MerCruiser 350 MAG Owner's Manual page 6

Freezing Temperature Operation..................41
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................42
Protecting People in the Water............................. 42
While You Are Cruising....................................42
While Boat Is Stationary.................................. 42
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation.... 42
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck
Boats.................................................................... 42
Boats Having An Open Front Deck..................43
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats...................................................43
Wave and Wake Jumping.................................... 43
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................... 44
Drive Unit Impact Protection............................45
Fuel Requirements...............................................50
Fuel Ratings.....................................................50
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................50
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................50
Engine Oil.............................................................51
Engine Specifications...........................................51
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 52
Owner/Operator Responsibilities.......................... 56
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................56
Maintenance.........................................................56
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............57
Inspection.............................................................57
Maintenance Schedule-Sterndrive Models........ 58
Routine Maintenance.................................... 58
Scheduled Maintenance................................ 58
Maintenance Log..................................................59
Engine Oil.............................................................60
Checking..........................................................60
Filling............................................................... 60
Changing Oil and Filter....................................61
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................61
Engine Oil Drain Pump............................... 62
Changing Filter............................................ 62
Power Steering Fluid............................................63
Checking..........................................................63
Filling............................................................... 63
Changing......................................................... 64
Engine Coolant.....................................................64
Checking..........................................................64
Filling............................................................... 65
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Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow
Water....................................................................45
Conditions Affecting Operation............................. 45
Getting Started..................................................... 47
Section 4 - Specifications
Section 5 - Maintenance
Drive Unit Oil........................................................ 66
Power Trim Fluid.................................................. 69
Battery..................................................................70
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor................................ 71
Water-Separating Fuel Filter (MPI)...................... 72
Lubrication............................................................75
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 45
The Bottom of the Boat................................. 45
Cavitation...................................................... 46
Ventilation..................................................... 46
Elevation and Climate................................... 46
Propeller Selection........................................46
20-Hour Break-In Period............................... 47
After Break-In Period.....................................47
End of First Season Checkup....................... 48
Engine...........................................................52
Alpha Sterndrive............................................52
Bravo Sterndrives..........................................52
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim
Fluids.............................................................53
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids.. 53
Approved Power Trim Fluids....................... 53
Changing ........................................................ 65
Checking..........................................................66
Filling............................................................... 66
Changing......................................................... 67
Checking..........................................................69
Filling............................................................... 69
Changing......................................................... 70
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions....... 70
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)... 72
Changing..................................................... 72
Water-Separating Fuel Filter.........................72
GEN II Models...............................................73
Removal......................................................73
Installation...................................................73
GEN III Models..............................................74
Removal......................................................74
Installation...................................................75
90-864195072 OCTOBER 2007