3
PROPULSION
3.1
E
NGINES
The MJM 35z is propelled by twin Mercury Verado 300 or 350 HP 4-stroke, 6-
cylinder in-line outboard engines with HD heavy duty drives having either 3 blade
Enertia-ECO 3-Blade or 4-blade Evolution-4 stainless steel propellers. When
raised, engines are out of the water.
3.2
E
NGINE
C
HECKS
See “Mercury Operation & Maintenance Manual (MOMM”) provided with your
MJM. Before long trips, checki hydraulic steering fluid level under the rear
cockpit seat and engine oil level by removing the top cowl.
Top Cowl Removal
to access most maintenance points. To tilt the engine
closer, making this easier, use the small black AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH on the
port side of the engine just below the top cowl.
Pull up on the top cowl latch on the back of the engine.
Pull the top cowl forward and lift off.
Remove dipstick on port side of engine to check oil, then securely reinserti.
Putting the top cowl back on is a bit tricky. Position the top cowl loosely in
place over the engine, being sure it fits on top of the rubber seal all the way
around. (MOMM says front first)..
Push down on the cowl, MOMM says back half first, then front half until it
clicks into place. Make sure it’s secure by pulling up on the back of the cowl.
Don’t want this flying off underway!
Carbon Streaks
rub off with a swipe of the hand when hosing down boat.
