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Mercury 5.0 MPI SeaCore Operation & Maintenance Manual (131 pages)

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Table of Contents
5
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems
10
Identification
10
Engine Serial Number
10
Alpha Sterndrive Serial Number
10
Alpha Transom Serial Number
11
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification
11
Bravo Transom Serial Number
12
Lanyard Stop Switch
13
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in Good Operating Condition
14
Instrumentation
14
Vesselview
14
Smartcraft Digital Instruments
14
System Link Digital Instruments
15
Remote Controls (Non-DTS Models)
16
Remote Control Features-Non-DTS
16
Gear Shifting
16
Remote Controls (DTS Models)
17
Remote Controls
17
Panel Mount Features
17
DTS Slim Binnacle Single Handle Console Features and Operation
17
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
18
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)-Operation and Adjustment
19
Dual-Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)- Operation and Adjustment
19
Operation
19
Adjustment
19
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
20
Dock
21
Throttle Only
21
Lever
22
Sync
22
Transfer (Boats Equipped with Dual Helms)
23
Helm Transfer
23
Zero Effort Features
23
Power Trim
24
Single Engine Trim/Trailer
25
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer
25
Electrical System Overload Protection
25
Visual and Audio Warning Systems
29
Service Engine Light and OBD-M MIL Kit
29
Testing the OBD-M Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). 21 Audio Warning System
29
Testing the OBD-M Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
29
Audio Warning System
29
Caution
30
Critical
30
Nonconfigured Alarm-DTS Only
30
Testing the Audio Warning System
30
Guardian Strategy
30
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems
32
Safe Boating Recommendations
32
Carbon Monoxide Exposure
33
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
33
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas
33
Good Ventilation
33
Poor Ventilation
34
Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)
34
Launching and Boat Operation
34
Operation Chart
34
Starting and Stopping the Engine
35
Starting the Engine
35
Stopping the Engine
35
Starting the Engine after It Has Been Stopped While in Gear
36
Throttle Only Operation
36
Trailering the Boat
36
Freezing Temperature Operation
36
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
36
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)
36
Launching and Boat Operation
36
Operation Chart
36
Section 2 - on the Water
36
Starting and Stopping the Engine
37
Starting the Engine
37
Stopping the Engine
38
Throttle Only Operation
38
Trailering the Boat
38
Freezing Temperature Operation
38
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
39
Protecting People in the Water
39
While You Are Cruising
39
While Boat Is Stationary
39
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
39
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
39
Boats Having an Open Front Deck
39
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
40
Wave and Wake Jumping
40
Impact with Underwater Hazards
40
Drive Unit Impact Protection
41
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water
41
Conditions Affecting Operation
41
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
41
The Bottom of the Boat
42
Cavitation
42
Ventilation
42
Elevation and Climate
42
Propeller Selection
42
General Information
42
Engine RPM Limiter
43
Getting Started
43
20-Hour Break-In Period
43
After the Break-In Period
43
End of First Season Checkup
43
Fuel Requirements
46
Fuel Ratings
46
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only)
46
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
46
Bu16 Butanol Fuel Blends
46
Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Blends
46
Engine Oil
46
Engine Specifications
47
4.3 Mpi Ect
47
MPI ECT and Seacore 5.0 ECT
48
Fluid Specifications
48
Engine
48
Alpha Sterndrive
49
Bravo Sterndrives
49
Power-Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids
49
Approved Power-Assisted Steering Fluids
49
Approved Power Trim Fluids
49
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems
52
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
52
Dealer Responsibilities
52
Maintenance
52
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
52
Inspection
53
Maintenance Schedule-Sterndrive Models
53
Routine Maintenance
53
Scheduled Maintenance
54
Engine Oil
55
Checking
55
Oil Level-Overfilled
55
Filling
56
Changing Oil and Filter
56
Engine Oil Drain Pump
56
Changing Filter
57
Power Steering Fluid
58
Checking
58
Filling
58
Changing
58
Engine Coolant
58
Filling
59
Changing
60
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube
60
Checking
60
Filling
61
Changing
61
Bravo Sterndrive Gear Lube
63
Checking
63
Filling
63
Changing
63
Power Trim Fluid
65
Checking
65
Filling
65
Changing
65
Battery
66
Auxiliary Batteries
66
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions
66
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
66
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
68
Changing
69
Cleaning the IAC Muffler
69
Section 4 - Maintenance
69
Water-Separating Fuel Filter (MPI)
70
Water-Separating Fuel Filter
70
Gen II Models
70
Removal
70
Installation
70
Gen III Models
71
Removal
71
Installation
71
Lubrication
72
Steering System
72
Throttle Cable
73
Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication
74
Shift Cable - DTS
74
Driveshaft U-Joint Splines and O-Rings (Sterndrive Unit Removed)
74
Engine Coupler
75
Driveshaft Extension Models
75
Propellers
75
Propeller Repair
75
Alpha or Bravo One Propeller Removal
76
Alpha or Bravo One Propeller Installation
76
Bravo Two Propeller Removal
77
Bravo Two Propeller Installation
77
Bravo Three Propeller Removal
78
Bravo Three Propeller Installation
79
Serpentine Drive Belt
80
Checking
80
Replacing Belt And/Or Adjusting Tension
81
Corrosion Protection
82
Corrosion Information
82
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity
82
Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components
82
Mercathode System Battery Requirements
84
Mercathode Theory of Operation
84
Power Package Exterior Surfaces
85
Boat Bottom Care
85
Painting Your Power Package
85
Sterndrive Surface Care
86
Important Information about Flushing Procedures
87
Flushing Attachments
87
Flushing the Power Package (Alpha)
87
Flushing Attachments
88
Sterndrive Water Pickups
88
Flushing the Power Package (Bravo)
89
General Information
89
Flushing the Power Package
89
Flushing Attachments
89
Sterndrive Water Pickups
90
Alternative Water Pickups
91
Seacore Power Package Flushing Procedure
92
Models Using the Sterndrive Water Pickup
92
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
98
Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (U.S.A. Only)
98
Fuel Containing Alcohol
98
Preparing Power Package for Storage-MPI Models
98
Special Fuel MIX
99
Engine and Fuel System Preparation
99
Draining the Seawater System
100
Drain System Identification
100
Air Actuated Single-Point Drain System
100
Manual Single-Point Drain System, Seawater Cooled Models
101
4.3 ECT Single-Point Drain System with Plug
101
Three-Point Manual Drain System, Seawater Cooled
102
Multipoint Drain (MPD) System
102
Air Actuated Single-Point Drain System
103
Boat in the Water
103
Boat out of the Water
104
Manual Single-Point Drain System (Alpha)
106
Boat in the Water
106
Boat out of the Water
107
Three-Point Manual Drain System-Seawater Cooled
109
Boat in the Water
109
Boat out of the Water
109
Draining Water from the Gen III Cool Fuel Module
110
Battery Storage
110
Recommissioning the Power Package
110
Diagnosing EFI Problems
114
Diagnosing DTS Problems
114
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems
114
Engine Guardian System
114
Troubleshooting Charts
114
Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slowly
114
Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
114
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires
115
Poor Performance
115
Excessive Engine Temperature
115
Insufficient Engine Temperature
115
Low Engine Oil Pressure
116
Battery will Not Recharge
116
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
116
Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn
116
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)
116
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)
117
Section 7 - Customer Assistance Information
119
Owner Service Assistance
120
Local Repair Service
120
Service Away from Home
120
Stolen Power Package
120
Attention Required after Submersion
120
Replacement Service Parts
120
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
120
Resolving a Problem
120
Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service
121
Customer Service Literature
121
English Language
121
Other Languages
122
Ordering Literature
122
United States and Canada
122
Outside the United States and Canada
122
Section 8 - Checklists
123
Predelivery Inspection (PDI)
124
Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI)
125
Section 9 - Maintenance Log
127
Scheduled Maintenance Log
128
Vessel Maintenance Notes
129

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