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Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck
Boats.............................................................39
Boats Having An Open Front Deck.............39
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats.............................................. 40
Wave and Wake Jumping............................. 40
Impact with Underwater Hazards..................41
Drive Unit Impact Protection....................... 41
Trailering the Boat.........................................42
Conditions Affecting Operation.............................42
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 42
The Bottom of the Boat................................. 42
Cavitation...................................................... 42
Ventilation..................................................... 42
Elevation and Climate................................... 43
Propeller Selection........................................43
Getting Started..................................................... 44
20‑Hour Break‑In Period............................... 44
Launching and Boat Operation..................... 44
Operation Chart.......................................... 44
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 44
Starting the Engine..................................... 45
Stopping the Engine....................................46
Throttle Only Operation.................................46
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and
Thrust............................................................46
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward.............. 47
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low
Speeds........................................................47
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds................ 47
Maneuvering with the Joystick...................... 47
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS)
Features........................................................51
Dock............................................................52
Throttle Only............................................... 53
1 (Single) Lever...........................................54
Sync............................................................54
Axius Plus CAN Control Pad (If Equipped)... 55
General Information.................................... 55
Heading Adjustment and Override..............55
Standby.......................................................55
Standby and Active Lights.......................... 56
Power Icon..................................................56
Auto Heading.............................................. 56
Disengage Auto Heading............................59
To Resume to a Heading ...........................60
Changing VesselView Mode Display
Times.......................................................... 60
Cruise Control............................................... 60
After Break‑In Period.....................................60
End of First Season Checkup....................... 60
Contingent Operations......................................... 61
Port Engine Only Operation.......................... 61
Axius Shift Override—Emergency
Procedure......................................................61
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements...............................................64
Fuel Ratings.....................................................64
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................64
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................64
Engine Oil.............................................................65
Engine Specifications...........................................65
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 66
Engine...........................................................66
Sterndrive—Bravo.........................................66
Steering.........................................................67
Power Trim....................................................67
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................70
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................70
Maintenance.........................................................70
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............71
Inspection.............................................................71
Maintenance Schedules—Axius Models..............72
Routine Maintenance—Axius Models........... 72
Scheduled Maintenance—Axius Models.......72
Maintenance Log..................................................73
Engine Oil.............................................................74
Checking..........................................................74
Filling............................................................... 74
Changing Oil and Filter....................................75
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................75
Engine Oil Drain Pump............................... 76
Changing Filter............................................77
Steering Fluid....................................................... 77
Checking and Filling Steering Fluid...............77
Changing Steering Fluid................................78
Summary of Contents for Axius 350 MAG
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