MerCruiser 6.2 MPI, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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Section 5 - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Owner/Operator Responsibilities........................ 50
Dealer Responsibilities....................................... 50
Maintenance....................................................... 50
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........... 51
Inspection........................................................... 51
Maintenance Schedule—Inboard Models........... 52
Routine Maintenance....................................52
Scheduled Maintenance................................52
Maintenance Log................................................ 53
Engine Oil........................................................... 53
Checking ...................................................... 53
Filling ............................................................ 54
Changing Oil and Filter ................................ 55
Easy Engine Oil Drain System ............... 55
Engine Oil Drain Pump ........................... 55
Changing Filter ....................................... 56
Transmission Fluid.............................................. 57
Checking While the Engine is Warm ............ 57
Checking While Engine is Cold .................... 57
Changing ...................................................... 57
Engine Coolant................................................... 57
Checking ...................................................... 57
Filling ............................................................ 58
Changing ..................................................... 59
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor............................... 59
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
(PCV) ........................................................... 60
Changing ................................................ 60
Water-Separating Fuel Filter............................... 61
GEN III Models..............................................62
Removal ................................................. 62
Installation .............................................. 63
Lubrication.......................................................... 63
Throttle Cable................................................63
Transmission Linkage...................................64
Serpentine Drive Belt.......................................... 65
Checking ...................................................... 65
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension ..... 65
Flushing The Power Package............................. 66
Horizon Models ............................................ 66
The Boat Out of the Water ........................... 67
The Boat In the Water .................................. 69
Battery................................................................ 71
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......72
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