
Mercury, Mercury Marine, MerCruiser, Mercury MerCruiser,
Mercury Racing, Mercury Precision Parts, Mercury Propellers,
Mariner, Quicksilver, #1 On The Water, Alpha, Bravo, Pro Max,
OptiMax, Sport‑Jet, K‑Planes, MerCathode, RideGuide,
SmartCraft, Zero Effort, M with Waves logo, Mercury with Waves
logo, and SmartCraft logo are all registered trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection logo is a
registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty Information
Warranty Coverage......................................................................1
General Information
Identification Record....................................................................2
Boater's Responsibilities..............................................................3
Boat Horsepower Capacity..........................................................4
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation...................4
Lanyard Stop Switch....................................................................5
Protecting People In The Water...................................................6
Exhaust Emissions......................................................................7
Wave And Wake Jumping...........................................................9
Impact With Underwater Hazards..............................................10
Trailering Boat........................................................................... 11
Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................... 11
Stolen Power Package.............................................................. 14
Specifications
Fuel Requirements (HP1200 SCi).............................................15
Crankcase Oil............................................................................17
Capacities..................................................................................18
General Engine Specifications (HP1200 SCi)........................... 19
Engine Operating Limitations (HP1200 SCi)............................. 20
California Emissions Regulations..............................................20
Engine Break‑in.........................................................................21
After Break‑In Period.................................................................21
Operation
Instrumentation..........................................................................22
Warning System........................................................................ 22
Electrical System Overload Protection...................................... 24
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)......................27
Power Trim................................................................................ 28

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Starting, Shifting, and Stopping.................................................31
Operation Chart.........................................................................33
Freezing Temperature Operation..............................................34
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump........................................................34
Launching And Boat Operation Care.........................................34
Conditions Affecting Operation
Weight Distribution.....................................................................36
Bottom Of Boat..........................................................................36
Cavitation...................................................................................36
Ventilation..................................................................................37
Propeller Selection.....................................................................37
Conditions That Lower Engine Performance.............................38
Maintenance
Service Responsibilities.............................................................39
Replacement Service Parts.......................................................40
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions..................................40
Servicing High Horsepower Engines.........................................42
Maintenance Charts...................................................................42
Checking Fluid Levels................................................................45
Changing Fluids.........................................................................52
Lubrication.................................................................................61
Propellers...................................................................................63
Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection..........................................65
Flushing Cooling System...........................................................65
Cleaning Seawater (Raw Water) Section of Oil Cooler.............66
Cleaning the Flame Arrestors....................................................67
Drive Belts.................................................................................67
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection..........................................70
Battery.......................................................................................75
Bottom of Boat...........................................................................76
Inspection and Maintenance......................................................77
Attention Required After Submersion........................................77
Maintenance Log.......................................................................77

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Cold Weather or Extended Storage
Power Package Lay‑up..............................................................79
Draining Instructions..................................................................81
Battery Winter Storage..............................................................84
Power Package Recommissioning............................................84
Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Crank................................................................89
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start...............................................90
Engine Runs Rough, Hard to Start, Misses, and/or Backfires...91
Poor Performance......................................................................91
Insufficient Engine Temperature................................................92
Excessive Engine Temperature.................................................92
Low Engine Oil Pressure...........................................................93
Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge.......................................93
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Doesn't Run).................93
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Runs But Drive Unit Does
Not Move)..................................................................................94
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free‑Play
or Makes Unusual Sounds.........................................................94
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky.........................................94
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service..................................................................95
Service Away From Home.........................................................95
Parts And Accessories Inquiries................................................95
Service Assistance....................................................................95
Mercury Mercruiser Service Offices...........................................96
Ordering Literature
United States and Canada.........................................................98
Outside The United States and Canada....................................98

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Warranty Coverage
Mercury Racing does not offer a warranty with this power package.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Identification Record
Model
Displacement
Max. WOT RPM
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Gap
Firing Order
1075 SCI
557 CI / 9.1 Liter
5600-6000
NKG BRCECS
0.76 mm 0.03 in. ( )
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Fuel Octane 92 AKI [(R+M)/2] or 98 RON
Preferred
Engine Oil
Mercury 25W-40
Alternative
Engine Oil
API CI-4, CH-4, CG-4
14837
a
b
e
f
d
h
c
g
b
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