MerCruiser Black Scorpion, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
90-865253070 JUNE 2007 Page 47
Section 5 - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Owner/Operator Responsibilities........................ 48
Dealer Responsibilities....................................... 48
Maintenance....................................................... 48
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........... 49
Inspection........................................................... 49
Maintenance Schedule - Inboard Models........... 50
Routine Maintenance ................................... 50
Each Day Start ....................................... 50
Each Day End ........................................ 50
Weekly ................................................... 50
Every Two Months or 50 Hours .............. 50
Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 50
After the Initial 20 Hour Break-in ............ 50
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever
Occurs First) ........................................... 50
Every 300 Hours or 3 Years ................... 50
Every 5 Years ......................................... 51
Maintenance Log................................................ 51
Engine Oil........................................................... 51
Checking ...................................................... 52
Filling ............................................................ 52
Changing Oil and Filter ................................ 53
Easy Engine Oil Drain System ............... 53
Engine Oil Drain Pump ........................... 54
Changing Filter ....................................... 55
Transmission Fluid.............................................. 56
Checking While the Engine is Warm ............ 56
Checking While Engine is Cold .................... 56
Changing ...................................................... 56
IAC Muffler.......................................................... 56
Changing ...................................................... 56
Cleaning The Flame Arrestor.............................. 56
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
..................................................................... 57
Changing ................................................ 57
Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter.............. 58
In-line Fuel Filter................................................. 59
Lubrication.......................................................... 61
Throttle Cable................................................61
Transmission Linkage...................................61
Serpentine Drive Belt.......................................... 63
Checking ...................................................... 63
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension ..... 63
Flushing The Power Package—Tow Sports....... 64
The Boat Out of the Water ........................... 64
The Boat In the Water .................................. 66
Battery................................................................ 68
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......68
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