Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual page 21

Table of Contents
Safe Boating Recommendations.......................................... 14
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................. 15
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ..................... 15
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 15
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 15
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 16
Important Operation Information........................................... 16
Launching...................................................................... 16
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements................................... 16
High-Output Rating........................................................ 16
Operation Chart............................................................. 17
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation.... 17
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................ 18
Trailering the Boat......................................................... 18
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 18
Before Starting the Engine............................................. 18
Important Information-SmartStart................................ 18
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 18
Engine Warm-Up........................................................... 19
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................ 19
Shifting........................................................................... 19
Trolling Valve Operation on Technodrive Transmissions
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Section 2 - On the Water
Engine Shut Down (Stopping)....................................... 20
Protecting People in the Water............................................. 20
While Boat is in Operation ..................................... 20
While the Boat is Stationary .................................. 20
High-Speed and High-Performance............................... 20
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats... 20
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 20
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 21
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 21
Impact With Underwater Hazards......................................... 22
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 22
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 22
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 22
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 23
Propeller Selection......................................................... 23
Getting Started..................................................................... 23
Initial Break-In Procedure.............................................. 23
Engine Break-In............................................................. 24
20-Hour Break-In Period ....................................... 24
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period ......................... 24
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 24
Section 2 - On the Water
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