MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 350 MAG, User Manual

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Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 47
Starting the Engine..................................... 47
Stopping the Engine....................................48
Starting the Engine After It Has Been Stopped
While In Gear................................................ 48
Throttle‑Only Operation.................................48
Trailering the Boat.........................................48
Freezing Temperature Operation..................48
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................49
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models).................... 49
Launching and Boat Operation..................... 49
Operation Chart.......................................... 49
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 49
Starting the Engine..................................... 49
Stopping the Engine....................................50
Throttle‑Only Operation.................................51
Trailering the Boat.........................................51
Freezing Temperature Operation..................51
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................52
Protecting People in the Water.............................52
While You Are Cruising....................................52
While Boat Is Stationary.................................. 52
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation.... 52
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck
Boats.................................................................... 52
Boats Having An Open Front Deck..................53
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats...................................................53
Wave and Wake Jumping.................................... 53
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................... 54
Drive Unit Impact Protection............................55
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow
Water....................................................................55
Conditions Affecting Operation.............................55
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 55
The Bottom of the Boat................................. 55
Cavitation...................................................... 56
Ventilation..................................................... 56
Elevation and Climate................................... 56
Propeller Selection........................................56
Getting Started..................................................... 57
20‑Hour Break‑In Period............................... 57
After the Break‑In Period...............................57
End of First Season Checkup....................... 57
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements...............................................60
Fuel Ratings.....................................................60
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline
(USA Only).......................................................60
Gasoline Containing Alcohol........................... 60
Engine Oil.............................................................61
Engine Specifications...........................................62
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 62
Engine...........................................................62
Alpha Sterndrive............................................62
Bravo Sterndrives..........................................63
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim
Fluids.............................................................63
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids..63
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................63
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................67
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................67
Maintenance.........................................................67
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............68
Inspection.............................................................68
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models........ 69
Routine Maintenance.................................... 69
Scheduled Maintenance................................69
Maintenance Log..................................................70
Engine Oil.............................................................71
Checking..........................................................71
Filling............................................................... 72
Changing Oil and Filter....................................73
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................73
Engine Oil Drain Pump............................... 73
Changing Filter............................................74
Power Steering Fluid............................................74
Checking..........................................................74
Filling............................................................... 75
Changing......................................................... 75
Engine Coolant.....................................................75
Checking....................................................... 75
Filling.............................................................76
Changing ......................................................77
Drive Unit Oil........................................................ 77
Checking..........................................................77
Filling............................................................... 78
Changing......................................................... 78