Mercury Racing HP565, Manual, Page: 8 / 151

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Specifications
Engine Identification.................................................................. 36
Fuel Requirements.................................................................... 37
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ................................. 39
Crankcase Oil............................................................................ 39
Capacities.................................................................................. 40
General Engine Specifications...................................................40
Engine Operating Limitations.....................................................41
Engine Break‑in......................................................................... 42
After Break‑In Period................................................................. 42
Operation
Instrumentation.......................................................................... 43
Warning System........................................................................ 43
Electrical System Overload Protection...................................... 45
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)...................... 51
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping................................................. 51
Operation Chart......................................................................... 52
Freezing Temperature Operation.............................................. 53
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump........................................................54
Launching And Boat Operation Care......................................... 54
Conditions Affecting Operation
Weight Distribution.....................................................................55
Bottom Of Boat.......................................................................... 55
Cavitation................................................................................... 55
Ventilation.................................................................................. 56
Propeller Selection.....................................................................56
Conditions That Lower Engine Performance............................. 57