MerCruiser Tow Sports 5.7 MPI, User Manual

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Page ii 90-865253073 DECEMBER 2007
Conditions Affecting Operation.............................41
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 41
The Bottom of the Boat................................. 41
Cavitation...................................................... 42
Ventilation..................................................... 42
Elevation and Climate................................... 42
Getting Started..................................................... 42
20‑Hour Break‑In Period............................... 42
After Break‑In Period.....................................43
End of First Season Checkup....................... 43
Section 4 - Specifications
Cruising RPM....................................................... 46
Fuel Requirements...............................................46
Fuel Ratings.....................................................46
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline
(USA Only).......................................................46
Gasoline Containing Alcohol........................... 46
Engine Oil.............................................................47
Engine Specifications...........................................48
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 48
Engine...........................................................48
Transmission.................................................49
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................52
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................52
Maintenance.........................................................52
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............53
Inspection.............................................................53
Maintenance Schedule—Tow Sport Models........ 54
Routine Maintenance.................................... 54
Scheduled Maintenance................................54
Maintenance Log..................................................55
Engine Oil.............................................................55
Checking....................................................... 55
Filling.............................................................56
Changing Oil and Filter................................. 57
Easy Engine Oil Drain System......................57
Engine Oil Drain Pump..................................57
Changing the Oil Filter.................................. 58
Transmission Fluid............................................... 59
Checking While the Engine is Warm............... 59
Checking While Engine is Cold........................59
Changing......................................................... 59
Battery..................................................................59
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......60
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor................................ 60
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)... 61
Changing.....................................................61
Cleaning The IAC Muffler.....................................62
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter................................ 63
GEN III Models..............................................63
Removal......................................................63
Installation...................................................64
Lubrication............................................................65
Throttle Cable................................................65
Transmission Linkage................................... 65
Serpentine Drive Belt........................................... 66
Checking..........................................................66
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension.........67
Flushing The Power Package—Tow Sports.........68
The Boat Out of the Water...............................68
The Boat In the Water......................................70
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather or Extended Storage..................... 74
Preparing Power Package for Storage..........74
Engine and Fuel System Preparation......... 75
Draining the Seawater System.............................76
Drain System Identification........................... 76
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System......76
Three Point Manual Drain System..............77
Air Actuated Single Point Drain System........77
Boat in the Water........................................ 77
Boat out of the Water..................................79
Three‑Point Manual Drain System................81
Boat in the Water........................................ 81
Boat out of the Water..................................82
Battery Storage.................................................... 83
Power Package Recommissioning.......................83