OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL - D3.6L/180 and D4.2L/220 - Inboard Models - Identification Record

Oct 24, 2026

Operation & Maintenance Manual covering D3.6L/180 and D4.2L/220 inboard models, including an identification record for recording engine, transom, transmission, propeller, hull identification (HIN), boat manufacturer/model/length, exhaust gas emissions certificate number, and manufacturer serial numbers. Provides guidance on specifying model and serial numbers when contacting an authorized dealer. Includes a detailed table of contents spanning welcome and thorough reading instructions, safety and operating conditions, performance factors, owner/dealer responsibilities, cold-weather operation, launching care, maintenance schedules, fluid checks, electrical protection, starting/stopping procedures, and maintenance aids.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages85

Reading Time3 h 34 min

AccessFree to download

WELCOME!

Read This Manual Thoroughly

Lanyard Stop Switch

Safe Boating Suggestions

Protecting People In The Water

While You Are Cruising

While Boat Is Stationary

High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation

Conditions Affecting Operation

Weight Distribution

Bottom Of Boat

Propeller Selection

How Elevation and Climate Affect Performance

Important Information

Operation and Maintenance

Recommended Operation/Duty Cycle

Owner/Operator Responsibilities

Dealer Responsibilities

Freezing Temperature And Cold Weather Operation

Launching and Boat Operation Care

Attention Required After Submersion

Stolen Power Package

Replacement Service Parts

Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions

Engine Break-In

Initial Break-In Procedure

20 Hour Break-in Period

20-Hour Checkup

Specifications

Seacock

Seawater Strainer

Fuel Requirements

Diesel Fuel In Cold Weather

Crankcase Oil

Engine

Capacities

Required Coolant

Operation

Quicksilver Instruments and Instrumentation

Electrical System Overload Protection

Starting And Stopping

Starting Cold Engine

Starting Warm Engine

Engine Shut-down

Operation Chart

General Maintenance Information

Maintenance Aids

Maintenance Schedules

Checking Fluid Levels

Crankcase Oil

Engine Coolant

Transmission Fluid

Changing Fluids

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL D3.6L/180 and D4.2L/220 Inboard Models 􀁗 1995, Brunswick Corporation 90-821069960 795 CE93 Identification Record PLEASE RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Engine Model, Horsepower, and Serial Number 2. Transom Models Transmission Serial Number 3. Propeller Number Pitch Diameter 4. Hull Identification Number (HIN) Purchase Date 5. Boat Manufacturer Boat Model Length 6. Exhaust Gas Emissions Certificate Number CE173 Serial Numbers The serial numbers are the manufacturer’s keys to numerous engineering details which apply to your MerCruiser􀁛 power package. When contacting your Authorized MerCruiser Dealer about service, always specify model and serial numbers. 1B 71688 2 71038 ABC12345Z123 4 4 CE217 Table Of Contents Page WELCOME! .................................................................................... 3 Read This Manual Thoroughly .................................................................... 4 Lanyard Stop Switch ............................................................................. 5 Safe Boating Suggestions ........................................................................ 6 Protecting People In The Water ................................................................... 7 While You Are Cruising ........................................................................ 7 While Boat Is Stationary ....................................................................... 7 High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation .................................................. 7 Conditions Affecting Operation .................................................................... 8 Weight Distribution ............................................................................ 8 Bottom Of Boat ............................................................................... 8 Propeller Selection ............................................................................ 9 How Elevation and Climate Affect Performance .................................................. 10 Important Information ........................................................................... 11 Operation and Maintenance ................................................................... 11 Recommended Operation/Duty Cycle ........................................................ 11 Owner/Operator Responsibilities ............................................................ 12 Dealer Responsibilities .................................................................... 12 Freezing Temperature And Cold Weather Operation .............................................. 13 Launching and Boat Operation Care ........................................................... 14 Attention Required After Submersion ........................................................... 14 Stolen Power Package ....................................................................... 14 Replacement Service Parts ................................................................... 14 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions ........................................................ 15 Engine Break-In ............................................................................. 16 Initial Break-In Procedure .................................................................. 16 20 Hour Break-in Period ................................................................... 16 20-Hour Checkup ............................................................................ 17 Specifications .................................................................................. 18 Seacock .................................................................................... 18 Seawater Strainer ........................................................................... 18 Fuel Requirements ..................................................................

FAQs

What information must be recorded in the Identification Record?

Record the engine model, horsepower, and serial number, transom models transmission serial number, propeller number pitch diameter, hull identification number (HIN), purchase date, boat manufacturer, boat model, and length. Also record the exhaust gas emissions certificate number and relevant serial numbers.

Why are the manufacturer’s serial numbers important?

Serial numbers act as the manufacturer’s keys to engineering details for the MerCruiser power package. When contacting an authorized MerCruiser dealer for service, always specify model and serial numbers.

What topics are covered in the manual’s operation and maintenance guidance?

The manual covers safety and boating suggestions, cruising and stationary operation, factors affecting performance such as weight distribution and bottom of boat, propeller selection, cold-weather and submersion-related care, engine break-in, specifications, and a range of maintenance schedules including fluid level checks.

Oct 24, 2026

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