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Ventilation........................................................................39
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 39
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 39
Getting Started....................................................................... 40
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................. 40
Launching and Boat Operation........................................ 40
Operation Chart...........................................................40
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................... 41
Starting the Engine......................................................41
Stopping the Engine....................................................41
Throttle Only Operation...................................................42
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust..........42
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward...............................42
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds........42
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds................................ 42
Maneuvering with the Joystick........................................ 42
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features........... 46
Dock............................................................................47
Throttle Only................................................................48
1 (Single) Lever...........................................................49
Sync............................................................................ 49
Axius Plus CAN Control Pad (If Equipped)..................... 50
General Information.................................................... 50
Heading Adjustment and Override..............................50
Standby.......................................................................50
Standby and Active Lights...........................................50
Power Icon.................................................................. 50
Auto Heading.............................................................. 51
Disengage Auto Heading............................................ 53
To Resume to a Heading ........................................... 53
Changing VesselView Mode Display Times................53
Cruise Control................................................................. 54
After Break‑In Period.......................................................54
End of First Season Checkup..........................................54
Axius Premier (If equipped)....................................................54
Axius Premier Touchpad ................................................54
General Information.................................................... 54
Heading Adjustment and Override..............................54
Standby.......................................................................54
Standby and Active Lights...........................................54
Power Icon.................................................................. 55
Auto Heading.............................................................. 55
Disengage Auto Heading............................................ 58
To Resume to a Heading ........................................... 59
Changing VesselView Mode Display Times................59
Skyhook...........................................................................59
Engaging (Activating) Skyhook................................... 60
The Skyhook Screen in VesselView........................... 62
Disengaging (Deactivating) Skyhook.......................... 63
Auto Heading...................................................................63
Engaging Auto Heading..............................................63
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick64
To Resume a Heading ............................................... 65
Disengaging Auto Heading......................................... 65
Response Button.............................................................67
Track Waypoint............................................................... 67
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode.................................67
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode............................ 68
Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint Mode......69
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode ..........69
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival.......69
Waypoint Sequence....................................................70
Cruise Control................................................................. 72
Contingent Operations............................................................72
Port Engine–Only Operation............................................72
Axius Shift Override—Emergency Procedure................. 73
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 76
Fuel Ratings......................................................................76
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA Only)76
Gasolines Containing Alcohol...........................................76
Engine Oil...............................................................................76
Engine Specifications............................................................. 77
Engine Specifications............................................................. 78
Axius 350 MAG, Axius SeaCore 350 MAG with Emissions
Control.............................................................................78
Axius 377 MAG, Axius SeaCore 377 MAG with Emissions
Control.............................................................................79
Fluid Specifications.................................................................79
Engine............................................................................. 80
Sterndrive—Bravo...........................................................80
Steering...........................................................................80
Power Trim......................................................................80
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................82
Dealer Responsibilities...........................................................82
Maintenance...........................................................................82
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions...............................82
Inspection............................................................................... 83
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models.......................... 83
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 83
Scheduled Maintenance..................................................83
Maintenance Log....................................................................84
Engine Oil...............................................................................85
Checking...........................................................................85
Filling................................................................................ 85
Changing Oil and Filter.....................................................86
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................................86
Engine Oil Drain Pump................................................87
Changing Filter............................................................87
Steering Fluid......................................................................... 88
Checking and Filling Steering Fluid.................................88
Changing Steering Fluid..................................................88
Engine Coolant.......................................................................88
Checking...........................................................................88
Filling................................................................................ 89
Changing ......................................................................... 90
Sterndrive Gear Lube............................................................. 90
Checking......................................................................... 90
Filling...............................................................................90
