Section 5 - Maintenance - Mercury Mercruiser Tow Sport 5.7 MPI Manual

Table of Contents
Owner/Operator Responsibilities.......................................... 40
Dealer Responsibilities......................................................... 40
Maintenance......................................................................... 40
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................. 40
Inspection............................................................................. 41
Maintenance Schedule-Inboard Models............................. 41
Routine Maintenance..................................................... 41
Scheduled Maintenance................................................ 41
Maintenance Log.................................................................. 42
Engine Oil............................................................................. 43
Checking ....................................................................... 43
Filling ............................................................................ 44
Changing Oil and Filter ................................................. 45
Easy Engine Oil Drain System .............................. 45
Engine Oil Drain Pump .......................................... 45
Changing Filter ...................................................... 46
Transmission Fluid............................................................... 46
Checking While the Engine is Warm ............................ 46
Checking While Engine is Cold .................................... 46
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Cleaning the Flame Arrestor................................................. 47
Water-Separating Fuel Filter (MPI)....................................... 48
Lubrication............................................................................ 50
Serpentine Drive Belt............................................................ 51
Flushing The Power Package............................................... 52
Battery.................................................................................. 54
Changing ...................................................................... 46
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV) ................ 47
Changing ............................................................... 47
Water-Separating Fuel Filter.......................................... 48
Gen III Models............................................................... 49
Removal ................................................................ 49
Installation ............................................................. 49
Throttle Cable................................................................ 50
Transmission Linkage.................................................... 50
Checking ....................................................................... 51
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension ...................... 52
Tow Sports ................................................................... 52
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions....................... 54
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