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Section 5 - Storage
90-8M0113857
eng
DECEMBER 2015
Page 73
Manual Single-Point Drain System, Seawater cooled models
Non-ECT shown, ECT similar
a -
Blue handle
b -
Blue drain plug location
4.3 ECT Single-Point Drain System with Plug
45951
Blue drain plug
Three-Point Manual Drain System, Seawater cooled
Note two plugs on
seawater pump
a -
Blue drain plug
b
a
b
6128
a
a
6126
80
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Read this Manual Thoroughly
3
Table of Contents
5
Identification
10
Engine Serial Number Decal
10
Alpha Sterndrive Serial Number
10
Alpha Transom Serial Number
10
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification
11
Bravo Transom Serial Number
12
Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
10
Lanyard Stop Switch
12
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition
13
Instrumentation
13
Vesselview
13
Smartcraft Digital Instruments
14
System Link Digital Instruments
14
Remote Controls
15
Panel Mount Features
15
Console Mount Features
16
Power Trim
16
Single Engine Trim/Trailer
17
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer
17
Electrical System Overload Protection-Carbureted Engines
17
Audio Warning System
20
Testing the Audio Warning System
20
Safe Boating Recommendations
22
Carbon Monoxide Exposure
23
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
23
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas
23
Good Ventilation
23
Poor Ventilation
24
Basic Boat Operation
24
Launching and Boat Operation
24
Operation Chart
24
Starting and Stopping the Engine
25
Starting the Engine
25
Starting the Engine after It Has Been Stopped While in Gear
25
Stopping the Engine
25
Throttle Only Operation
25
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
26
Freezing Temperature Operation
26
Trailering the Boat
26
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
26
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
26
Protecting People in the Water
26
While You Are Cruising
26
While Boat Is Stationary
26
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26
Section 2 - on the Water
27
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
27
Wave and Wake Jumping
27
Impact with Underwater Hazards
28
Drive Unit Impact Protection
28
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water
29
Conditions Affecting Operation
29
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
29
The Bottom of the Boat
29
Cavitation
29
Ventilation
29
Elevation and Climate
30
Propeller Selection
30
Getting Started
30
20-Hour Break-In Period
30
After Break-In Period
30
End of First Season Checkup
31
Section 3 - Specifications
33
Fuel Requirements
34
Fuel Ratings
34
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only)
34
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
34
Bu16 Butanol Fuel Blends
34
Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Blends
34
Engine Oil
34
Engine Specifications
35
4.3 Tks
35
Fluid Specifications
36
Engine
36
Sterndrives
36
Section 4 - Maintenance
37
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
38
Dealer Responsibilities
38
Maintenance
38
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
38
Inspection
39
Maintenance Schedule-Sterndrive Models
39
Routine Maintenance
39
Scheduled Maintenance
39
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw
40
Engine Oil
40
Checking
41
Filling
41
Changing Oil and Filter
41
Easy Engine Oil Drain System
41
Changing Filter
42
Engine Oil Drain Pump
42
Power Steering Fluid
43
Checking
43
Filling
43
Changing
43
Engine Coolant
43
Filling
44
Changing
45
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube
45
Checking
45
Filling
45
Changing
46
Sterndrive Gear Lube
47
Checking
47
Filling
47
Changing
47
Power Trim Fluid
49
Checking
49
Filling
49
Changing
49
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
50
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
50
Changing
50
Changing the Water-Separating Fuel Filter
51
Lubrication
51
Steering System
51
Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication
53
Driveshaft U-Joint Splines and O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
53
Engine Coupler
53
Driveshaft Extension Models
54
Propellers
54
Propeller Repair
54
Alpha Propeller Removal
55
Alpha Propeller Installation
55
Bravo One Propeller Removal
56
Bravo One Propeller Installation
56
Bravo Two Propeller Removal
57
Bravo Two Propeller Installation
57
Bravo Three Propeller Removal
58
Bravo Three Propeller Installation
59
Serpentine Drive Belt
60
Checking
60
Replacing Belt And/Or Adjusting Tension
61
Flushing the Power Package (Alpha)
61
Flushing Attachments
62
Sterndrive Water Pickups
62
Flushing the Power Package (Bravo)
63
General Information
63
Flushing the Power Package
63
Flushing Attachments
63
Sterndrive Water Pickups
64
Alternative Water Pickups
65
Models Using the Sterndrive Water Pickup
66
Seacore Power Package Flushing Procedure
66
Battery
69
Corrosion Protection
69
Corrosion Information
69
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity
69
Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components
70
Mercathode System Battery Requirements
72
Mercathode Theory of Operation
72
Power Package Exterior Surfaces
73
Boat Bottom Care
73
Painting Your Power Package
73
Sterndrive Surface Care
74
Section 5 - Storage
77
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
78
Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (U.S.A. Only)
78
Fuel Containing Alcohol
78
Preparing Power Package for Storage-Carburetor Models
79
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
79
Draining the Seawater System
80
Drain System Identification
80
Air Actuated Single-Point Drain System
80
ECT Single-Point Drain System with Plug
81
Manual Single-Point Drain System, Seawater Cooled Models
81
Three-Point Manual Drain System, Seawater Cooled
81
Air Actuated Single-Point Drain System
82
Boat in the Water
82
Multipoint Drain (MPD) System
82
Boat out of the Water
84
Boat in the Water
86
Manual Single-Point Drain System (Alpha)
86
Boat out of the Water
87
Boat in the Water
89
Boat out of the Water
89
Three-Point Manual Drain System-Seawater Cooled
89
Draining Water from the Gen III Cool Fuel Module
90
Draining the Sterndrive
90
Battery Storage
91
Recommissioning the Power Package
91
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
93
Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
94
Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
94
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires
94
Poor Performance
94
Excessive Engine Temperature
95
Insufficient Engine Temperature
95
Low Engine Oil Pressure
95
Battery will Not Recharge
95
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
95
Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn
96
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)
96
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)
96
Section 7 - Customer Assistance Information
97
Owner Service Assistance
98
Local Repair Service
98
Service Away from Home
98
Stolen Power Package
98
Attention Required after Submersion
98
Replacement Service Parts
98
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
98
Resolving a Problem
98
Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service
99
Customer Service Literature
99
English Language
99
Other Languages
100
Ordering Literature
100
United States and Canada
100
Outside the United States and Canada
100
Predelivery Inspection (PDI)
102
Section 8 - Checklists
102
Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI)
103
Section 9 - Maintenance Log
105
Scheduled Maintenance Log
106
Vessel Maintenance Notes
107
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