MerCruiser Sterndrive 350 MAG MPI, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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Section 5 - Maintenance
Table of Contents
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
Engine Coolant................................................... 73
Checking ...................................................... 73
Filling ............................................................ 74
Changing ..................................................... 74
Drive Unit Oil....................................................... 75
Checking ...................................................... 75
Filling ............................................................ 75
Changing ...................................................... 76
Power Trim Fluid................................................. 78
Checking ...................................................... 78
Filling ............................................................ 78
Changing ...................................................... 79
Battery................................................................ 79
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......79
Cleaning The Flame Arrestor.............................. 80
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
..................................................................... 81
Changing ................................................ 81
Water-Separating Fuel Filter (MPI)..................... 81
Water-Separating Fuel Filter.........................81
GEN II Models...............................................82
Removal ................................................. 82
Installation .............................................. 82
GEN III Models..............................................83
Removal ................................................. 83
Installation .............................................. 84
Lubrication.......................................................... 84
Steering System............................................84
Throttle Cable................................................86
Shift Cable - Typical......................................87
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly........87
Sterndrive U-joint Shaft Splines And O-rings
(Sterndrive Unit Removed)............................88
Engine Coupler.............................................88
Driveshaft Extension Models.........................89
Propellers............................................................ 89
Propeller Repair............................................89
Alpha Propeller Removal..............................89
Alpha Propeller Installation...........................90
Bravo One Propeller Removal......................91
Bravo One Propeller Installation...................91
Bravo Two Propeller Removal......................92
Bravo Two Propeller Installation...................92
Bravo Three Propeller Removal....................93
Bravo Three Propeller Installation.................95
Serpentine Drive Belt.......................................... 97
Checking ...................................................... 97
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension ..... 97
Corrosion Protection........................................... 98
Corrosion Information....................................98
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity...........99
Anodes and MerCathode System Locations
......................................................................99
Checking the Quicksilver MerCathode System
....................................................................100
Power Package Exterior Surfaces..............101
Boat Bottom Care........................................101
Anti-fouling Paint.........................................101
Sterndrive Surface Care..............................103
Flushing the Power Package............................ 104
Flushing Attachments ........................... 104
Sterndrive Water Pickups ..................... 105
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