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1. P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 USA Page 40 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 5 Predelivery PDI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists Section 5 Predelivery PDI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists Table of Contents Predelivery Inspection PDI 0 c cccceceeeeeceeeeeseseeeeeeees 42 Customer Delivery Inspection CDI rnrrnnnnnannrnnnnnnonnnnnnn 44 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 41 Section 5 Predelivery PDI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists Predelivery Inspection PDI IMPORTANT This checklist is for packages equipped with Axius For engine packages not equipped with Axius use the standard MerCruiser PDI checklist Perform these tasks before the Customer Delivery Inspection CDI N A Check Adjust g O0OOOOOOOOO OOOOO OO OO Page 42 Item Check Before Running Service bulletin updates or repairs completed Drain plug installed and drain valves closed Seawater inlet valve open Engine mounts tight Engine alignment Drive unit fasteners tightened to specifications Power trim cylinders fasteners tight Battery of proper rating fully charged secured with protective covers in place All electrical connections tight Exhaust system hose clamps tight All fuel connections tight Correct propeller selected installed and tightened to specifications Throttle shift and steering system fa
2. Changing any parameter from the original factory equipment and settings can have a negative affect on performance and changes should not be made without consulting the OEM and a MerCuiser product integration engineer first The vessel personality is the property of the OEM and any changes or upgrades to the personality must be approved and distributed by the OEM Mercury will assist with software personality changes only at the request of the boat manufacturer VesselView If Equipped The SmartCraft VesselView is the recommended information source for all drive information engine information fault codes vessel information basic navigation data and system information Refer to the VesselView Operator s Manual for more information VesselView 27198 VesselView SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges If Equipped The SmartCraft SC1000 and SC100 digital gauges complement VesselView Refer to the SC1000 and SC100 Digital Gauge Operator s Manual for more information Typical SmartCraft gauges a Tachometer b Speedometer c LCD System View display Page 2 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System Analog Gauges If Equipped Instrumentation packages may vary and may contain additional gauges The owner and operator should be familiar with all the instruments and their functions on the boat Ask your boat dealer to explain the gauges and normal readings that appear on your boat
3. Placing the ERC in Throttle Only will avoid unintended gear engagement The drives will turn using the steering wheel or joystick and the RPM of the engines can be increased while in the throttle only mode but the drives remain in neutral THROTTLE ONLY button To engage Throttle Only mode 1 2 3 4 Place both ERC levers in neutral Press the THROTTLE ONLY button located on the DTS touchpad The THROTTLE ONLY button light illuminates and the neutral lights blink Place either ERC lever into gear The warning horn will beep each time the levers are moved in and out of gear while in Throttle Only but the drives will remain in neutral The RPM of the engines can be increased while the drives remain in Neutral Throttle Only mode also affects the joystic The drives will steer and the engines will rev but the drives will remail in neutral NOTE Pressing the THROTTLE ONLY button while the ERC levers are in gear turns off the button light but the boat remains in throttle only mode until you place the levers in neutral To disengage throttle only mode 1 2 3 Bring both ERC levers to neutral Throttle only will not disengage unless the ERC levers are in neutral Press the THROTTLE ONLY button The THROTTLE ONLY button light turns off The neutral lights stop flashing and go solid and the joystick becomes active 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 11 Section 2 On the Water 1 Single Lever The
4. Transfer Axius Premier If Equipped Chartplotter Requirements Many of the features of Axius Premier use information from the chartplotter to function However not every chartplotter has the quality of information needed to allow these features to work properly The chartplotter on your boat has been selected from an approved list created and maintained by Mercury MerCruiser These chartplotters use specific software to meet the stringent demands to function with the Axius Premier system Poor quality or inaccurate information generated by unapproved chartplotters or software can cause the features to behave erratically unexpectedly or not function at all Updating software to an unapproved version can also cause the system to not function correctly See your dealer or call Mercury Customer Service for approved plotters plotter settings and compatible software in the event your chartplotter needs service Axius Premier Trackpad Features General Information The following list provides some general information about the Axius Premier trackpad e Axius Premier functions are controlled through the Axius trackpad only and are displayed on VesselView All other Axius Premier trackpad screens appear on VesselView e Pressing any button on VesselView dismisses the Axius Premier CAN trackpad screen from the VesselView screen unless the screen was chosen from the VesselView environment menu The following information shows the location and expla
5. and rotated at the same time Page 8 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water The following picture gives a limited example of the basic responses to inputs from the joystick and should be used for reference only The pictures show an approximate correlation between joystick inputs and the corresponding movement of the vessel Exact maneuvers will require multiple joystick inputs and additional user corrections to maintain the maneuver over time a Forward b Starboard c Reverse d Port e Port yaw f Starboard yaw 45131 Special Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Features The DTS system features several alternate operational modes for the Electronic Remote Control ERC levers Any of the listed features can operate simultaneously ERC levers with DTS touchpad Typical NEUTRAL lights Illuminate when the drive is in the neutral gear position The lights flash when the engine is in throttle only mode TROLL Allows the boat operator to set the engine speed for slow speed trolling or maneuvering RPM will be limited from idle to approximately 700 1200 rpm c TRANSFER Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm Refer to Helm Transfer DOCK Reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50 of normal throttle THROTTLE ONLY Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm up without shifting the transmission into gear f 1 LEVER Enables the throttle and shift functions
6. authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer for assistance Troubleshooting Charts Joystick One or both remote controls are not in neutral Put both remote controls The joystick does not control the boat in neutral One or One or both engines are not running Start the engine or engines One or both engines are not running Start the engine or engines are not running Start the engine or engines Response to joystick input is erratic or the joystick Ensure there are no radios or other sources of electronic or magnetic operates independent of input interference near the joystick Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that indicate reduced engine power If found have the system checked by your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer The joystick operates eratically Check trim position Trim drives down The joystick operates too agressively Activate Dock mode The joystick does not function properly and a fault code is set Page 32 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 3 Troubleshooting Electronic Remote Controls The ERC electronic remote control lever is too hard or Adjust detent tension See Section 1 Dual Handle Electronic too easy to move out of neutral detent Remote Control with DTS Trackpad Features and Operation Adjust the handle tension screw See Section 1 Dual Handle Electronic Remote Control with DTS Trackpad Features and Operation The ERC lever has too much or too little resistance throug
7. engines respond on put the handles in neutral and push the 1 LEVER button to disengage The ERC control joystick and steering wheel do not Press TRANSFER on DTS track pad to restore helm control function Multiple helm boats only Boat goes forward but will not go backwards quickly Trim drives down 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 33 Section 3 Troubleshooting Steering System The starboard key switch is tuned off Turn on the key The steering wheel steers the boat but operates without end stops Check if the starboard power circuit breaker has tripped Reset the circuit breaker if tripped Reduce speed and change to joystick for directional control Check VesselView for faults Check steering actuator fuse on back of engine Check steering clevis pin Steering wheel does not steer the boat Check harness connectors in steering actuators Check steering fluid level and fill if necessary See Section 5 Maintenance in the appropriate engine Owner s Operator s and Warranty manual Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser service technician Key off and key on Check and start the port engine Check the trim Adjust if necessary Se Pane Doat IS Noras responsive Check the steering fluid level and fill if necessary See Section 5 Maintenancein the appropriate engine Owner s Operator s and Warranty manual Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser service technician Key off and key on to
8. of both engines to be controlled by the port lever SYNC Turns off or on the auto synchronization feature Refer to Synchronizing Engines 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 9 Section 2 On the Water increase and Increases and decreases settings for TROLL decrease Raises and lowers the drives for best efficiency or for conditions like shallow water trailering Trim controls etc NOTE Not all functions may be active Dock Dock mode reduces the RPM throughout the range by 50 Dock mode also reduces available power when the joystick is enabled allowing finer control of engine power in close quarter situations DOCK button To engage Dock mode 1 Place both ERC levers to any detent Press the DOCK button located on the DTS Touchpad attached to the ERC levers The DOCK button light turns on Place either ERC lever into gear ak wn The engines raise the RPM at a proportionally lower RPM for the ERC lever position and with half the usually available power To disengage Dock mode 1 Bring both ERC levers to any detent 2 Press the DOCK button The DOCK button light turns off Page 10 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water Throttle Only NOTE The joystick can become active if it is moved any time the engines are running and the ERC levers are in neutral position Throttle Only mode should be used to disable the joystick if the captain is not in command at the helm
9. sensor signals are available The boat will attempt to steer to a waypoint or a route from the chartplotter Arrival at the waypoint must be acknowledged before the vessel will proceed to the next waypoint along the route Engages Auto Heading mode which will hold the boat on a fixed course at the speed that the operator chooses Heading control is available when the Auto Heading button is pressed GPS and IMU signals are available See Turn lt and gt for course adjustment information A chartplotter not needed for this feature Resume Resumes previous Auto Heading course if the boat s direction has not been changed 90 or more NOTE Moving the steering wheel will always take control of the boat A slight detent will have to be overcome to give the operator feedback that the they are taking control from the Precision Pilot Changing gears using the electronic remote control ERC lever will also disable the autopilot mode Page 6 90 8M0052426 en DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water Section 2 On the Water Table of Contents Getting Start d snaanavasnmsmiinimeiiieasdnriasvndtvivelinderee 8 Disengaging Auto Heading ecse 18 2 Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust 8 To Resume to a Heading rennrrvnrnnvrvvvvvvnnnvrrenrnnn 18 To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse 8 Skyhook Station Keeping Optional eee 19 To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Precision Pilot Modes ar
10. your power package contact your dealer or any authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealership If you need additional assistance 1 Talk with the dealership s sales manager or service manager Contact the owner of the dealership if the sales manager and service manager have been unable to resolve the problem 2 If your question concern or problem cannot be resolved by your dealership please contact Mercury Marine Service Office for assistance Mercury Marine will work with you and your dealership to resolve all problems The following information will be needed by the Customer Service e Your name and address Page 38 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 4 Customer Assistance Information e Daytime telephone number Model and serial numbers for your power package The name and address of your dealership e Nature of problem Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service For assistance call fax or write Please include your daytime telephone number with mail and fax correspondence Telephone Ma Mercury Marine W6250 West Pioneer Road P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 1 920 929 5040 1 920 906 6033 Mercury Marine Ltd 2395 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga Ontario L5N 7W6 Canada 1 905 567 6372 MERC 1 905 567 8515 Mercury Marine Australia 132 140 Frankston Road Dandenong Victoria 3164 Australia 61 3 9791 5822 61 3 9793 5880 Marine Power Europe Inc Parc Industriel de
11. 34 Trackpad Features ccccccceceeeeeeecceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseaees 34 Auto Pilot rrnnvroronnrnrrorvnrrnnvrersnnrrrrsrnerrnnrnrrsnnnnsssrnrernnnn 34 RR 35 3 Page 31 Section 3 Troubleshooting Check VesselView First Your VesselView display is the primary information source for the various functions of your boat Consult the VesselView display if you suspect something is wrong VesselView displays faults and other information that can be helpful in determining the current status of various systems that could be causing your concern and the solution to the problem Diagnosing DTS Problems Your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer has the proper service tools for diagnosing problems on Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Systems The Electronic Control Module ECM Propulsion Control Module PCM on these engines has the ability to detect some problems with the system when they occur and store a Trouble Code in the ECM PCM s memory This code can then be read later by a service technician using a special diagnostic tool Engine Guardian System The Engine Guardian System monitors the critical sensors on the engine for any early indications of problems The system will respond to a problem by emitting a continuous beep and or reducing engine power in order to provide engine protection If Guardian System has been activated reduce throttle speed The horn will turn off when throttle speed is within the allowable limit Consult an
12. Axius system features the ability to command both engines with a single lever This feature simplifies engine management during rough sea conditions by allowing you to grasp a single lever to command both engines simultaneously It has no affect on Joystick function It is not the same as the system feature called Sync 1 LEVER button To engage 1 single lever mode Place both ERC levers in neutral Press the 1 LEVER button located on the DTS Touchpad attached to the ERC levers The 1 LEVER button lights Place the starboard ERC lever into gear ak WN gt The engine RPM raises and lowers simultaneously while the drives remain in the same gear To disengage 1 single lever mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press the 1 LEVER button The 1 LEVER button light turns off Sync The Axius system features Sync an automatic engine synchronization feature which enables automatically at key up Sync monitors the position of both ERC levers If both levers are within 10 of one another the port engine synchronizes to the starboard engine s RPM The SmartCraft system will automatically disengage Sync at the last 95 of throttle position range to allow each engine the ability to reach maximum available RPM Sync cannot engage until its minimum RPM is met The indicator light on the SYNC button is on when both engines are on The light is yellow when the engines are not being synced at idle and 95 of throttle The ligh
13. COLLISION HAZARD MAINTAIN PROPER LOOKOUT Waypoint sequencing will turn boat automatically at waypoints Pop up screen warning Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button The WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button light turns on and a single horn beep sounds Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button a second time to put Axius Premier in Standby mode All lights other than STANDBY turn off Cruise Control The VesselView system features integrated throttle cruise control cruise which allows the operator to limit the peak RPM of choice below Wide Open Throttle WOT This feature requires VesselView Refer to the owner s manual provided with your VesselView for operation instructions These additional notes are exclusive to your package You can change or disengage cruise through the screen at any time Cruise resets when the key is turned off If the cruise limit is changed while the levers are at WOT cruise gradually changes to the new speed 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 25 Section 2 On the Water e Cruise does not disengage if the ERC levers are at a higher engine speed than the actual RPM Bring the levers back to the forward detent to disengage Dual Helm If Equipped Dual Helm Station Transfer NOTE Transfer will not activate if the joystick stick is in operation due to not allowing helm transfer while in gear The TRANSFER button allows the boat operator to transfer control of the boat from the active helm to the inactive helm H
14. NOTE The following applies to CE marked products only Trademark and Copyright Information The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this guide was approved for printing Mercury Marine whose policy is one of continuous improvement reserves the right to discontinue models at any time or to change specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligation Mercury Marine Fond du Lac Wisconsin USA Printed in USA 2010 Mercury Marine Mercury Mercury Marine MerCruiser Mercury MerCruiser Mercury Racing Mercury Precision Parts Mercury Propellers Mariner Quicksilver 1 On The Water Alpha Bravo Bravo Two Bravo Three Pro Max OptiMax Sport Jet JetDrive K Planes MerCathode RideGuide SmartCraft Zero Effort VesselView Zeus Axius Total Command M with Waves logo Mercury with Waves logo and SmartCraft logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Mercury Product Protection logo is a registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation oO N N y N ite Q Q 9 oO e gt Welcome You have selected 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 This manual is a supplement to the owners manual provided with your engine and provides addi
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16. Requirements eenen 13 Axius Premier Trackpad Features 13 General Information 13 Standby ereen a E eis 13 Standby and Active Lights 14 Pow r ICOM i enesto anaiita anai aeaee 14 Auto HeadiNg smiesne enri 15 Heading Adjustment and Override 18 Disengaging Auto Heading 18 To Resume to a Heading ccenn 18 Skyhook Station Keeping Optional eee 19 Precision Pilot Modes rrrnranrrvnvnvvnnnvvvnnnnnrvvnrrvrnnnvsvnnennn 20 Track Waypoint iussnonnnnnvornonnrnnvnvvnnnnnvrnrrnnrnevsvvnnnssrrenrnnnn 21 Engaging Track Waypoint Mode 21 Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode 22 Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode 22 Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival 22 Waypoint SEQUENCE eee ee eeeeteteeeettteeeeeneeeeeeeeees 23 Cruis Control cian iescccesitieesas ab ecteatacciesiecneecnarenaees 25 Dual Helm If Equipped eee eeceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeees 26 Dual Helm Station Transfer 26 DTS Greer 26 AXUS sc chcsseevecartetsacteaesucteeccncteddcdac usb derekdnnekdeded frnmnse bande 26 Battery Information acneei 27 Long Term Battery Storage amp Maintenance RECOMMENCATIONS 2 0 ccccccceccceeccceeteeeeeeseeeeeececeeedeeeeeeeareens 27 RECOMMISSIONING ecceeeeeeeeeeneeeteeeeeeeeaeeseenaeeeeeeeees 27 Contingent Operations ceiiiec ai 28 Port Engine Only Operation cceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Axius Shift Override Emergency Procedure 28 Transportin
17. Track Waypoint does not function if both handles are in neutral or reverse 3 Manually steer the boat to the direction of the first waypoint and hold the boat steady at a safe operating speed 4 Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button on the Axius Premier Trackpad The TRACK WAYPOINT button light turns on and a single horn beep sounds indicating Track Waypoint engaged Track Waypoint tracks to the first waypoint on the chart plotter course Two horn beeps sound if Track Waypoint does not engage O a Indicator light STANDBY ACTIVE b TRACK WAYPOINT button SKYHOOK j ques TURN RESUME SENT i 29 AUTO TRACK MP Oo 90 8M0052426 46115 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 21 Section 2 On the Water 5 The VesselView TRACK WAYPOINT screen displays on VesselView for one second after pressing the TRACK WAYPOINT button The display shows the digital heading that the boat is traveling the angles of the drives and engine speed in RPM See Mode Display in VesselView 8 2 Roep 1 46 PM AUTOPILOT Track Waypoint screen Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode 1 Disengage the Track Waypoint mode by one of the following methods e Press the TRACK WAYPOINT button on the Axius Premier Trackpad The TRACK WAYPOINT button light goes off and Axius Premier goes to Standby The STANDBY light turns on e Turn the steering wheel hard enough to overcome the detent and Axius Premier features go into Standby e Move both ERC lever
18. Your package may include the following types of gauges may be included with your power package 3 4 5 ttl RPM yi TTAN E CRUISELOG 32757 fa e e e naerenn O Incates ngne operating empa C Records engine opeaingime Electronic Helm Steering The electronic helm steering operates through electronic signals A computer controlled electric motor simulates the resistance feedback found in hydraulic steering systems We recommend that you drive carefully until you have a chance to explore the Axius system s handling characteristics and boat s response in an open area clear of obstructions or other boat traffic The electronic steering can provide a faster steering response than expected To confirm your steering range from lock to lock ensure that the STBD key is on The engines do not have to be running for this test Steer hard to STBD until the wheel stops This stop is electric and is driven by the electric motor attached to the steering wheel Begin turning the wheel to port and count the number of turns until the wheel stops at the port lock in the full hard over position This number of turns will result in your drives translating from full STBD 26 degrees to full port 26 degrees with the center straight ahead position being zero 0 degrees You may experience times where the electronic endstops of the wheel are not felt This will not result in loss of steering The d
19. ading can only be resumed within four minutes of Auto Heading mode being disengaged and if the boat has not turned more than 90 Page 18 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water If you disengaged the auto heading by turning the steering wheel or if you pressed one of the TURN buttons with auto heading still engaged press the RESUME button to resume the previous heading O O a Port TURN button b Starboard TURN button c RESUME button d AUTO HEADING button STANDBY ACTIVE SKYHOOK Og ques TURN b IO Of ER WAYPOINT SEQUENCE O AUTO TRACK 1 EADING WAYPOINT 43579 Skyhook Station Keeping Optional The vessel may be equipped with the Skyhook Station Keeping feature This system utilizes global positioning system technology GPS and an electronic compass to automatically control shifting throttling and steering to maintain heading and approximate position This feature can be helpful when waiting for space near a fuel dock waiting for bridges to open or when the water is too deep for an anchor Skyhook does not maintain an exact fixed position but rather will hold the vessel in a fixed compass heading within an area The size of this area is affected by the accuracy of the GPS satellite system the satellite signal quality the physical position of the satellites relative to the receiver solar flares and the proximity of the receiver on the vessel to large structures and trees Under t
20. ave an operator at each helm during transfer in case the transfer is not successful The transfer can only be accomplished when the ERC levers at both helms are in the neutral position All engaged DTS functions carry over to the new active helm but are not active because the boat is in neutral Most Axius and Axius Premier functions that are engaged at the active helm will remain engaged but not active due to the boat being in neutral Skyhook however will turn off upon transfer but can be engaged again at the new helm The memory in the chartplotter at the active helm will be shared with the new helm if the new helm is equipped with a chartplotter Helms without chartplotters lose the ability to use Track and Waypoint Sequence at that helm The ACTIVE light on the Axius touchpad is illuminated at the station that is in control of the boat The following functions carry over in their current state when the helm is transferred DTS NOTE The following features will remain on if they were on although they will not be active until the ERC levers are moved out of neutral 1 DOCK 2 THROTTLE ONLY 3 1 LEVER Axius NOTE Auto heading requires that the boat be in gear and moving to engage It will not be active during transfer as all controls must be in the Neutral position Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attemp
21. ch operation all helms Cause and effect of steering torque or pull instruct on using a firm steering grip explain boat spin out and how to trim for neutral steering U S Coast Guard capacity plate Proper seating Importance of personal flotation devices PFDs or life vests and throwable PFDs throw cushions Functions of SmartCraft accessories if applicable Off season storage and maintenance schedule Engine starting stopping shifting using throttle Boat lights battery switch location fuses breakers Trailer if applicable Safety Enable Throttle Only and demonstrate its ability to disable shifting of the electronic remote control and joystick while engines are running Joystick Demonstrate that the joystick requires both engines to be running to operate Rotate the joystick to port and starboard to demonstrate pivot capabilities Place the joystick to port to translate the boat while demonstrating the ability to compensate for current and wind by rotating the top of the joystick and inputting slight forward and reverse inputs Repeat going starboard Enable docking mode to demonstrate reduced throttle response for the joystick maneuvers Upgrades Demonstrate methods to enable and disable Auto Heading if equipped Demonstrate methods to enable and disable Skyhook if equipped Demonstrate methods to enable and disable AutoPilot Waypoint Sequencing if equipped Upgrade features can be disabled by moving the st
22. ctly or carelessly Observe them carefully These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal Strict compliance with these special instructions while performing the service plus common sense operation are major accident prevention measures A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Axius Generation 2 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 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 2012 Mercury Marine 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 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 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Getting to Kno
23. d engine in reverse and the port engine in forward e To spin to the left place the port engine in reverse and the starboard engine in forward e To increase the rate of turn simultaneously adjust each ERC lever for more throttle More reverse throttle will be needed to compensate for the forward drive Maneuvering After Engine or Module Failure If an engine helm or steering module stops functioning during use the remaining drive is electronically limited while turning inboard This limit is to remove the possibility of the drives making contact with each other since the active drive is unable to determine the position of the disabled drive The boat is still operational but maneuverability is decreased when turning toward the side that is not working Refer to the inboard drive angle limit in the table below The drive is still capable of turning through its full range when turning away from the disabled drive Use extra caution when one of the drives is disabled Drive limits of engine with module failure Engines with and without Emissions Control Maximum Inboard Drive Angle Limit 5 0L 350 MAG 377 MAG models 3 0 Degrees 8 2L models 11 5 Degrees The limit may be greater than specified in the table depending on the propulsion personality and distance between drives Maneuvering with the Joystick A spinning propeller a moving boat or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers Stop t
24. ds to navigation If using Precision Pilot a chartplotter and a GPS unit to navigate along a series of waypoints a route be aware that the boat will not travel to the precise location of the waypoint before initiating a turn to the next waypoint Your chart plotter establishes a zone around the point called an arrival circle and the Precision Pilot system will announce arrival at the waypoint when the boat enters that zone Track Waypoint In some Precision Pilot modes Auto Heading Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequence the boat navigates a preset course The boat does not automatically respond to hazards such as other watercraft obstacles swimmers or underwater terrain Collision with these hazards could cause boat damage serious injury or death The operator must stay at the helm ready to evade hazards and warn others of course changes IMPORTANT Track Waypoint can only be used with chart plotters approved by Mercury applications engineers Track Waypoint allows the boat to automatically navigate to a specific waypoint or sequence of waypoints called a waypoint route Waypoint data needs to be provided to VesselView by a third party chart plotter Refer to your chart plotter s user manual for details Engaging Track Waypoint Mode To engage the Track Waypoint mode of Axius Premier 1 Turn on the chart plotter and select a single waypoint or waypoint route to be tracked 2 Place both ERC handles in forward gear
25. e boat is following when the AUTO HEADING button is pressed When in Auto Heading mode VesselView will show CTS Course to Steer and the steering indicators will indicate the position of the drives being controlled by the autopilot The CTS will not represent the actual heading of the vessel but the course it is attempting to steer 8 2 Fer 1 45 PM AUTOPILOT CTS M 1010 31409 42 1 4 To adjust the heading while auto heading is active and the button light is on press the TURN button on the trackpad or deflect and hold the joystick in the direction of the desired course adjustment until a beep is heard 5 To make a turn e Press one of the TURN buttons in the direction you want to turn Each press of the button changes the desired heading by 10 O O a Port TURN button STANDBY HETE b Starboard TURN button SKYHOOK Ge KD TURN b 6 N ji WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE _ TRACK HEADING WAYPOINT 43578 Page 16 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water e Deflect and hold the joystick in the direction you want to turn left port or right starboard until a beep is heard and this will adjust your course by 1 24707 Adjusting the heading to starboard port is the opposite 6 To disengage Auto Heading mode turn the steering wheel or press the AUTO HEADING button A single beep sounds when it disengages If the s
26. ed RPM setting IMPORTANT The boat s stopping distance increases during manual gear engagement operation Transporting an Axius Boat The drives on an Axius boat are not connected by a tie bar and can be moved independently by gravity and the vibrations of traveling making it possible for the drives to contact each other Avoid the possibility of the drives making contact during travel 1 Remove the propellers optional on short moves 2 Put the drives in the full up trailer position 3 Push each drive out towards the side of the boat past the straight ahead position When trimmed up and pushed outward the drives will move away from each other if they move Boat on trailer drives trimmed up and pushed outward 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 29 Section 2 On the Water Notes Page 30 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 3 Troubleshooting Section 3 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Check VesselView First uusnnravvvnrnnvrvnvvvnnnnvvvnnnnrrnrrennnne 32 Diagnosing DTS Problems ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 32 Engine Guardian System mrssrravvvnnnnnvvnrennrnnvrvennnnnrrerennen 32 Troubleshooting ChartS msarrnnnrrnnnrnnonnrnnnnnnrnnrnrnnnernnnnnnnn 32 JOYSUEK Lien en a each deeds eds 32 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Electronic Remote Controls ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 33 Steering System uararrnrrnnnnonnnnrvnnnnnsnnrnennnnnnnnnrsennnnnnnn
27. eering wheel the ERCs or by pushing the AP trackpad feature button again Steering wheel Demonstrate that the starboard keyswitch must be on for the steering wheel to autocenter and force feedback Show the location of the 20 A circuit breaker Demonstrate the steering wheel autocenter feature Maintenance Explain hydraulic power steering fluid checks fluid required and service intervals for power steering filter if equipped Registration Complete and submit warranty registration provide the customer with a copy 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010
28. el with the joystick in open water Thereafter you should occasionally practice operating without the joystick in case the joystick becomes inoperable Both engines must be running and both ERC levers must be in neutral for the joystick to operate Engine Guardian Strategy IMPORTANT Boat speed could be reduced to idle and may not respond to the throttle Engine Guardian Strategy is designed to help reduce the potential for engine damage by reducing engine power when a potential problem is sensed by the ECM or SmartCraft system When the Guardian system detects a failure in the shift system or other abnormal condition it will leave the shift actuator in the last known position Thus if you are in gear and there is a fault you stay in gear Pulling the lanyard activating the E stop switch or turning the key to the off position and restarting the engine will result in the gear position returning to Neutral This allows you to still maneuver the vessel in a forward gear and still get to port It is always wise to be cognizant of your surroundings when starting or shifting the vessel Engine Guardian monitors e Oil pressure e Coolant temperature e Seawater pressure Engine overspeed e Exhaust Manifold Temperature 8 2 models without Emissions Control and all models with Emissions Control Should Engine Guardian engage on your vessel your SmartCraft instrumentation will indicate this and advise you to reduce throttle if necessary Eng
29. eration throughout range Acceleration from idle RPM is normal WOT RPM within specification in forward gear EC models run two full operating cycles key ON OFF to WOT with engine at normal operating temperature while monitoring engine with G3 CDS to verify engine goes into closed loop engine control Power trim operation Confirm vessel personality list Ensure the steering wheel returns to center position during key ON of starboard engine Perform IMU compass calibration and zero heading correction with CDS G3 Service Tool Maneuver the boat to port by moving the joystick to full port Ensure undesirable movement can be corrected by minimal operator joystick input Maneuver the boat to starboard by moving the joystick to full starboard Ensure that undesirable movement can be corrected by minimal operator joystick input Ensure vessel tracks a straight course at cruising speed Perform drive alignment if required with CDS G3 Service Tool Enable Auto Heading and drive for one minute at cruising speed ensuring less than 5 deviation to port or starboard Check steering response by steering boat from lock to lock at different speeds starting at idle and accelerating through cruising speed in 1000 RPM increments Perform a hard starboard turn at in gear idle while increasing to WOT while in turn Ensure that boat steering remains responsive Perform a hard starboard turn at in gear idle with both engines running Turn the s
30. es for service contact the nearest authorized dealer Refer to the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory If for any reason you cannot obtain service contact the nearest Regional Service Center Outside the United States and Canada contact the nearest Marine Power International Service Center Stolen Power Package If your power package is stolen immediately advise the local authorities and Mercury Marine of the model and serial numbers and to whom the recovery is to be reported This information is maintained in a database at Mercury Marine to aid authorities and dealers in recovery of stolen power packages Attention Required After Submersion 1 Before recovery contact an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer 2 After recovery immediate service by an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer is required to reduce the possibility of serious engine damage Replacement Service Parts Avoid fire or explosion hazard Electrical ignition and fuel system components on Mercury Marine products comply with federal and international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion Do not use replacement electrical or fuel system components that do not comply with these standards When servicing the electrical and fuel systems properly install and tighten all components Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for most of their life They are also expected to operate in both fresh and saltwater environments These condit
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32. h its range of motion Key off and key on Check the Throttle Only button on the DTS trackpad Put the ERC levers in neutral and push the button to disengage if the The ERC lever increases engine RPM but the engines light is on do not engage gears and the boat does not move Engage gears manually See Section 2 Axius Shift Override Emergency Procedure Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer If the engine only reaches 50 of WOT check the DOCKING button on the DTS trackpad Put the handles in neutral and push the button to disengage if light is on Check VesselView to see if cruise control is enabled Disable cruise control The ERC lever controls the engine and drive but does not reach wide open throttle Check for damage to the propeller If found contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser service technician to ask if the propellers need to be repaired or changed Check VesselView for Guardian fault codes that indicate reduced engine power If found contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer Check the TROLL button on the DTS track pad If light is on put the handles in Neutral and push the TROLL button to The ERC lever controls the engine and drive but does disengage not respond in a linear manner Check whether dock mode or cruise control are on If on turn off or disengage Check the 1 LEVER button on the DTS track pad If the light is When one ERC lever is moved both
33. he engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat The joystick provides a single lever interface to maneuver the vessel Operating the vessel with the joystick is well suited for close quarter and docking operations in most situations The computer control system automatically calculates the steering angle of each drive the throttle level and the proper gear to push or rotate the boat in a direction corresponding to a joystick movement or twist For example if you move the joystick sideways the computer control system applies a thrust to the boat in the sideways direction Rotating the joystick prompts the computer to create forces that rotate the boat around its center You can move and rotate the joystick at the same time allowing intricate movements in tight quarters The joystick is proportional which means that the greater distance from the center that the joystick is moved the more thrust that is applied to the boat in that direction to move the boat For joystick movement of the boat 1 Both engines must be running for the joystick to operate 2 For best control trim both drives to the full down position VesselView will display a reminder when the joystick is initiated 3 Move both electronic remote control ERC levers to the neutral position 4 Move the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to move or twist the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to rotate The joystick can be moved
34. ine Guardian may also reduce throttle for you if the situation requires it To avoid a possible recurrence of the problem you should contact an authorized dealer The ECM stores the fault and with this information the technician will be able to more rapidly diagnose problems Page 4 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System Axius Premier Features If Equipped Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions The Axius Premier System is a fully integrated system utilizing a GPS sensor an optional boat manufacturer or customer supplied NMEA 0183 compatible chart plotter an inertial measurement unit IMU VesselView and the Axius Premier trackpad provided with the system No aftermarket autopilot is necessary Avoid serious injury from collision with other boats running aground or striking objects in the water Always maintain a diligent lookout while the boat is operating in any Precision Pilot mode The Precision Pilot system cannot react to avoid other boats shallow water or objects in the water Axius Premier requires the following e CAN based navigational information from a GPS unit An approved NMEA0183 equipped chartplotter CAN based navigational information from an inertial measurement unit IMU e Mercury CAN based Autopilot trackPad e VesselView The Axius Premier Precision Pilot trackpad gives the operator control over the following features Skyhook allows the boat to hold
35. ins the function of the Axius trackpad lights and buttons Standby When Axius Premier is in Standby mode the following information is shown on the VesselView In Standby mode the display shows a digital compass value and the angle of the drives e The compass value is the actual current heading from the Axius Inertial Measurement Unit IMU 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 13 Section 2 On the Water On the right side of the screen an icon labeled OFF indicates that Axius Premier is not engaged Gam FG g Standby screen on VesselView AUTOPILOT a OFF icon 7 b Heading c Drive angle reference d Engine RPM 31408 Standby and Active Lights The Axius Premier trackpad is off when the STANDBY light is illuminated You must press a button to activate a mode The ACTIVE light is illuminated when one mode of Axius Premier is on If the STANDBY light is off or blinking while nothing is ACTIVE check for the following A problem with the GPS or the IMU e The steering wheel endstops have been exceeded or lost A fault has been set that will not allow autopilot FO Os STANDBY 5 ACTIVE SKYHOOK que TURN D gt a STANDBY light b ACTIVE light lt gt WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE lt gt Cc Co 0 AUTO TRACK HEADING WAYPOINT 43574 Power Icon The power icon 0 indicates a button that engages or disengages the Axius Premier trackpad function i
36. ions require numerous special parts Exercise care when replacing marine engine parts because specifications are different from those of the standard automotive engine For example one of the most important special replacement parts is the cylinder head gasket Marine engines cannot use steel type automotive head gaskets because saltwater is highly corrosive A marine engine head gasket uses special materials to resist corrosion Because marine engines must be capable of running at or near maximum RPM much of the time they also have special valve springs valve lifters pistons bearings camshafts and other heavy duty moving parts Mercury MerCruiser marine engines have other special modifications to provide long life and dependable performance Parts and Accessories Inquiries Direct any inquiries concerning Quicksilver replacement parts and accessories to your local authorized dealer The dealer has the necessary information to order parts and accessories for you if they are not in stock Only authorized dealers can purchase genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories from the factory Mercury Marine does not sell to unauthorized dealers or retail customers When inquiring on parts and accessories the dealer requires the engine model and serial numbers to order the correct parts Resolving a Problem Satisfaction with your Mercury MerCruiser product is very important to your dealer and to us If you ever have a problem question or concern about
37. ision Pilot Modes In some Precision Pilot modes Auto Heading Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequence the boat navigates a preset course The boat does not automatically respond to hazards such as other watercraft obstacles swimmers or underwater terrain Collision with these hazards could cause boat damage serious injury or death The operator must stay at the helm ready to evade hazards and warn others of course changes Avoid injury from unexpected turns at high speeds Engaging the Track Waypoint or Waypoint Sequence feature while on plane can cause the boat to turn sharply Confirm the direction of the next waypoint before engaging these autopilot features When underway in Waypoint Sequence mode be prepared to take appropriate action when reaching a waypoint Page 20 90 8M0052426 en DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water Axius Premier contains several modes that can steer your vessel to a specific compass heading or to destinations generated from a chartplotter and GPS unit If using a device to generate course information you must be very familiar with the operation of that chartplotter and GPS unit before attempting to use Precision Pilot to steer your vessel Precision Pilot does not control speed only direction and it can not sense hazards to navigation These automatic modes do not relieve the operator of the responsibility to stay at the helm and keep a vigilant lookout for other vessels persons in the water or hazar
38. istance Information Section 4 Customer Assistance Information Table of Contents Owner Service Assistance Local Repair Service screenen Service Away From Home rrnnnnnnnnvrnnnnnnrnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnn Stolen Power Package c ccecceceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeees Attention Required After Submersion s es Replacement Service Parts rrrrnrrnnnnnrrnnrrrnnnnrnarnrnnnnnn Parts and Accessories Inquiries 0 0 0 eee 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Resolving a Problem rrrurnnrnnvnvvnnnnnvrvnrnnrnnervvnnnrvsrnnrenn 38 Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer ST NE TE 39 Ordering Literature cec cece ceeccee cece eeceeaeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeeeaaes 39 United States and Canada sesvonnnnnvovnrnnrnnnrvvnnnrvrrnnrenn 39 Outside the United States and Canada 0 40 Page 37 Section 4 Customer Assistance Information Owner Service Assistance Local Repair Service If you need service for your Mercury MerCruiser powered boat take it to your authorized dealer Only authorized dealers specialize in Mercury MerCruiser products and have factory trained mechanics special tools and equipment and genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories to properly service your engine NOTE Quicksilver parts and accessories are engineered and built by Mercury Marine specifically for Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboards Service Away From Home If you are away from your local dealer and the need aris
39. its position without lines or anchor NOTE The Skyhook feature is available pending boat manufacturer personality configuration Some boat manufacturers do not enable Skyhook from the factory Other boats have external notification devices installed and manufactured by the boat builder indicating the vessel is in Skyhook Auto Heading Steers the boat on a fixed compass heading Track Waypoint Automatically pilots the boat on a predetermined route from the chart plotter or GPS unit This can be a single waypoint or a series of waypoints assembled into a route If following a route at each waypoint transition the system will sound an alarm which must be acknowledged before the boat will proceed to the next waypoint Waypoint Sequence This feature is similar to Track Waypoint except the system will sound an alarm upon arriving at a waypoint and transition automatically to the next waypoint on the route O O oO a Skyhook STANDBY cS b Turn to starboard s OK c Waypoint Sequence h i i d Not used que EN lt e Track Waypoint gt gt f Auto Heading RESUME WAYPOINT g Resume I h Turn to port Self gt AUTO TRACK vin pie ge 43573 The buttons on the Precision Pilot trackpad have the following functions 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 5 Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System Skyhook Turn lt and gt Waypoint Sequence Track Waypoint Auto Heading E
40. ivery Inspection CDIl arrrrrnnarnnnnrrnnnrnnonrnnnnn 44 Page ii 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System 1 Table of Contents Features and Controls Electronic Helm Steering 3 Instrumentation i430 uviss E E a Electronic Helm Steering cccceceeeeeeeeesteeeees 3 Propulsion Personality oenen 2 Joystick Basic Operation 4 VesselView If Equipped rerrrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrrnnnnnrrnnnr 2 Engine Guardian Strategy 0 cccccsccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges If Axius Premier Features If Equipped rrrrnnnrnnvvvvnnnnnrrnrrnnr 5 EquUipped ua dumpet eruihdse 2 Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions 5 Analog Gauges If Equipped ornrnnrrrnrrnrrrnvvvnnnnnn 3 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 1 Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System Features and Controls Instrumentation Propulsion Personality The propulsion personality was developed by Mercury MerCruiser and your boat builder to ensure that vessel performance regarding joystick steering and autopilot work optimally for your vessel in ideal conditions As conditions vary such as wind and current additional user input may be required to compensate Changing engine performance gear ratios or propeller may affect the performance of the joystick as well as the top speed of the vessel
41. l When Skyhook is engaged the propellers turn but the rotation may not be obvious Ensure that no one is in the water near the vessel within 30 meters 100 feet and the passengers are secure when the engines are running Before engaging Skyhook brief all passengers on how Skyhook operates Direct them to stay out of the water and off the swim platform and to be alert for any sudden shifts in the vessel s position When Skyhook is engaged the captain must e Remain at the helm e Watch closely for anyone in the water near the vessel e Disengage Skyhook if anyone enters the water or approaches the vessel from the water e Watch for approaching vessels and disengage Skyhook if any vessel is on an intercept course 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 19 Section 2 On the Water Skyhook system response will change with wind and current conditions Familiarize yourself with how best to position your vessel regarding the speed and direction of wind and current When you place the bow into the wind the Skyhook system response is smoother Experiment to determine what works best for your vessel in various situations Occasionally the GPS signal may weaken or become temporarily unavailable When this happens Skyhook will sound an alarm and automatically disengage The drives will return to neutral and the vessel will drift with the wind and current You must be ready to take control of the helm at all times IMPORTANT Activities in the water
42. lly functional There are two primary aspects to consider State of Charge SOC and State of Health SOH A good test device will determine if a surface charge is giving a false indication of a good charge state State of Health is not as common as SOC but does indicate remaining useful life of the battery A SOH test device measures the internal resistance over a frequency range to give you a reading While it would be prudent to replace a battery if SOH is lt 50 do not put a battery into service that has less than a 30 State of Health A battery load tester is a general indicator of a battery s ability to provide a cranking current but it is not as accurate as actual SOC and SOH readings 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 27 Section 2 On the Water Another item of consideration is the quality of the connections being made to the batteries Inspect for corrosion and poor terminal connections crimp corrosion strand breakage etc prior to restoring batteries to full operation As required ensure battery cells have adequate electrolyte fluid levels use only distilled water and no metal funnels and use a silicone grease on the battery post terminals Contingent Operations Port Engine Only Operation The force feedback feature of the steering wheel is only available when the starboard key switch is in the on position If the starboard key switch is off or there has been damage to the starboard electrical system the port control
43. mine it is safe to turn the boat If so press the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button to acknowledge that it is safe for Axius Premier CAN Trackpad to automatically turn the boat and maneuver to the new course 8 2 FSR 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Please acknowledge that It is safe for the vessel to turn onto the new course 31414 Pop up screen warning 4 If the waypoint is not acknowledged the boat continues on its current heading 5 Atthe end of the Track Waypoint course input a new route or take control of the boat Otherwise the boat will revert to auto heading mode and continues on its last course heading Waypoint Sequence 1 Place the ERC lever or levers into forward WAYPOINT SEQUENCE does not engage if the levers are in neutral or reverse 2 Ifthe Track Waypoint button light is not on press the TRACK WAYPOINT button 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 23 Section 2 On the Water 3 Press the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button to engage Waypoint Sequence mode The indicator light on the button will illuminate O O a Indicator lamp b WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button STANDBY ACTIVE i SKYHOOK ques w RESUME SEQUENCE EE J RACK AUTO T JAYPOI HEADING Wi 46116 4 A horn beep sounds on VesselView and the green circle icon on the Axius Premier screen will display TRACK The TRACK icon on the VesselView screen should illuminate 8 2 MH Fep 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Waypoint Sequence TRACK icon If
44. ndicated on the button Only one function can be on at a time If you press a button that has the power icon 0 when that button light is on the light turns off for that button and the STANDBY light illuminates If you press a button with the power icon Dunen that button light is off the light turns on for that button a single beep sounds and the ACTIVE light illuminates Page 14 90 8M0052426 en DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water If a button is pushed and a double beep is heard the feature is not available at this time due to vessel personality faults vessel state speed gear position or another feature is active or GPS signal is not available O O Buttons with power icons a SKYHOOK button b AUTO HEADING button c TRACK WAYPOINT button STANDBY ACTIVE l SKYHOOK gur TURN gt WAYPOINT RESUME SEQUENCE i le O 2 AUTO TRACK c EE WAYPOINT 43575 Auto Heading 1 Both engines must be running for Auto Heading mode to function 2 Press the AUTO HEADING button to engage The button illuminates and one beep sounds Two beeps will sound if auto heading does not engage O C a Button light b AUTO HEADING button STANDBY ACTIVE SKYHOOK ques TURN D gt RESUME kat GO SG AUTO TRACK OSa HEADING WAYPOINT 43576 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 15 Section 2 On the Water 3 Axius will hold the current compass heading th
45. near the vessel while Skyhook is engaged may result in injury or death The operator and passengers should read and observe the safety warning labels on the vessel before Skyhook is engaged The following safety warning labels are located on the vessel for reference Contact the engine manufacturer for replacement safety warning labels if they are missing damaged or cannot be read Before activating Skyhook 1 Check that no one is in the water 2 Tell passengers not to enter water Skyhook makes the propellers spin This can injure swimmers 8M0034159 33798 Label near the Precision Pilot trackpad AWARNING Ask the Captain before entering the water This boat has a feature called Skyhook which automatically holds the boat in position When Skyhook is activated the propellers rotate automatically propellers rotation may not be obvious the boat may suddenly move in any direction the propellers can injure people in the water anywhere around the boat Unless the Captain gives you permission do not go in the water wind or water current can move swimmers into the propellers do not sit or stand where you could fall overboard you may lose your balance if the boat moves suddenly 8140034 160 Cy 33824 Label in the vicinity of the transom boarding area NOTE Properly place these labels before operating Skyhook Contact your engine manufacturer for replacement labels Prec
46. ngages and disengages Skyhook Mode is only available when the joystick is centered both engines are running G P S and heading sensors are available and the levers are in neutral If the vessel is drifting when Skyhook is enabled the Skyhook light will flash until the boat slows itself down then become solid when Skyhook is set For example if you are drifting forward and press Skyhook the drives will go to reverse to slow the vessel You may still drift forward When the boat slows its self down it will enable Skyhook Skyhook will not activate if the boat is underway Each press of the button causes a 10 degree course change in auto heading Holding the joystick port or starboard until the beep initiates a one degree change in course It affects no other autopilot features Engages Waypoint Sequence driving the boat on a course set with multiple waypoints on the chartplotter The waypoints must be on a route See the chartplotter owners manual Waypoint Sequence is available when the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button is pressed and data a NMEA 0183 stream is available from a chart plotter and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available Waypoint sequence will follow a route automatically announcing arrival at each waypoint and then turning towards the next waypoint Track Waypoint must be enabled first then select Waypoint Sequence Route Tracking is available when data NMEA0183 stream is available from a chart plotter GPS and heading
47. nnn 28 Power ICON ainiiais ait danni edie nm 14 Port Engine Only Operation 28 Auto Heading arnerennnvvnnvvvvnnnnnrrvnrvvnnnsnrrnnrnnrsersvvnnnn 15 Axius Shift Override Emergency Procedure 28 Heading Adjustment and Override eee 18 Transporting an Axius Boat 29 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 7 Section 2 On the Water Getting Started Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust You can maneuver your Axius equipped vessel much like a traditional sterndrive boat However the Axius drive system expands the maneuvering capability of your vessel at both slow and planing speeds At slow speeds the drive system is capable of directing the thrust through independently articulating drives to produce more responsive turning of the vessel The Axius drive system features counter rotating propellers that do not produce any propsteer when accelerating or slowing down To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse Place one or both engines in forward or reverse gear and steer with the steering wheel as you would any comparable boat To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds e To turn the boat in tight turns at low speeds turn the wheel in the direction of the turn e To increase the turn rate of the boat after the wheel is completely turned you may increase the power to the inside drive To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds e Turn the drives to straight forward To spin to the right place the starboar
48. rage i e on a boat rack or blocks one should consider physically disconnecting the batteries from the boat and placing them on a maintainer The batteries could be left in the boat but electrically disconnected from the boat if the batteries are easily accessible for maintanence the ventilation is sufficient and temperatures do not drop below freezing 0 C 32 F e If the boat is being placed onto a boat rack where accessibility is not possible or the battery compartment temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing i e less than 10 F the batteries should be removed from the boat and placed in suitable dry storage area with maintainers connected and adequate ventilation provided Even though fully charged batteries can withstand hard freezing temperatures battery life can be increased by minimizing unnecessary stresses like this Inall cases the battery voltage specific gravity and battery level should be monitored periodically during storage Recommissioning Sometimes a battery may get left off a maintainer It is paramount to give it a full charge before attempting to embark on a voyage Most batteries that have sat for a time will take 48 96 hours to fully charge depending on chemistry technology depth of discharge capacity of maintainer and general health of the battery e When preparing to restore batteries back to operation within the boat it is paramount to test the batteries to ensure they are fu
49. restore steering wheel self centering cruise The steering wheel turned past end stop id and Fr the fault ae 3 Trackpad Features NOTE See also Electronic Remote Controls for more situations that also involve the ERC Boat control stuck in DOCK mode Boat control stuck in When DTS features are started with both engines running and one engine is turned off THROTTLE ONLY mode DTS will get stuck in that feature Restart the engine to be able to exit the feature Boat control stuck in 1 SINGLE LEVER mode Auto Pilot Symptom Remedy Verify the chartplotter is on Verify the chartplotter has an active waypoint Verify the speed forward is greater than 2 6 knot 3 mph Track Waypoint is not working Verify the chartplotter is communicating with VesselView Compare waypoint names They should be the same Verify the steering wheel has endstops If no endstops refer to Steering System above Verify the GPS is working Turn off the chartplotter and check latitude and longitude on VesselView Page 34 90 8M0052426 en DECEMBER 2010 Section 3 Troubleshooting Skyhook Ensure that Skyhook is enabled by the vessel personality Skyhook does not work Is VesselView on VesselView must be turned on for Skyhook to function Is the GPS working If locked cycle keys 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 35 Section 3 Troubleshooting Notes Page 36 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 4 Customer Ass
50. rim buttons 5 The active light will switch off at the original remote control station 6 Engage any desired functions at the new helm No settings from the previous helm will transfer to the new helm Skyhook if active at the previous helm will turn off upon transfer However Skyhook can be immediately re engaged upon successful helm transfer Battery Information Long Term Battery Storage amp Maintenance Recommendations When a boat is not going to be used for a long period of time longer than 3 weeks steps should be taken to ensure that the batteries are properly maintained to mitigate low voltage issues in the future A battery maintainer smart charger should be in use anytime the boat is not operational This is usually done through shore power but a dedicated battery maintainer can be used directly on a battery if warranted i e boat not equipped with shore power shore power unavailable etc Be sure the battery maintainer is matched to the battery technology in use sealed lead acid absorbed glass mat etc and is only used on the appropriate number of batteries e Adequate ventilation is always required when batteries are being charged due to the production of 02 and H2 oxygen and hydrogen even with sealed batteries Ensure there is sufficient ventilation where a battery is being charged regardless of where the batteries are located e If the boat is on a trailer or is being hauled out and placed in dry sto
51. rives will still stop when it reaches the hard over position at each lock This state will happen during a STBD key off condition a low STBD batt voltage or a steering wheel motor fault Electronic Helm Steering Your vessel s personality as developed by the vessel manufacturer in partnership with Mercury determines the number of turns lock to lock Typically this is about 2 3 4 turns of the wheel from lock to lock resulting in full STBD to full port steering angle Boat models may vary based upon OEM request 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 3 Section 1 Getting to Know the Axius System Joystick Basic Operation The joystick offers intuitive control of your boat during low speed and docking maneuvers Engine speed is limited from idle to approximately 1700 2500 RPM in this mode depending on vessel and propulsion application to prevent excessive prop wash or unacceptable boat dynamics during maneuvers DOCK mode reduces this upper range to approximately 1000 1200 RPM and will be discussed more in the DOCK mode section This RPM range is mainly due to engine horsepower The levers must be used for vessel maneuvering if environmental conditions require more thrust than the range listed above Typical joystick location a Joystick i 28194 Though joystick operation is easy and intuitive you should avoid using it until you have the opportunity to become familiar with the vessel s handling characteristics while operating the vess
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53. s Pressing the AUTO HEADING button causes VesselView to displays the AUTO HEADING screen If the VesselView AUTO HEADING screen does not appear the AUTO HEADING screen needs to be activated in VesselView calibration NOTE If you press the AUTO HEADING button a second time the Axius goes to standby mode and all lights other than STANDBY turn off Disengaging Auto Heading 1 Disengage AUTO HEADING mode by any of the following actions e Place the ERC levers for both engines in neutral The RESUME button LED turns on and a single beep sounds e Turn the steering wheel beyond the detent The RESUME button LED turns on and a single beep sounds NOTE The operator will not have control of the steering until the steering wheel is moved beyond the detent e Press the AUTO HEADING button on the Axius trackpad The AUTO HEADING button LED light turns off A single beep sounds This turns off Auto Heading mode and the resume function is not available O O a Resume indicator light STANDBY ACTIVE b RESUME button Auto heading indicator light O Cae Cz UD d AUTO HEADING button a b resume SEQUENCE l O O TRACK AUTO Cage HEADING WAYPOINT 46102 To Resume to a Heading The RESUME button light turns on when the previous course heading is available to resume While the LED is lit you can press the RESUME button to resume the last auto heading CTS NOTE The previous he
54. s back to neutral and Axius Premier goes to Standby Press either TURN button and Axius Premier goes to Auto Heading mode e Press the AUTO HEADING button and Axius Premier CAN Trackpad goes to Auto Heading mode e Turn off the chart plotter and Axius Premier goes to Standby 2 You can resume the Track Waypoint heading within one minute if the vessel has not turned too far and the RESUME light is still on or flashing Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode While in TRACK WAYPOINT mode press the AUTO HEADING button to cause Axius Premier to change to AUTO HEADING mode Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival IMPORTANT Track Waypoint mode does not automatically turn the boat upon arrival at a plotted waypoint 1 When the boat enters a waypoint arrival zone as indicated by the chart plotter a short horn beep sounds and the WAYPOINT SEQUENCING button light starts blinking to inform the operator to make a turn 0 OY a Indicator light STANDBY ACTIVE b WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button SKYHOOK H Gu TURN gt RESUME TATONT lt lt amp i AUTO TRACK HEADING WAYPOINT 46116 Page 22 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water 2 Ifthe Waypoint Sequence mode has not been engaged the WAYPOINT SEQUENCE icon light blinks at the arrival zone 8 2 FASTE 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Waypoint Sequence icon light 3 VesselView displays a pop up screen warning The operator must deter
55. steners tightened to specifications Test OBDM warning system and MIL light operation EC models only Steering operation throughout range Crankcase oil level Power trim oil level Sterndrive unit oil level Power steering fluid level Dexron III only Closed Cooling fluid level Serpentine belt tension SmartCraft gauges calibrated if equipped Warning system operation Trim limit switch operation TVM Inspect the starboard TVM steering clevis pin locking tabs secured cotter pins secured Inspect the port hydraulic steering fluid reservoir level Dexron III only Engine Inspect the port hydraulic steering fluid reservoir level Dexron III only Helm Inspect the joystick full movement in all directions Inspect the steering wheel and tilt mechanism Inspect the VesselView powers up with either key switch if equipped Inspect the Axius trackpad functional if equipped 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 5 Predelivery PDI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists Predelivery Inspection Checklist Continued N A Check Adjust EE 0 0 60 86 80 6 0 EE OOOOO Item On the Water Test Starter neutral safety switch operation E stop switch lanyard stop switch operation all helms Seawater pump operation Operation of instruments Fuel oil and water leaks Exhaust leaks Ignition timing Forward neutral and reverse gear operation Steering op
56. system monitors the steering wheel If only the port side is operational or only the port key switch is in the on position the force feedback system will not provide end stops for the steering wheel In this case the drive will turn in the direction of steering wheel rotation until the mechanical limits of the drive are reached NOTE If the port electrical system is damaged the steering wheel will operate normally with complete force feedback and end stops Note that joystick is not available in single engine operation However Axius features redundant trackpad systems so Auto Heading mode is still available during single engine operation Axius Shift Override Emergency Procedure If the VesselView display shows the error message GEAR POS DIFF and an engine will not start or will not shift into gear there is a problem with the Electronic Shift Control ESC system If one drive is working you may operate on one engine and drive Using the emergency procedure to manually shift the drive disengages shift control at the helm To avoid damage or injury drive cautiously when a gear is engaged manually To stop the drive and its propeller you must turn the key switch to the off position You can disengage the shift actuator to manually shift the drive into neutral for starting and into forward gear position for operation Engine speed will be limited to 1000 1200 RPM while operating in emergency shift override To disengage the shif
57. t actuator 1 Turn the ignition switch to the off position and engage the emergency lanyard if equipped Engine components and fluids are hot and can cause serious injury or death Allow the engine to cool before removing any components or opening any fluid hoses 2 Unplug the shift actuator wiring harness connector 3 Move the shift lever into the neutral position The shift actuator is in the neutral position when the shift lever is straight up and the shift interrupt switch is fully engaged a Harness b Shift lever c Shift lever in neutral position d Shift lever in forward position e Shift lever in reverse position f Gear position indicator switch 4 With the drive in neutral place the ERC into the neutral idle position 5 Reset the lanyard Page 28 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water A spinning propeller a moving boat or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat 6 Ensure that no one is in the water near the boat then start the engine 7 With the engine running at idle speed the drive can be shifted into gear and out of gear by manually moving the shift lever NOTE Engine speed will be limited to 1000 1200 RPM while operating in emergency shift override The Auto Heading feature using the Axius track pad will still function but is limited to this reduc
58. t turns red when the sync feature is working SYNC button Page 12 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water The RPM display of VesselView also shows an orange icon under the RPM numbers if the engines exceed a 10 difference in RPM of each other and the icon turns red when they synchronize To disengage Sync mode 1 Place the ERC levers in any detent 2 Press the SYNC button To re engage Sync mode press the SYNC button Troll NOTE The joystick is not active when Troll is active since Troll requires the ERC levers to be in detent gear to be active Pressing the TROLL button activates troll control The troll control feature allows the boat operator to set the engine speed for slow speed cruising or maneuvering To engage Troll mode 1 Move the control handles into forward detent and press the TROLL button 2 Use the or buttons to decrease or increase speed up to a maximum of 1000 RPM 3 If Troll control is set at a desired speed and then shut off the system remembers the set speed and will return to that speed when reengaged To disengage Troll mode either e Press the TROLL button e Move the throttle to a different speed e Or shift the engine into neutral Transfer If equipped with dual helms The TRANSFER button allows the boat operator to transfer control of the boat from the active helm to the inactive helm on boats equipped with dual helms Refer to Dual Helm Station
59. tarboard engine off during the turn Ensure boat steering remains responsive After On the Water Test Propeller nut tightened to specification Fuel oil coolant water and fluid leaks Oil and fluid levels Apply Quicksilver Corrosion Guard to engine package Operation Maintenance amp Warranty manual in boat If the Boat Is Registered to a Resident of California CARB hang tag in boat CARB decal properly affixed to boat hull 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 43 Section 5 Predelivery PDI and Customer Delivery CDI Checklists Customer Delivery Inspection CDI IMPORTANT This inspection must take place in the presence of the customer This checklist is for packages equipped with Axius For engine packages not equipped with Axius use the standard MerCruiser CDI checklist Perform these tasks after the Predelivery Inspection PDI N A Completed OO Page 44 Oo Oo oO o Ev EH EE 0O 82680 ee Item Operation and maintenance manual provide and review with customer Emphasize the importance of safety warnings and Mercury engine testing procedures Approve the external appearance of the product paint cowl decals etc Warranty provide and explain the limited warranty to the customer Explain dealer services Explain optional Mercury Product Protection Plan to the customer North America only Operation of equipment explain and demonstrate E stop switch lanyard stop swit
60. ted while both stations are manned One person helm transfer should only be performed while engine is in neutral NOTE Neutral position is required when doing a station transfer If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed in neutral position the transfer can not be completed NOTE Pressing and releasing the TRANSFER button at new station allows the engine control to be transferred to the new station Disable any engaged Axius and Axius premier functions 1 Place active remote control lever to neutral position 2 Have a capable operator at the inactive helm station and position remote control lever to the neutral position 3 Communicate to the operator at the inactive helm that the transfer is ready to take place Press the TRANSFER button on the inactive helm once to initiate and match lever demand Move the levers as necessary to match the demand Page 26 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water 4 Press TRANSFER button on the inactive helm a second time to complete the transfer The ACTIVE light will illuminate to indicate the station is in control of the engine If more than 10 seconds elapse between the first and second presses the transfer will abort The Neutral lights will flash between the two button pushes Yacht handled ERC levers with DTS trackpad typical a Neutral lights b TROLL c TRANSFER d DOCK e THROTTLE ONLY f 1LEVER g SYNC h Increase and Decrease i T
61. teering wheel is used to disengage auto heading the RESUME button LED turns on anda single beep sounds While the LED is lit you can press the RESUME button to resume auto heading on the last heading entered O a Port TURN button STANDBY SSS sone b So TURN button SKYHOOK if c RESUME button i d AUTO HEADING button 3 RESUME gt 7 7 WAYPOINT SEQUENCE 43579 7 Ifthe ERC handles are moved to neutral auto heading turns off a single beep sounds and the STANDBY light turns on You cannot resume your course by pressing the RESUME button Ser ete 1 45 P a OFF button AUTOPILOT b Current heading c Drive positions d Engine RPM 31408 90 8M0052426 eng DECEMBER 2010 Page 17 Section 2 On the Water NOTE If you press the AUTO HEADING button a second time the Axius goes to standby mode and all lights other than STANDBY turn off Heading Adjustment and Override When Auto Heading mode is engaged the steering wheel is locked into a detent Approximately 3 6 4 5 kg 8 10 Ib of force are required to overcome this detent Manually overcoming the steering wheel s detent puts Axius into Standby mode and restores control to the steering wheel 1 When auto heading is engaged the TURN buttons provide a 10 course correction for each press to the port or starboard 2 The joystick provides a 1 course correction for each press to the port or starboard after a beep sound
62. tional information about the Axius Propulsion system To ensure maximum performance and carefree use we ask that you thoroughly read this manual This Owners and Operator Manual contains specific instructions for using and maintaining your product Keep this manual with the product for ready reference whenever you are on the water Thank you for purchasing one of our products We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant Warranty Message The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine or Cummins MerCruiser Diesel the terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Sections of the Operation Maintenance and Warranty Manual included with your power package 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 Read This Manual Thoroughly IMPORTANT If you do not understand any portion of this manual contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual starting and operating procedures Notice Throughout this publication and on your power package dangers warnings cautions and notices accompanied by the International Hazard Symbol A may be used to alert the installer user to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorre
63. w the Axius System Features and ControlSet 2 INSTRUMENTATION iiciin uirinn 2 Propulsion Personality ssrrrernvrnnnvrvvnnrnrrnvvvvvnnnnrrennnnnn 2 VesselView If Equipped rurvvvnnnnnvnnnnnnrrnvvvvnnnnvrnnrennn 2 SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges If 0101 0 0121 0 iia a eek eee iaaa eaei 2 Analog Gauges If Equipped 3 Electronic Helm Steering 3 Electronic Helm Steering ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 3 Joystick Basic Operation renren 4 Engine Guardian Strategy rrnnnrnnnnvvnnnnnvvnnnnnrrnnnnvrnnrvvnnnnn 4 Axius Premier Features If Equipped rrusvvnnnnnvrnnrnnrrvnvvvnnnnnn 5 Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions 5 Section 2 On the Water Getting Started siiis oeer eeraa ni a S aeia riiai aea 8 Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust 8 To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse 8 To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds 8 To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds rmrnvrrnvvvvvnnrnrrrnvrnnn 8 Maneuvering After Engine or Module Failure 5 8 Maneuvering with the Joystick 8 Special Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Features 9 DOCK SE EEE 10 Throttle ONY oireina eii 11 1 Single Levet anaE 12 SE EE EE EN 12 TOUR 13 Transfer If equipped with dual helms eee 13 Axius Premier If Equipped ornvvvrvovvvnnnnvrrrrnnrrnvvvvnnnnnrrenrnnnn 13 Chartplotter
64. you are in a waypoint arrival zone set by the chart plotter Waypoint Sequence mode only informs Axius Premier it is OK to proceed to next waypoint Waypoint Sequence mode acts as a waypoint acknowledge function and Axius Premier sounds a horn beep when in the zone 5 In some Precision Pilot modes Auto Heading Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequence the boat navigates a preset course The boat does not automatically respond to hazards such as other watercraft obstacles swimmers or underwater terrain Collision with these hazards could cause boat damage serious injury or death The operator must stay at the helm ready to evade hazards and warn others of course changes Page 24 90 8M0052426 en DECEMBER 2010 Section 2 On the Water 6 Stay alert the boat turns automatically in this mode The operator must know if it is safe to turn when the vessel is entering 7 8 9 a waypoint arrival zone Inform passengers that the boat automatically turns so they can be prepared 8 2 FG 1 47 PM AUTOPILOT Please acknowledge that it is safe for the vessel to turn onto the new course 31414 Waypoint acknowledge screen If you are not in a previously set waypoint arrival zone WAYPOINT SEQUENCE mode starts auto sequencing to the waypoints in the route Acknowledge that you understand the information presented by the pop up screen warning and press the enter button the button with a check mark symbol 8 2m F o
65. ypical operating conditions Skyhook is capable of holding the vessel within a radius of 10 meters 30 feet However this distance may sometimes increase to a radius of 30 meters 100 feet Do not engage Skyhook when the vessel is within 30 meters 100 foot of any obstacle obstruction dock bridge vessel swimmer etc While in Skyhook it is essential the captain remain at the helm prepared to take control of the vessel due to changing conditions such as A swimmer or another vessel approaches your vessel e Skyhook loses the satellite signal and automatically disengages e The size of the area in which the vessel is being held increases Before engaging Skyhook The captain should brief all passengers on how Skyhook operates Direct them to stay out of the water not to sit or stand where they could fall overboard and to be alert for any sudden shifts in the vessel s position Occasionally the Skyhook system may apply a brief surge in power to hold a position If passengers are not prepared for this occurrence they may lose their balance and fall A rotating propeller a moving boat or a device attached to a moving boat can cause serious injury or death to people in the water When Skyhook is engaged the propellers rotate and the boat moves to maintain the position of the boat Stop the engines immediately whenever anyone is in the water near the boat Skyhook will not engage unless the joystick and control levers are in neutra

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