MerCruiser Maintenance Log Book Protect Your Investment - Mercury

Protect Your Investment 

• Follow recommended lubrication and maintenance procedures in our Operation and Maintenance Manual. 

• Give your Engine the best care available, insist on Quicksilver products for lubrication maintenance and corrosion control. 

• Schedule regular inspection and adjustment service with your authorised Mercury Dealer. 

• Use Quicksilver Marine Parts and Accessories. 

MMCR 1001 - Part No. 90 832653 08 

MerCruiser Maintenance Log Book 

Provided to help you protect your boating investment

This log book has been provided for your convenience. Please take the time to fill out your Engine/Boat details, that you may need these for future 

reference. It is important that your details are kept up to date. 

Contents 

engine serial number 

model number 

date of purchase 

propeller number 

pitch 

ignition key number 

boat model 

boat make 

boat length 

hull number 

Transfer of Ownership: If you have purchased this product from the 

original owner, you will need to provide your details to Mercury Marine to 

ensure you receive the balance of the product warranty. Please fax or email 

your name and address with a copy of the bill of sale to: 

owner’s name 

address 

city 

state 

change of address 

date 


address 

city 

state 

change of owner 

date 


address 

city 

state 

postcode 

postcode 

postcode 

Australia: Warranty Registration Department, Private Bag 1420, 

Dandenong South, VIC 3164 or FAX (03) 9706 8038. 

New Zealand: Warranty Registration Department, PO Box 58002, 

Greenmount, East Tamaki, Auckland, 1730 or FAX 0800 101 225. 

Owner Information 

Page 3 Contents 

Page 4 Bermuda Fishing Accessories 

Page 5 Quicksilver - The Big Range to Care for your Outboard 

Page 6 Quicksilver Batteries 

Page 7 Propellers 

Page 8 MotorGuide Trolling Motors 

Page 9 PFD’s & Watersport Equipment 

Page 10 Quicksilver Biminis 

Page 11 Boat Care 

Page 12 Igloo Ice Chests 

Page 13 Preparation for Storage 

Page 14 Pre-delivery Inspection 

Page 15 First 3 months of use (or 20 Hours) Service Checkup 

Page 16 Annual (or 100 Hours of use) Service Checkup 

Page 17 Mid Year (or 150 Hours of use) Inspection 








Page 25 Engine Log 



Mercury Marine offers this Service Log as a guide 

to scheduling preventative maintenance work by 

your Authorised Service Dealer. 

The maintenance suggestions provided are those services that our 

experience has determined to be most needed by the typical owner. 

Please ensure you have received a copy of your pre-delivery inspection 

report from your dealer. 

Important: your responsibilities regarding special care and preventative 

maintenance are outlined in your Operation and Maintenance 

Manual. 

In cases where operating hours are unusually high, your dealer will be 

able to advice you of additional services that may be necessary. 

We especially recommend more frequent maintenance in saltwater 

areas. 

Your authorised Certified Service Centre will provide you with factory 

trained technicians and will provide you with genuine Quicksilver 

replacement parts.

Great Accessories 

for a Great Day’s Fishing 

For a great day fishing you need more than a rod and reel, you also need 

Bermuda Fishing Accessories. The comprehensive Bermuda range includes 

Cutting Boards, Rod Holders, Berley Buckets, Knife Holders and storage bins 

–all designed to make your fishing trim more successful and even more 

enjoyable. They have been built to last, utilising the highest grade of UV 

stabilised Polyethylene available and high-grade aluminium components. 

Quality Accessories at an Affordable Price. 

To find out more ask your dealers or go to 

www.mercurymarine.com.au 

Quicksilver - Designed specifically 

for marine engines 

Quicksilver oils and lubes offer a complete range of lubrication maintenance products that 

have been specifically formulated for the marine environment. Unlike automotive engines, 

marine engines operate in very harsh conditions i.e. salt spray, heavy loads, higher RPM’s. 

You need a lubricant that will stand up to these conditions. Quicksilver is covered by a 

12 month warranty* and will meet all of your marine lubricant needs. 

Ask your dealer for more details on the Quicksilver range: 

www.mercurymarine.com.au 

 

*Conditions Apply.

Reliable Power - right from the start 

Is your battery suitable for the marine environment? Quicksilver’s new generation of 

batteries is built from the inside out for the special demands of boat owners. 

Key benefits: 

• Stronger internal construction suitable for constant wave 

pounding in marine environment. 

• Deep cycle batteries - allow longer operational hours while 

not on charge. 

• Range of sizes to suit all marine engines. 

Ask your dealer which Quicksilver battery is right for you! 

Mercury Marine Propellers 

- improve performance & handling 

Mercury have the largest range of propellers specifically designed to suit your engine. 

From the base aluminium design to the highest performing stainless steel propeller 

which provides: 

• Better acceleration. 

• Improved cruise speed. 

• Lower fuel costs just to name a few. 

Make sure you have the right propeller for your boat. 

To find out more ask your dealers or go to 

www.mercurymarine.com.au

The MotorGuide Digital 

& Wireless Advantage 

Over the years MotorGuide has set the standard in trolling motors. Once again they 

have proved to be ahead of the game with the release of the Wireless range of trolling 

motors. MotorGuide’s exclusive wireless technology allows users to control their 

trolling motor from anywhere on the boat with the use of a digital foot or hand control 

– that is a true advantage and it’s only available from MotorGuide. 

Go fast, go far, go safe. 

Mercury & Quicksilver 

watersports and PFD’s 

Mercury & Quicksilver have a complete range of watersports equipment and 

PFDs, suitable for all types of activities on the water. All Mercury & Quicksilver 

products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards.

Quicksilver Biminis 

Easy-to-install, box packaged biminis that will fit just about every boat. 

Wind rated to 40 knots, so you can get to where you need to go without having 

to fold up your bimini. Includes polished alloy supports, stainless fittings and 

600 Denier material. Available in various sizes. 

Quicksilver Boat Care 

Wash Without Water 

Keep your boat looking new or give an old one a new lease of life – all 

without the use of freshwater. The range of Quicksilver Boat Care products 

has been specifically formulated for use on marine gel coat and amazingly, 

all products can either be used with saltwater or no water at all. 

Rigorous testing has shown that Quicksilver is superior to automotive 

brands in marine environments. They are also fully biodegradable so you 

wont be harming your boating environment. 

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Igloo - a revolution in marine ice chests 

Designed to stand up to the harsh marine environment, Igloo are made 

from high impact resistant polypropylene with a special UV inhibitor. 

Interiors are stain and odour resistant and the Ultratherm insulation 

makes sure the contents stay cool for longer. Check the range - from 

23 litre capacity to a giant 154 litres. There are even models with wheels. 

There’s also a range of accessories. Igloo Chests are covered by a 5-year 

warranty*. It’s no wonder they’re causing a revolution in portable cooling. 

Igloo - It’s for keeps 

Available only 

from Mercury & 

Mariner Dealers *12 month warranty on Cool Mate 40 

Preparation for Storage 

Warning 

As a safety precaution, when boat is in storage, or 

in transit, remove positive (+) battery cable. This 

eliminates possibility of accidental starting or 

cranking of engine and overheating and damage to 

engine from lack of water or starter motor damage. 

Caution 

With an oil-injected engine, if after being in storage, 

air bubbles can be seen in the clear oil pump hose, see 

your authorised dealer. Operate the outboard on premixed 

fuel (50:1) until the air is purged from the hose. 

Protect engine from physical damage, rust, corrosion and 

dirt. Do not seal in a container or wrap tightly in plastic or 

canvas, as moisture could form and cause external and 

internal rust and corrosion. Refer to lubrication chart in 

Operation and Maintenance Manual. 

• Lubricate swivel bracket, tilt tube and control linkage. 

• Remove spark plugs. 

• Apply Quicksilver Storage Seal into carburettors and 

spark plug holes. 

• Connect spark plug wires. Be sure that each wire is 

connected to the correct spark plug. 

• Clean exterior of motor, including all accessible 

powerhead parts. Spray with Quicksilver Corrosion Guard. 

• Install cowling. Apply Quicksilver Corrosion Guard to all 

painted surfaces. 

• Removed propeller. Lubricate propeller shaft spline and 

reinstall propeller. 

• When storing for winter, make sure water drain holes 

in gear housing are open so water will drain out. Use a 

piece of wire to clean out. 

• If a speedometer is installed in the boat, disconnect the 

pick up tube and allow it to drain. Reconnect the tube. 

Trapped water will freeze, cracking gear housing and/or 

water pump housing. 

• Drain and refill gear housing with Quicksilver Gear Lube 

before storage. Inspect gaskets under lubricant vent and 

fill plugs. Replace damaged gaskets before reinstalling. 

Note: If water is discharged or fluid is of a milky 

consistency, there is a water leak into the gear housing. 

Have your local authorised dealer service unit before 

storage. Failure to so may cause damage to gears, bearings 

and shafts. 

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Pre-delivery Inspection 

First 3 months of Use (or 20 Hours) Service Checkup 

Check Before Running 

Drain plugs in and petcocks closed 

Seawater valve open (ISE) 

Engine mounts tight 

Engine alignment checked 

Drive unit fasteners torqued (SD) 

Correct rotation propeller (installed and torqued) 

Power trim cylinder’s fasteners tight (SD) 

MerCruiser unit oil level (SD) 

Transmission fluid level 

Battery fully charged, secured and appropriate 

capacity 

All electrical connections tight and not exposed to 

bilge water 

MerCathode protection system connected direct to 

battery 

Ground wire circuit continuity - check for loose 

connections 

Exhaust system hoses and clamps tight 

All water and fuel connections tight 

Throttle steering and shift system fasteners tightened 

properly and lubricated 

Throttle plates, electronic throttle levers open and 

close completely 

Crankcase oil level 

Power trim oil level (SD) 

Power trim operation, check trim limit switch range 

(SD) 

Power steering fluid level (ISE) 

Closed cooling level (ISE) 

Alternator/circulating pump belt tension 

Power steering belt tension (ISE) 

Seawater pick up pump belt tension (ISE) 

Audio warning system operation (ISE) 

Check While Running 

Starter neutral safety switch operation 

Preheat indicator lamp operation (diesel engines only) 

Water pump operation 

Water, Fuel, Oil and Exhaust leaks 

Instrument operation (Check RPM gauge position 

setting) 

Instrument operation second station (ISE) 

Idle_________________________RPM 

(use workshop tachometer) 

Check engine timing 

Forward - Neutral - Reverse gear operation 


stop/start second station (ISE) 

Lanyard safety switch operation 

Steering operation throughout range 

Acceleration from idle RPM 

WOT_________________________RPM 

(measure with workshop tachometer, verify 

with helm tachometer) 

Power trim operation under load (SD) 

Trim tab adjustment (ISE) 

Use DDT to check engine operation 

Check After Running 

Oil, fuel or water leakage 

All fluid levels 

Propeller nut torque (SD) 

Operation of the engine fully explained 

Operation and Maintenance Manual given 

Warranty policy explained to consumer 

Registration card completed and sent 

IB = Inboard SD = MerCruiser ISE = If So Equipped 

important 

Please ensure you have 

received a copy of your 

pre-delivery inspection 

report from your dealer. 

Items listed on the 

Pre-delivery Inspection 

are performed by the 

dealer prior to your 

motor being delivered 

to you. 


Inspect engine and accessories for visible damage 

Drain gear housing and refill with appropriate Quicksilver Gear Lube (SD) 

Check engine alignment 

Lubricate all grease fittings and splines 

Lubricate steering cable 

Service battery and terminals 

I Inspect fuel lines and connections 

Replace fuel filter 

Check all fluid levels 

Check operation of power trim (SD) 

Drive belts - check tension 

Change engine oil and filter 

Check engine compression 


Water pump operation 

Throttle and gear shift attachment/operation 

Idle RPM 

Check engine timing 

Operation of steering system 

Operation of gauges and lanyard safety switch 

Check engine operating temp, oil pressure, charge rate 

Check audio warning 

Use DDT 

Check fault codes 

Check ECU and sensor operation 

Check carb adjustment (ISE) 

Important 

Spray engine with Quicksilver Corrosion Guard 

Inspect corrosion control anodes/MerCathode (ISE) 


Extended storage procedure completed 


Service Performed by: Date: Dealer Stamp Required 

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Annual (or 100 Hours of Use) Service Checkup 

Mid Year (or 150 Hours of Use) Inspection 



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 Quicksilver Gear Lube (SD) 

Transmission fluid level (IB) 

Lubricate all drive unit grease fittings (SD) 

Drive unit bellows and clamps - inspect (SD) 


Ground wire circuit continuity - check for loose connections 


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) 

Engine exhaust system - inspect 


Flame 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 & shiftshaft splines (SD) 




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 stop/start second station (ISE) 





WOT_____________________RPM (measure with workshop 

tachometer, verify with helm tacho) 


Trim tab adjustment 

Check timing 

Use DDT 

Check for fault codes 






Important 


Inspect corrosion control anodes 

Quicksilver MerCathode system - test output (ISE) 

Check/reset fault codes (ISE) 







Drain gear housing & refill with appropriate Quicksilver 

Gear Lube (SD) 







Check crankcase oil 

Closed cooling - inspect pressure cap hoses and clamps (ISE) 





Water separating fuel filter - check (ISE) 

Lubricate propeller shaft splines (SD) 






Instrument operation 

Idle_______________RPM (use workshop tachometer) 





Use DDT 







Important 




Service Performed by: Date: Dealer Stamp Required Service Performed by: Date: Dealer Stamp Required 

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Lubricate propeller shaft, drive shaft, and shiftshaft splines (SD) 


















Check timing 

Use DDT 







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Check timing 

Use DDT 




































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Check timing 

Use DDT 




































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Check timing 

Use DDT 









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Service Performed by: Date: Dealer Stamp Required 

Date trip Details Hours Fuel Usage Weather Conditions/Comments 

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Date trip Details Hours Fuel Usage Weather Conditions/Comments Date trip Details Hours Fuel Usage Weather Conditions/Comments 

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