Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual page 6

Fuel Ratings.....................................................34
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................34
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................34
Engine Oil.............................................................35
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................40
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................40
Maintenance.........................................................40
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............41
Inspection.............................................................41
Maintenance Schedule - Inboard Models.............42
Routine Maintenance.......................................42
Each Day Start............................................42
Each Day End.............................................42
Weekly........................................................42
Every Two Months or 50 Hours..................42
Scheduled Maintenance..................................42
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever
Occurs First)...............................................42
Every 300 Hours or 3 Years........................42
Every 5 Years.............................................43
Maintenance Log..................................................43
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw........................43
Engine Oil.............................................................43
Checking..........................................................44
Filling...............................................................44
Changing Oil and Filter....................................45
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................45
Engine Oil Drain Pump...............................45
Cold Weather or Extended Storage.....................60
Preparing Power Package for Storage..........60
Engine and Fuel System Preparation.........61
Draining the Seawater System.............................62
Drain System Identification...........................62
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, Or Cranks
Slow......................................................................68
Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start.............68
Engine Runs Rough, Misses And/Or Backfires....68
Poor Performance................................................68
Excessive Engine Temperature...........................69
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Engine Specifications...........................................36
Fluid Specifications..............................................37
Section 5 - Maintenance
Transmission Fluid...............................................46
Engine Coolant.....................................................47
Cleaning The Flame Arrestor...............................49
Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter................50
Lubrication............................................................51
Serpentine Drive Belt...........................................53
Flushing The Power Package..............................55
Battery..................................................................58
Section 6 - Storage
Battery Storage....................................................64
Power Package Recommissioning.......................64
Seacock................................................................65
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Insufficient Engine Temperature..........................69
Low Engine Oil Pressure......................................69
Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge..................69
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has
Excessive Free-play Or Makes Unusual Sounds. 70
Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky...................70
Engine..............................................................37
Transmission...................................................37
Changing Filter............................................46
Checking While the Engine is Warm...............46
Checking While Engine is Cold........................47
Changing.........................................................47
Checking..........................................................47
Filling...............................................................48
Changing ........................................................48
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV). . .49
Changing.....................................................49
Throttle Cable................................................51
Transmission Linkage...................................51
Checking..........................................................53
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension.........54
Inboards...........................................................55
Tow Sports.......................................................56
Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System.................62
Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System...................63
90-860174050 JUNE 2005