MerCruiser Sterndrive 350 MAG MPI, User Manual

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Trailering the Boat.........................................46
Freezing Temperature Operation..................47
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................47
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models).................... 47
Launching and Boat Operation..................... 47
Operation Chart.......................................... 47
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 48
Starting the Engine..................................... 48
Stopping the Engine....................................49
Throttle Only Operation.................................49
Trailering the Boat.........................................50
Freezing Temperature Operation..................50
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................50
Protecting People In The Water........................... 50
While You Are Cruising....................................50
While Boat Is Stationary.................................. 50
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat
Operation..............................................................51
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck
Boats.................................................................... 51
Boats Having An Open Front Deck..................51
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats...................................................51
Wave And Wake Jumping....................................52
Impact With Underwater Hazards........................ 52
Drive Unit Impact Protection............................53
Operating With Low Water Inlets In Shallow
Water....................................................................53
Conditions Affecting Operation.............................54
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 54
Bottom Of Boat..............................................54
Cavitation...................................................... 54
Ventilation..................................................... 54
Elevation And Climate...................................55
Propeller Selection........................................55
Getting Started..................................................... 55
20-Hour Break-In Period............................... 55
After Break-In Period.....................................56
End of First Season Checkup....................... 56
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements...............................................58
Fuel Ratings.....................................................58
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................58
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................58
Engine Oil.............................................................59
Engine Specifications (MPI)................................. 59
Engine Specifications....................................59
Fluid Specifications (MPI).....................................60
Fluid Specifications....................................... 60
Engine...........................................................60
Alpha Sterndrive............................................61
Bravo Sterndrives..........................................61
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim
Fluids.............................................................61
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids..61
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................61
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................65
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................65
Maintenance.........................................................65
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............. 66
Inspection.............................................................66
Maintenance Schedule - Sterndrive Models.........67
Routine Maintenance.......................................67
Each Day Start............................................67
Each Day End.............................................67
Weekly........................................................ 67
Every Two Months or 50 Hours.................. 67
Scheduled Maintenance..................................67
After the Initial 20 Hour Break-In Period..... 67
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever
Occurs First)............................................... 67
Every 200 Hours or 3 Years........................68
Every 300 Hours or 3 Years........................68
Every 5 Years............................................. 68
Maintenance Log..................................................68
Engine Oil.............................................................69
Checking..........................................................69
Filling............................................................... 69
Changing Oil and Filter....................................70
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................70
Engine Oil Drain Pump............................... 71
Changing Filter............................................71
Power Steering Fluid............................................72
Checking..........................................................72
Filling............................................................... 72
Changing......................................................... 73