Low Engine Oil Pressure; Battery Will Not Charge; Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play Or Makes Unusual Sounds - Mercury 2.8 EI 200 Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
0109 with CMD changes

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Faulty senders.
Insufficient oil in crankcase.
Excessive oil in crankcase (causing it to
become aerated).
Diluted or improper viscosity oil.
0111 w / changes in subhead

Battery Will Not Charge

Excessive current draw from battery.
Loose or dirty electrical connections or
damaged wiring.
Alternator drive belt loose or in poor
condition.
Unacceptable battery condition.
0112 w / changes – CMD
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle
linkage fasteners.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.
Loose or missing shift and throttle
linkages.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.
Improper shift cable adjustment.
Vacuum leak at shift cylinder, hose or
fittings of Power Shift Assembly, if so
equipped
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Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Remedy
Have system checked by an authorized
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor.
Check and add oil.
Check and remove required amount of oil.
Check for cause of excessive oil (improper
filling).
Change oil and oil filter, using correct
grade and viscosity oil. Determine cause
for dilution (excessive idling).
Remedy
Turn off non-essential accessories.
Check all associated electrical
connections and wires (especially battery
cables). Clean and tighten faulty
connections. Repair or replace damaged
wiring.
Replace and/or adjust.
Test battery.
Remedy
Lubricate.
Remove obstruction.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose
or missing, see authorized Cummins
MerCruiser Diesel dealer / distributor
immediately.
Straighten cable or have authorized
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor replace cable if damaged
beyond repair.
Have adjustment checked by an
authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel
dealer / distributor.
Repair cut, pinched, or kinked hose or
faulty shift cylinder.
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