Mercury/Mariner 3.0 MPI ECT User Manual

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Section 3 - On the Water
Safe Boating Suggestions...................................................... 38
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................... 39
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.......................... 39
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas............................................. 39
Good Ventilation .............................................................. 39
Poor Ventilation ............................................................... 40
Launching and Boat Operation............................................... 40
Operation Chart................................................................ 40
Starting and Stopping the Engine—3.0 MPI ECT................... 41
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................... 41
Starting the Engine......................................................41
Stopping the Engine.................................................... 42
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear............ 42
Starting and Stopping the Engine—3.0 TKS.......................... 42
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................... 42
Starting the Engine......................................................42
Stopping the Engine.................................................... 42
Starting the Engine After It Has Been Stopped While In
Gear................................................................................ 42
Throttle Only Operation.......................................................... 43
Trailering the Boat.................................................................. 43
Freezing Temperature Operation........................................... 43
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump.................................................... 43
Protecting People in the Water............................................... 43
While You Are Cruising..................................................... 43
While Boat Is Stationary................................................... 43
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation....................... 43
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats............ 44
Boats Having an Open Front Deck................................... 44
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
.......................................................................................... 44
Wave and Wake Jumping....................................................... 44
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................... 45
Drive Unit Impact Protection............................................. 45
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................... 45
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat................................................................................. 45
The Bottom of the Boat................................................... 46
Cavitation........................................................................ 46
Ventilation........................................................................ 46
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 46
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 46
Getting Started—3.0 MPI ECT............................................... 47
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................. 47
After Break‑In Period....................................................... 47
End of First Season Checkup.......................................... 47
Getting Started—3.0 TKS....................................................... 47
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................. 47
After Break‑In Period....................................................... 47
End of First Season Checkup.......................................... 48
Section 4 - Specifications
Specifications—3.0 MPI ECT................................................. 50
Engine Specifications—3.0 MPI ECT.............................. 50
Fuel Requirements.......................................................... 50
Fuel Ratings................................................................ 50
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA
Only)............................................................................50
Gasoline Containing Alcohol....................................... 51
Engine Oil........................................................................ 51
Fluid Specifications......................................................... 52
Sterndrives.................................................................. 52
Engine......................................................................... 52
Specifications—3.0 TKS......................................................... 52
Engine Specifications—3.0 TKS..................................... 52
Fuel Requirements.......................................................... 53
Fuel Ratings................................................................ 53
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA
Only)............................................................................53
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..................................... 53
Engine Oil........................................................................ 54
Fluid Specifications......................................................... 54
Sterndrives.................................................................. 54
Engine......................................................................... 54
Section 5 - Maintenance
General Information................................................................ 56
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..................................... 56
Dealer Responsibilities.................................................... 56
Maintenance.................................................................... 56
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........................ 56
Inspection........................................................................ 57
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw................................... 57
Maintenance Schedules—3.0 MPI ECT................................. 57
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 57
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 58
Maintenance Schedules—3.0 TKS......................................... 59
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 59
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 60
Maintenance Log.................................................................... 61
Engine Oil—3.0 MPI ECT....................................................... 62
Checking and Filling........................................................ 62
Changing Oil and Filter.................................................... 62
Using the Engine Oil Drain Pump.................................... 63
Changing the Oil Filter..................................................... 63
Important Information............................................................. 63
Engine Oil—3.0 TKS.............................................................. 63
Important Information...................................................... 63
Checking and Filling........................................................ 64

Mercury/Mariner 3.0 MPI ECT Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury/Mariner
Model	3.0 MPI ECT
Category	Engine
Language	English