MerCruiser Sterndrive TDI 3.0L User Manual page 6

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
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 44
Nonferrous Metals and the Fuel System.......................... 44
Winter Operation and Biodiesel........................................ 44
Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather................................................... 44
Antifreeze/Coolant.................................................................. 44
Engine Oil............................................................................... 45
General Engine Specifications............................................... 45
Owner and Operator Responsibilities..................................... 50
Dealer Responsibilities........................................................... 50
Maintenance........................................................................... 50
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............................... 50
Inspection............................................................................... 51
Maintenance Schedule (Sterndrive Models)........................... 51
Routine Maintenance........................................................ 51
Each Day Start............................................................ 51
Each Day End............................................................. 51
Weekly........................................................................ 51
Every Two Months...................................................... 51
Scheduled Maintenance................................................... 52
After First 25 Hours and not to Exceed 30 Hours....... 52
Annually...................................................................... 52
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Occurs First)
.................................................................................... 52
Every 200 Hours or Annually (Whichever Occurs First)
.................................................................................... 52
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Section 3 - On The Water
Wave and Wake Jumping....................................................... 37
Impact With Underwater Hazards........................................... 38
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................... 38
Getting Started....................................................................... 40
Section 4 - Specifications
Fluid Specifications................................................................. 46
Approved Paints..................................................................... 47
Section 5 - Maintenance
Maintenance Log.................................................................... 53
Engine Oil............................................................................... 54
Sterndrive Gear Lube............................................................. 58
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 62
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
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat................................................................................. 38
Bottom of Boat................................................................. 39
Cavitation........................................................................ 39
Ventilation........................................................................ 39
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 39
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 39
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
Engine............................................................................. 46
Bravo Sterndrive Fluid Specifications-Diesel................ 46
Power Steering and Power Trim Fluids........................... 47
Approved Power Steering Fluids................................. 47
Approved Power Trim Fluids....................................... 47
Every 500 Hours or 5 Years (Whichever Occurs First)
.................................................................................... 52
Every 1000 Hours or 5 Years (Whichever Occurs First)
.................................................................................... 52
Every 2000 Hours or 5 Years (Whichever Occurs First)... 52
Checking........................................................................... 54
Filling................................................................................ 54
Changing Oil and Filter..................................................... 55
Checking........................................................................... 58
Filling................................................................................ 58
Changing.......................................................................... 59
Checking........................................................................... 62
Filling................................................................................ 63
Changing.......................................................................... 64
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