Mercury Mercruiser Tow Sport 5.7 MPI Manual page 33

Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 26
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................. 27
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ..................... 27
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 27
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 27
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 28
Basic Boat Operation............................................................ 28
Launching and Boat Operation...................................... 28
Operation Chart ..................................................... 28
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................. 29
Starting the Engine ................................................ 29
Stopping the Engine .............................................. 29
Throttle Only Operation................................................. 29
Freezing Temperature Operation.................................. 29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................ 30
Protecting People in the Water............................................. 30
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Section 3 - On The Water
While You Are Cruising ................................................ 30
While Boat Is Stationary ............................................... 30
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation..................... 30
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 30
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................... 31
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 31
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 31
The Bottom of the Boat.................................................. 31
Cavitation....................................................................... 32
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 32
Getting Started..................................................................... 32
20-Hour Break-In Period................................................ 32
After Break-In Period..................................................... 32
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 32
Section 3 - On The Water
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