MerCruiser Sterndrive TDI 3.0L User Manual page 37

Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 30
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................. 31
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ..................... 31
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 31
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 31
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 31
Basic Boat Operation............................................................ 32
Duty Cycle Rating ......................................................... 32
Pleasure Duty Rating ............................................ 32
Operation Chart-Models with Electronic Control System
(ECS).................................................................................... 33
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 33
Before Starting the Engine............................................. 34
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 34
Engine Warm-Up........................................................... 34
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................ 35
Shifting........................................................................... 35
Engine Shutdown (Stopping)......................................... 35
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 35
Trailering the Boat................................................................ 35
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation........... 36
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump.................................................. 36
Protecting People In The Water........................................... 36
While You Are Cruising ......................................... 36
90-8M0070851 AUGUST 2012
eng
Section 3 - On The Water
While Boat Is Stationary ........................................ 36
High-Speed and High-Performance............................... 37
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats... 37
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 37
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 37
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 37
Impact With Underwater Hazards......................................... 38
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 38
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 38
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 39
Cavitation....................................................................... 39
Ventilation...................................................................... 39
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 39
Propeller Selection......................................................... 39
Getting Started..................................................................... 40
Initial Break-In Procedure.............................................. 40
Sterndrive 10-Hour Break-In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)...................................................... 40
Engine Break-In............................................................. 40
20-Hour Break-In Period ....................................... 40
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period ......................... 40
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 41
Section 3 - On The Water
3
Page 29