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Bottom of Boat................................................................. 32
Cavitation........................................................................ 32
Ventilation........................................................................ 33
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 33
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 33
Getting Started....................................................................... 33
Initial Break-In Procedure................................................ 33
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 36
Recommended Fuels............................................................. 36
Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather................................................... 36
Coolant (Antifreeze)................................................................ 37
Engine Oil............................................................................... 37
Engine Specifications............................................................. 38
Fluid Specifications................................................................. 38
Owner and Operator Responsibilities..................................... 42
Dealer Responsibilities........................................................... 42
Maintenance........................................................................... 42
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................... 42
General Inspection................................................................. 42
Engine Cover.......................................................................... 43
Removal.......................................................................... 43
Cleaning.......................................................................... 43
Inspection........................................................................ 43
Installation....................................................................... 43
Maintenance Schedules-Alpha and Bravo Models.............. 43
Routine Maintenance-Alpha and Bravo Models............ 43
Maintenance Log............................................................. 45
Engine Oil............................................................................... 47
Specifications.................................................................. 47
Oil Level-Overfilled........................................................ 47
Checking......................................................................... 47
Filling............................................................................... 48
Changing Oil and Filter.................................................... 49
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube................................................... 52
Sterndrive Gear Lube...................................................... 52
Checking......................................................................... 52
Filling............................................................................... 53
Changing......................................................................... 54
Bravo Sterndrive Gear Lube................................................... 56
Sterndrive Gear Lube...................................................... 56
Checking......................................................................... 56
Filling............................................................................... 56
Changing......................................................................... 57
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 60
Checking......................................................................... 60
Filling............................................................................... 60
Changing......................................................................... 61
Power-Assisted Steering Fluid............................................... 61
Checking......................................................................... 61
Filling............................................................................... 62
Changing......................................................................... 62
Engine Coolant....................................................................... 62
Checking......................................................................... 62
Filling............................................................................... 63
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Section 4 - Specifications
Approved Paints..................................................................... 39
Section 5 - Maintenance
Air Filter.................................................................................. 64
Water-Separating Fuel Filter.................................................. 65
Fuel System............................................................................ 69
Seawater System................................................................... 70
Replacing the Engine Coolant................................................ 80
Corrosion Protection............................................................... 82
Lubrication.............................................................................. 91
Replacement Gears)....................................................... 34
Engine Break-In............................................................... 34
20-Hour Break-In Period............................................. 34
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period............................... 34
End of First Season Checkup.......................................... 34
Engine............................................................................. 38
QSD 2.0...................................................................... 38
Alpha Sterndrive Fluid Specifications.............................. 39
Bravo Sterndrive Fluid Specifications-Diesel................ 39
Approved Power-assisted Steering Fluids...................... 39
Approved Power Trim Fluids........................................... 39
Changing......................................................................... 63
Removal.......................................................................... 64
Inspection........................................................................ 64
Installation....................................................................... 64
Draining........................................................................... 66
Replacing........................................................................ 66
Filling............................................................................... 68
Priming............................................................................ 69
Filling (Bleeding).............................................................. 70
Fuel Tank Cleaning and Flushing.................................... 70
Draining the Seawater System........................................ 70
Sterndrive Water Inlets Check......................................... 72
Checking the Seawater Pickups...................................... 73
Cleaning the Seawater Strainer...................................... 73
Engine Seawater Pump Inspection................................. 80
Alpha Sterndrive Seawater Pump Inspection.................. 80
Draining the Closed-Cooling System.............................. 80
Filling the Closed Cooling System................................... 81
General Information......................................................... 82
Engine Corrosion Protection Components...................... 82
Removal...................................................................... 82
Cleaning and Inspection............................................. 83
Installation................................................................... 84
Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components................. 85
Alpha Sterndrive Continuity Circuit Inspection................ 88
Continuity Circuit-Bravo Sterndrive............................... 88
MerCathode..................................................................... 90
Painting Your Power Package......................................... 90
Steering System.............................................................. 91
Throttle Cable.................................................................. 93
Shift Cable....................................................................... 93
Transom Assembly.......................................................... 94
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