MerCruiser 3.0 TKS, User Manual

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Page ii 90-8M0053372
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NOVEMBER 2010
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 40
Fuel Ratings...................................................................... 40
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA Only)
.......................................................................................... 40
Gasolines Containing Alcohol........................................... 40
Engine Oil............................................................................... 40
Engine Specifications............................................................. 41
4.3 TKS........................................................................... 41
5.0 TKS........................................................................... 42
5.7 TKS........................................................................... 42
Fluid Specifications................................................................. 43
Sterndrives........................................................................ 43
Engine............................................................................... 43
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................ 46
Dealer Responsibilities........................................................... 46
Maintenance........................................................................... 46
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................... 46
Inspection............................................................................... 47
Maintenance Schedule–Sterndrive Models............................ 47
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 47
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 47
Maintenance Log.................................................................... 48
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw.......................................... 49
Engine Oil............................................................................... 49
Checking........................................................................... 49
Filling................................................................................ 50
Changing Oil and Filter..................................................... 50
Easy Engine Oil Drain System.................................... 50
Engine Oil Drain Pump................................................51
Changing Filter............................................................ 51
Power Steering Fluid.............................................................. 52
Checking........................................................................... 52
Filling................................................................................ 52
Changing.......................................................................... 52
Engine Coolant....................................................................... 52
Checking........................................................................... 52
Filling................................................................................ 53
Changing ......................................................................... 54
Drive Unit Oil.......................................................................... 54
Checking........................................................................... 54
Filling................................................................................ 54
Changing.......................................................................... 55
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 57
Checking........................................................................... 57
Filling................................................................................ 57
Changing.......................................................................... 57
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor................................................... 57
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV).................... 58
Changing..................................................................... 58
Changing the Water‑Separating Fuel Filter............................ 59
Lubrication.............................................................................. 59
Steering System.............................................................. 59
Throttle Cable.................................................................. 61
Shift Cable ‑ Typical........................................................ 61
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly.......................... 62
Sterndrive U‑Joint Shaft Splines and O‑Rings (Sterndrive
Unit Removed)................................................................ 62
Engine Coupler................................................................ 62
Driveshaft Extension Models........................................... 63
Propellers............................................................................... 64
Propeller Repair.............................................................. 64
Alpha Propeller Removal................................................. 64
Alpha Propeller Installation.............................................. 64
Bravo One Propeller Removal......................................... 65
Bravo One Propeller Installation...................................... 65
Bravo Two Propeller Removal......................................... 66
Bravo Two Propeller Installation...................................... 66
Bravo Three Propeller Removal...................................... 67
Bravo Three Propeller Installation................................... 68
Serpentine Drive Belt.............................................................. 69
Checking........................................................................... 69
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension.......................... 70
Flushing the Power Package.................................................. 71
Flushing Attachments....................................................... 71
Sterndrive Water Pickups................................................. 71
Alternative Water Pickups................................................. 72
Battery.................................................................................... 74
Corrosion Protection............................................................... 74
Painting Your Power Package.......................................... 78
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather or Extended Storage........................................ 80
Preparing Power Package for Storage............................ 80
Engine and Fuel System Preparation......................... 81
Draining the Seawater System............................................... 81
Drain System Identification.............................................. 82
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System...................... 82
Manual Single Point Drain System..............................83
Three Point Manual Drain System.............................. 83
Multi‑Point Drain (MPD) System................................. 83
Air‑Actuated Single‑Point Drain System.......................... 84
Boat in the Water........................................................ 84
Boat out of the Water.................................................. 86
Manual Single‑Point Drain System.................................. 88
Boat in the Water........................................................ 88
Boat out of the Water.................................................. 89
Three‑Point Manual Drain System.................................. 89
Boat in the Water........................................................ 89
Boat out of the Water.................................................. 90