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MerCruiser Tow Sports 5.7 MPI User Manual

MerCruiser Tow Sports 5.7 MPI User Manual (110 pages)

Brand: MerCruiser | Category: Engine | Size: 9.38 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
- Read this Manual Thoroughly
  3
Section 1 - Warranty 1

9
Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package 2

21
- Identification
  22
  - Engine Serial Number Decal
    22
- Lanyard Stop Switch
  22
- Instrumentation
  23
  - Digital Gauges
    23
  - Analog Gauges
    24
- Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models)
  25
  - Remote Controls
    25
    
    Panel Mount Features
    25
    
    Console Mount Features
    26
    
    Zero Effort Features
    26
- Remote Controls (DTS Models)
  27
- Electrical System Overload Protection
  32
- Audio Warning System
  34
  - Testing the Audio Warning System
    34
- Engine Guardian Strategy
  34
- Transmission Guardian Strategy
  35
- Warning Horn Signals
  35
Section 3 - on the Water

37
- Safe Boating Suggestions
  38
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  39
  - Good Ventilation
    39
  - Poor Ventilation
    40
- Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)
  40
  - Launching and Boat Operation
    40
    
    Operation Chart
    40
    
    Starting and Stopping the Engine
    41
    
    Starting the Engine
    41
    
    Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
    42
    
    Freezing Temperature Operation
    42
    
    Stopping the Engine
    42
    
    Throttle-Only Operation
    42
- Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)
  42
  - Launching and Boat Operation
    42
- Section 3 - on the Water
  42
  - Operation Chart
    42
    
    Starting and Stopping the Engine
    43
    
    Starting the Engine
    43
    
    Stopping the Engine
    44
    
    Throttle-Only Operation
    44
    
    Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
    45
    
    Freezing Temperature Operation
    45
  - Protecting People in the Water
    45
    
    While Boat Is Stationary
    45
    
    While You Are Cruising
    45
  - High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
    46
  - Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
    46
    
    Boats Having an Open Front Deck
    46
    
    Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
    46
  - Wave and Wake Jumping
    47
  - Impact with Underwater Hazards
    47
  - Conditions Affecting Operation
    48
    
    Cavitation
    48
    
    The Bottom of the Boat
    48
    
    Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
    48
    
    Elevation and Climate
    49
    
    Ventilation
    49
  - Getting Started
    49
    
    20-Hour Break-In Period
    49
    
    After Break-In Period
    49
    
    End of First Season Checkup
    50
Section 4 - Specifications

51
- Cruising RPM
  52
- Fuel Requirements
  52
- Engine Oil
  53
- Engine Specifications
  54
- Fluid Specifications
  54
  - Engine
    54
  - Transmission
    55
- Dealer Responsibilities
  58
- Maintenance
  58
- Owner/Operator Responsibilities
  58
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
  59
- Inspection
  59
- Maintenance Schedule-Inboard Models
  60
  - Routine Maintenance
    60
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    60
- Engine Oil
  61
  - Checking
    61
  - Filling
    62
  - Changing Oil and Filter
    63
    
    Easy Engine Oil Drain System
    63
    
    Engine Oil Drain Pump
    63
    
    Changing Filter
    64
- Maintenance Log
  61
- Engine Coolant
  65
  - Checking
    65
- Section 5 - Maintenance
  65
  - Filling
    66
  - Changing
    67
- Transmission Fluid
  65
  - Checking While the Engine Is Warm
    65
  - Checking While Engine Is Cold
    65
  - Changing
    65
- Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
  67
  - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
    68
    
    Changing
    68
- Water-Separating Fuel Filter
  69
  - GEN III Models
    70
    
    Removal
    70
    
    Installation
    71
- Lubrication
  71
  - Throttle Cable
    71
  - Transmission Linkage
    72
- Serpentine Drive Belt
  73
  - Checking
    73
  - Replacing Belt And/Or Adjusting Tension
    73
- Flushing the Power Package
  74
  - Horizon Models
    74
  - The Boat out of the Water
    75
  - The Boat in the Water
    77
- Battery
  79
  - Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
    80
Section 6 - Storage

81
- Cold Weather or Extended Storage
  82
  - Preparing Power Package for Storage
    82
    
    Engine and Fuel System Preparation
    83
- Draining the Seawater System
  84
  - Drain System Identification
    84
    
    Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
    84
    
    Manual Single Point Drain System
    85
    
    November
    85
    
    Three Point Manual Drain System
    85
    
    Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
    86
    
    Boat in the Water
    86
    
    Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System
    86
    
    Boat out of the Water
    89
    
    Boat in the Water
    91
    
    Manual Single-Point Drain System
    91
    
    Boat out of the Water
    92
    
    Boat in the Water
    93
    
    Three-Point Manual Drain System
    93
    
    Boat out of the Water
    94
    
    Boat out of the Water
    95
    
    Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System
    95
    
    Boat in the Water
    97
  - Battery Storage
    99
  - Power Package Recommissioning
    99
Section 7 - Troubleshooting

101
- Diagnosing DTS Problems
  102
- Diagnosing EFI Problems
  102
- Engine Guardian System
  102
- Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
  102
- Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires
  103
- Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
  103
- Excessive Engine Temperature
  103
- Poor Performance
  103
- Battery will Not Recharge
  104
- Insufficient Engine Temperature
  104
- Low Engine Oil Pressure
  104
- Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
  105
- Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn
  105
- Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
  107
  - Owner Service Assistance
    108
  - Local Repair Service
    108
  - Service Away from Home
    108
  - Stolen Power Package
    108
  - Attention Required after Submersion
    108
  - Replacement Service Parts
    108
  - Parts and Accessories Inquiries
    109
  - Resolving a Problem
    109
  - Mercury Marine Service Offices
    109
  - November
    109
  - Ordering Literature
    110
  - United States and Canada
    110
  - Outside the United States and Canada
    110

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MerCruiser Tow Sports 5.7 MPI User Manual (102 pages)

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Table of Contents

Read this Manual Thoroughly
3
Table of Contents
5
Section 1 - Warranty
9
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration: United States and Canada
10
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and Canada
11
Transfer of Warranty
11
Mercury Mercruiser Limited Warranty (Gasoline-Fueled Products Only)
12
3-Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
14
Global Warranty Charts
15
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program
17
California Emissions Limited Warranty
18
Section 1 - Warranty
18
Emission Control Information Label
23
- Owner Responsibility
  24
Emission Certification Star Label
24
- Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
  27
Identification
28
- Engine Serial Number Decal
  28
- Transmissions
  28
Lanyard Stop Switch
30
Instrumentation
31
- Vesselview
  31
- Digital Gauges
  32
- Analog Gauges
  33
Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models)
33
- Remote Controls
  33
  - Panel Mount Features
    34
  - Console Mount Features
    35
  - Zero Effort Features
    35
Electrical System Overload Protection
36
Audio Warning System
38
- Caution
  39
- Severe
  39
- Obdm
  39
- Testing the Audio Warning System
  40
Guardian Strategy
40
Section 3 - on the Water

41
- Safe Boating Suggestions
  42
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  43
  - Good Ventilation
    43
  - Poor Ventilation
    44
- Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)
  44
  - Launching and Boat Operation
    44
    
    Operation Chart
    44
    
    Starting and Stopping the Engine
    45
    
    Starting the Engine
    45
    
    Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
    46
    
    Freezing Temperature Operation
    46
    
    Stopping the Engine
    46
    
    Throttle-Only Operation
    46
- Protecting People in the Water
  46
  - While You Are Cruising
    46
  - While Boat Is Stationary
    47
- High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
  47
- Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
  47
- Wave and Wake Jumping
  48
- Impact with Underwater Hazards
  48
- Conditions Affecting Operation
  49
  - Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
    49
  - The Bottom of the Boat
    49
  - Cavitation
    50
  - Ventilation
    50
  - Elevation and Climate
    50
- Getting Started
  50
  - 20-Hour Break-In Period
    50
  - After Break-In Period
    51
  - End of First Season Checkup
    51
Section 4 - Specifications

53
- Cruising RPM
  54
- Fuel Requirements
  54
- Engine Oil
  55
- Engine Specifications
  56
- Fluid Specifications
  56
  - Engine
    56
  - Transmission
    57
- Owner/Operator Responsibilities
  60
- Dealer Responsibilities
  60
- Maintenance
  60
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
  61
- Inspection
  61
- Maintenance Schedule-Tow Sport Models
  62
  - Routine Maintenance
    62
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    62
- Maintenance Log
  63
- Engine Oil
  63
  - Checking
    63
  - Filling
    64
  - Changing Oil and Filter
    65
  - Easy Engine Oil Drain System
    65
  - Engine Oil Drain Pump
    65
  - Changing the Oil Filter
    66
- Transmission Fluid
  67
  - Checking While the Engine Is Warm
    67
  - Checking While Engine Is Cold
    67
  - Changing
    67
- Section 5 - Maintenance
  67
- Battery
  67
  - Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
    68
- Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
  68
  - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
    69
    
    (Pcv)
    69
    
    Changing
    69
    
    Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
    69
- Cleaning the IAC Muffler
  70
- Water-Separating Fuel Filter
  71
  - GEN III Models
    71
    
    Removal
    71
    
    Installation
    72
- Lubrication
  73
  - Throttle Cable
    73
  - Transmission Linkage
    73
- Serpentine Drive Belt
  74
  - Checking
    74
  - Replacing Belt And/Or Adjusting Tension
    75
- Flushing the Power Package-Tow Sports
  76
  - The Boat out of the Water
    76
  - The Boat in the Water
    78
- Section 6 - Storage
  81
- Cold Weather or Extended Storage
  82
  - Preparing Power Package for Storage
    82
    
    Engine and Fuel System Preparation
    83
- Draining the Seawater System
  84
  - Drain System Identification
    84
    
    Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
    84
    
    Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
    85
    
    Boat in the Water
    85
    
    Three Point Manual Drain System
    85
    
    Boat out of the Water
    87
    
    Boat in the Water
    89
    
    Three-Point Manual Drain System
    89
    
    Boat out of the Water
    90
- Battery Storage
  91
- Power Package Recommissioning
  91
- Diagnosing EFI Problems
  94
- Diagnosing DTS Problems
  94
- Engine Guardian System
  94
- Troubleshooting Charts
  94
- Section 7 - Troubleshooting
  95
- Owner Service Assistance
  100
  - Local Repair Service
    100
  - Service Away from Home
    100
  - Stolen Power Package
    100
  - Attention Required after Submersion
    100
  - Replacement Service Parts
    100
    
    Parts and Accessories Inquiries
    101
  - Resolving a Problem
    101
  - Mercury Marine Service Offices
    101
  - December
    101
- Ordering Literature
  102
  - United States and Canada
    102
  - Outside the United States and Canada
    102

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