Section 5 - Maintenance
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8. Start the engine and operate for three minutes, checking for leaks.
9. Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain into the oil pan for approximately five minutes
with the boat at rest in the water.
Transmission Fluid
Checking While the Engine is Warm
1. Velvet Drive Transmissions ‑ Stop the engine and immediately check fluid level by
turning T‑handle counterclockwise, to remove dipstick. Fluid level should be up to full
mark. If low, add specified fluid through dipstick tube on transmissions.
2. ZF Marine Transmissions ‑ Stop the engine and remove the dipstick to check level. If
fluid is below top (full) line, add specified fluid through dipstick hole. Do not overfill.
Reinstall dipstick with cap fully seated.
3. Walter V‑Drive Transmissions ‑ Stop the engine and remove the dipstick to check the
level. If the fluid is below the top (full) line, add the specified fluid through the breather
elbow. Do not overfill. Reinstall the dipstick with the cap fully seated.
Checking While Engine is Cold
NOTE: Cold fluid level check: To ease checking the fluid level, the dipstick can be marked
or scribed with a cold level mark.
1. Follow the procedure for the warm fluid level check, then allow the boat to sit overnight.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to push the dipstick all the way down into the dipstick tube when
checking the fluid level.
2. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean and reinsert.
3. Remove the dipstick, observe the fluid level and mark the cold fluid level.
4. Reinstall the dipstick, tighten the T‑handle securely. Do not overtighten.
Changing
Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Battery
Refer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery. If this information
is not available, observe the following precautions when handling a battery.
!
WARNING
Recharging a weak battery in the boat, or using jumper cables and a booster battery to
start the engine, can cause serious injury or product damage from fire or explosion.
Remove the battery from the boat and recharge in a ventilated area away from sparks or
flames.
!
WARNING
An operating or charging battery produces gas that can ignite and explode, spraying out
sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns. Ventilate the area around the battery and
wear protective equipment when handling or servicing batteries.
Summary of Contents for Tow Sports 5.7 MPI
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