Stopping The Engine; Throttle-Only Operation; Freezing Temperature Operation; Drain Plug And Bilge Pump - MerCruiser 5.7 MPI User Manual

Section 3 - On The Water

Shifting into gear at engine speeds above idle will damage the drive system. Shift the
drive into gear only when the engine is operating at idle.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Move the remote control handle to neutral/idle and allow the engine to slow to idle
speed. If engine has been operated at high speed for a long period of time, allow the
engine to cool at idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Turn ignition key to the "OFF" position.
Throttle‑Only Operation
1. Refer to Remote Controls section for remote control features.
2. Move the control lever to the idle/neutral position.
3. Depress and hold the throttle only button, and move the control lever to the idle/forward
or idle/reverse position.
4. Advancing the control lever beyond the idle/forward or idle/reverse position will cause
engine speed to increase.
IMPORTANT: Moving the control lever back to the idle/neutral position will disengage the
throttle only button and allow the engine to shift into gear.
5. Throttle only mode is deactivated by moving the control lever to the idle/neutral position.
Moving the control lever from the idle/neutral position to the idle/forward or idle/reverse
position without pressing the throttle only button will shift the unit into the chosen gear.

Freezing Temperature Operation

IMPORTANT: If the boat is operated during periods of freezing temperature, precautions
must be taken to prevent freeze damage to the power package. Damage caused by
freezing is not covered by Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty.

Drain Plug and Bilge Pump

The engine compartment in your boat is a natural place for water to collect. For this reason,
boats are normally equipped with a drain plug and/or a bilge pump. It is very important to
check these items on a regular basis to ensure that the water level does not come into
contact with your power package. Components on your engine will be damaged if
submerged. Damage caused by submersion is not covered by the Mercury MerCruiser
Limited Warranty.

Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)

Launching and Boat Operation

IMPORTANT: Install bilge drain plug prior to launching boat.

OPERATION CHART

Install bilge drain plug.
Open engine hatch.
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BEFORE STARTING
NOTICE

Operation Chart

AFTER STARTING
Observe all gauges to Observe all gauges
check condition of to check condition of
engine. If not normal, engine. If not normal,
stop engine. stop engine.
Check for fuel, oil,
Listen for the audio
water, fluid and
alarm.
exhaust leaks.
WHILE
AFTER STOPPING
UNDERWAY
Turn ignition key to the
"OFF" position.
Turn battery switch to the
"OFF" position.

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