Section 5 - Maintenance
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OCTOBER 2012
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Section 5 - Maintenance
Table of Contents
General Information.............................................................. 56
Owner/Operator Responsibilities................................... 56
Dealer Responsibilities.................................................. 56
Maintenance.................................................................. 56
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions...................... 56
Inspection...................................................................... 57
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw..................................57
Maintenance Schedules—3.0 MPI ECT............................... 57
Routine Maintenance..................................................... 57
Scheduled Maintenance................................................ 58
Maintenance Schedules—3.0 TKS....................................... 59
Routine Maintenance..................................................... 59
Scheduled Maintenance................................................ 60
Maintenance Log.................................................................. 61
Engine Oil—3.0 MPI ECT..................................................... 62
Checking and Filling...................................................... 62
Changing Oil and Filter.................................................. 62
Using the Engine Oil Drain Pump.................................. 63
Changing the Oil Filter................................................... 63
Important Information........................................................... 63
Engine Oil—3.0 TKS............................................................ 63
Important Information.....................................................63
Checking and Filling...................................................... 64
Changing....................................................................... 64
Using the Easy Engine Oil Drain System, If
Equipped ............................................................... 64
Using the Engine Oil Drain Pump .......................... 65
Changing the Oil Filter................................................... 65
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid—3.0 MPI ECT..................... 66
Checking........................................................................ 66
Filling............................................................................. 66
Changing....................................................................... 66
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid—3.0 TKS............................. 66
Checking ....................................................................... 66
Filling ............................................................................ 67
Changing ...................................................................... 67
Engine Coolant—3.0 MPI ECT............................................. 67
Checking........................................................................ 67
Filling............................................................................. 68
Changing ...................................................................... 69
Engine Coolant—3.0 TKS.................................................... 69
Checking ....................................................................... 69
Filling ............................................................................ 70
Changing ..................................................................... 70
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube................................................. 70
Checking ....................................................................... 71
Filling ............................................................................ 71
Changing ...................................................................... 72
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................. 73
Checking ....................................................................... 73
Filling ............................................................................ 73
Changing ...................................................................... 74
Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Specifically for 3.0 MPI
ECT...................................................................................... 74
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor.......................................... 74
Cleaning the IAC Muffler................................................74
Changing the Water‑Separating Fuel Filter................... 75
Inspecting the Fuel Pump Sight Tube............................76
Drive Belts..................................................................... 76
Checking ............................................................... 76
Replacing Belts on Front Mount Models ............... 77
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt .................... 77
Alternator Belt ................................................ 77
Replacing Belts on Side Mount Models ................. 77
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt .................... 77
Alternator Belt ................................................ 78
Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Specifically for 3.0 TKS
.............................................................................................. 78
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor.......................................... 78
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV) ......... 79
Changing ........................................................ 79
Changing the Water‑Separating Fuel Filter................... 79
Fuel Pump Sight Tube Inspection..................................80
Drive Belts..................................................................... 80
Checking ............................................................... 80
Replacing ‑ Front Mount Models ........................... 80
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt, if equipped
....................................................................... 80
Alternator Belt ................................................ 81
Replacing ‑ Side Mount Models ............................ 81
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt, if equipped
....................................................................... 81
Alternator Belt ................................................ 82
Lubrication............................................................................ 82
Steering System............................................................ 82
Manual Steering System................................................83
Throttle Cable—3.0 MPI ECT........................................ 84
Throttle Cable—3.0 TKS................................................84
Shift Cable ‑ Typical.......................................................85
Sterndrive U‑joint Shaft Splines and O‑rings (Sterndrive
Unit Removed)............................................................... 85
Engine Coupler.............................................................. 85
Driveshaft Extension Models......................................... 86
Propellers............................................................................. 86
Propeller Repair............................................................. 86
Alpha Propeller Removal............................................... 86
Alpha Propeller Installation............................................ 87
Flushing the Power Package................................................ 87
Flushing Attachments ................................................... 88
Sterndrive Water Pickups ............................................. 88
Battery.................................................................................. 89
Corrosion Protection............................................................. 89
Painting Your Power Package ...................................... 93
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