Operation Chart; Starting And Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual

OPERATION CHART

BEFORE STARTING
Install bilge drain plug.
Open engine hatch.
Turn battery switch on.
Operate bilge blowers.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Open seacock, if
equipped.
Close the drain system.
Check the engine oil.
Perform all other checks
specified by your dealer
and/or boat builder.
Listen for Audio Warning
Alarm to sound when the
ignition switch is in the
"ON" position.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

NOTE: Only perform those functions applicable to your power package.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Check all items listed in the Operation Chart.
2. Place the remote control handle in neutral.
Overheating from insufficient cooling water will cause engine and drive system damage.
Ensure that there is sufficient water always available at water inlet holes during operation.
Explosive gasoline fumes collect in the engine compartment. Avoid injury or property
damage, operate the bilge blower for at least 5 minutes prior to starting the engine. If the
boat is not equipped with a bilge blower, open the engine hatch and leave it open while

starting the engine.

3. Turn ignition key to "START". Release key when engine starts and allow switch to return
to "ON" position. Allow engine to warm up (6‑10 minutes on first start of the day). The
engine will normally idle at 900‑1000 RPM and then return to normal idle RPM of
approximately 750 RPM.
NOTE: If the engine has not run for a long period of time it may require a couple of attempts
while the fuel bowl refills.
4. If engine does not start after 3 attempts:
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Operation Chart

AFTER STARTING
Observe all gauges to
Observe all gauges to
check condition of
check condition of engine. If
engine. If not normal, stop
not normal, stop engine.
engine.
Check for fuel, oil, water,
Listen for the audio alarm.
fluid and exhaust leaks.
Check shift and throttle
control operation.
Check steering operation.
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
WHILE UNDERWAY
Turn ignition key to the
"OFF" position.
Turn battery switch to the
"OFF" position.
Close fuel shut off valve.
Close seacock, if
equipped.
Flush cooling system if in
saltwater.
Drain bilge.
On The Water
AFTER STOPPING
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