Starting Engine After Stopped While In Gear; Trailering The Boat; Freezing Temperature Operation; Drain Plug And Bilge Pump - Mercury 3.0L Carbureted Alpha Series User Manual

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Starting Engine After Stopped While In Gear

IMPORTANT: Avoid stopping the engine if the sterndrive unit is in gear. If the engine
does stop, refer to the following procedure:
1. Push and pull repeatedly on the remote control handle until handle returns to the
NEUTRAL/IDLE position. This may take several tries if the power package was
operating above idle rpm when the engine stopped.
2. After the handle returns to the NEUTRAL/IDLE position, resume normal starting
procedures.
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Trailering The Boat

Your boat can be trailered with the sterndrive unit in THE UP or DOWN position. Adequate
clearance is required between the road and sterndrive when transporting.
If adequate road clearance is a problem, place the sterndrive unit in full trailer position and
support it with an optional trailer kit which is available from your authorized Mercury
MerCruiser dealer.
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Freezing Temperature Operation

IMPORTANT: If the boat is operated during periods of freezing temperature,
precautions must be taken to prevent freeze damage to the power package. Damage
caused by freezing IS NOT covered by Mercury MerCruiser Limited Warranty.
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Drain Plug and Bilge Pump

The engine compartment in your boat is a natural place for water to collect. For this reason,
boats are normally equipped with a drain plug and/or a bilge pump. It is very important to
check these items on a regular basis to ensure that the water level does not come into
contact with your power package. Components on your engine will be damaged if
submerged. Damage caused by submersion is not covered by the Mercury MerCruiser
Limited Warranty.
90-860168040 JANUARY 2004
ON THE WATER
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