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OCTOBER 2012
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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
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather or Extended Storage......................................... 96
Preparing Power Package for Storage—3.0 MPI ECT..... 96
Engine and Fuel System Preparation........................... 96
Preparing Power Package for Storage—3.0 TKS............. 97
Engine and Fuel System Preparation........................... 98
Draining the Seawater System................................................ 99
Draining the 3.0 MPI ECT Seawater System........................... 99
Single‑Point Drain System................................................ 99
Draining the Seawater Section of Models with Closed
Cooling............................................................................ 100
Draining the 3.0 TKS Seawater System................................ 102
Single Point Drain System.............................................. 102
Draining the Seawater Section of Models With Closed
Cooling............................................................................ 103
Clearing Clogged Blue Drain Hoses...................................... 105
Draining the Sterndrive.......................................................... 107
Battery Storage...................................................................... 107
Recommissioning the Power Package.................................. 107
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Information and Charts Specifically for 3.0 MPI
ECT........................................................................................ 110
Diagnosing EFI Problems............................................... 110
Engine Guardian System................................................ 110
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slowly.. 110
Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start......................... 110
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires..................... 111
Poor Performance........................................................... 111
Troubleshooting Charts Specifically for 3.0 TKS................... 111
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow.... 111
Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start......................... 111
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires..................... 112