MerCruiser 5.7 MPI User Manual

Section 3 - On The Water
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Section 3 - On The Water
Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................. 30
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning............. 31
Good Ventilation ........................................... 31
Poor Ventilation ........................................... 32
Basic Boat Operation (Non-DTS Models)........... 32
Launching and Boat Operation.....................32
Operation Chart ...................................... 32
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................33
Starting the Engine ................................. 33
Stopping the Engine ............................... 34
Throttle-Only Operation.................................34
Freezing Temperature Operation..................34
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................34
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)................... 34
Launching and Boat Operation.....................34
Operation Chart ...................................... 34
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................35
Starting the Engine ................................. 35
Stopping the Engine ............................... 36
Throttle-Only Operation.................................36
Freezing Temperature Operation..................37
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................37
Protecting People in the Water........................... 37
While You Are Cruising ................................ 37
While Boat Is Stationary ............................... 37
High-Speed and High-Performance Operation
............................................................................ 38
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
............................................................................ 38
Boats Having An Open Front Deck .............. 38
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats ............................................... 38
Wave and Wake Jumping................................... 39
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................ 39
Conditions Affecting Operation........................... 40
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat..............................................40
The Bottom of the Boat.................................40
Cavitation......................................................40
Ventilation.....................................................41
Elevation and Climate...................................41
Getting Started.................................................... 41
20-Hour Break-In Period...............................41
After Break-In Period.....................................41
End of First Season Checkup.......................42
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MerCruiser 5.7 MPI Specifications

General

Engine Type	V8
Fuel System	Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Horsepower	300 HP
Ignition	Electronic
Cylinders	8
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Alternator	65 amp
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel Requirement	87 octane (minimum)
Displacement	5.7L (350 cu in)
Max RPM	5000 RPM