MerCruiser Vazer 100 Owner's Manual page 6

Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 42
Bottom Of Boat..............................................43
Cavitation...................................................... 43
Ventilation..................................................... 43
Elevation and Climate................................... 43
Fuel Requirements...............................................48
Fuel Ratings.....................................................48
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline
(USA Only).......................................................48
Gasoline Containing Alcohol........................... 48
Engine Oil.............................................................49
Engine Specifications...........................................50
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 50
Owner/Operator Responsibilities.......................... 54
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................54
Maintenance.........................................................54
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions............. 55
Inspection.............................................................55
Maintenance Schedule-Sterndrive Models........ 56
Routine Maintenance.................................... 56
Scheduled Maintenance................................ 57
Maintenance Log..................................................58
Engine Oil.............................................................60
Checking....................................................... 60
Filling.............................................................60
Changing Oil and Filter................................. 61
Easy Engine Oil Drain System......................61
Engine Oil Drain Pump..................................62
Changing the Oil Filter.................................. 63
Power-Assisted Steering Fluid............................. 64
Checking....................................................... 64
Filling.............................................................65
Changing.......................................................65
Engine Coolant.....................................................65
Checking....................................................... 65
Filling.............................................................66
Changing ......................................................66
Sterndrive Gear Lube...........................................67
Checking....................................................... 67
Filling.............................................................67
Changing.......................................................69
Power Trim Fluid.................................................. 71
Checking....................................................... 71
Filling.............................................................72
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Getting Started..................................................... 44
Section 4 - Specifications
Approved Paints...................................................51
Section 5 - Maintenance
Flame Arrestor and PCV Valve............................ 73
Fuel Filters............................................................74
Flushing the Power Package................................ 77
Lubrication............................................................81
Propellers............................................................. 85
Corrosion Protection.............................................88
Propeller Selection........................................44
20-Hour Break-In Period............................... 44
After the Break-In Period............................... 44
End of First Season Checkup....................... 45
Engine...........................................................50
Sterndrives....................................................50
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim
Fluids.............................................................50
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids.. 50
Approved Power Trim Fluids....................... 51
Changing.......................................................72
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor......................... 73
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV). 74
Changing..................................................... 74
Removal........................................................74
Installation.....................................................76
General Information...................................... 77
Sterndrive Water Pickup............................... 78
Flushing Attachments (Non-Running Flush). 78
Quick-Connect Flush (Non-Running Flush).. 78
Flushing Attachments (Running Flush).........79
Vazer Sterndrive Connection........................ 80
Flushing the Power Package (Running
Flush)............................................................ 80
Steering System............................................81
Throttle Cable................................................83
Shift Cable.....................................................83
Sterndrive U-joint Shaft Splines and O-rings
(Sterndrive Removed)...................................84
Engine Coupler............................................. 84
Propeller Repair............................................ 85
Vazer Propeller Removal.............................. 85
Vazer Propeller Installation........................... 86
Vazer Sterndrive Corrosion Protection
Components..................................................89
90-899883182 NOVEMBER 2007