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Mercury 3.0 MPI ECT User Manual

Mercury 3.0 MPI ECT
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Page ii 90-8M0113856 eng DECEMBER 2015
Engine Specifications—3.0 TKS..................................... 32
Fuel Requirements.......................................................... 33
Fuel Ratings................................................................ 33
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA
Only)............................................................................33
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..................................... 33
Engine Oil........................................................................ 34
Fluid Specifications......................................................... 34
Sterndrives.................................................................. 34
Engine......................................................................... 34
Section 4 - Maintenance
General Information................................................................ 38
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..................................... 38
Dealer Responsibilities.................................................... 38
Maintenance.................................................................... 38
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........................ 38
Inspection........................................................................ 39
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw................................... 39
Maintenance Schedules—3.0 MPI ECT................................. 39
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 39
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 40
Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Specifically for 3.0 MPI
ECT........................................................................................ 41
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor........................................... 41
Cleaning the IAC Muffler................................................. 41
Inspecting the Fuel Pump Sight Tube............................. 42
Drive Belts....................................................................... 43
Checking..................................................................... 43
Replacing Belts on Front Mount Models..................... 43
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt.............................. 43
Alternator Belt.......................................................... 43
Replacing Belts on Side Mount Models...................... 44
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt.............................. 44
Alternator Belt.......................................................... 44
Maintenance Schedules—3.0 TKS......................................... 44
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 44
Scheduled Maintenance.................................................. 45
Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Specifically for 3.0
TKS......................................................................................... 46
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor........................................... 46
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)............... 47
Changing.................................................................. 47
Fuel Pump Sight Tube Inspection................................... 47
Drive Belts....................................................................... 48
Checking..................................................................... 48
Replacing ‑ Front Mount Models................................. 48
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt, if equipped.......... 48
Alternator Belt.......................................................... 48
Replacing ‑ Side Mount Models.................................. 49
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt, if equipped.......... 49
Alternator Belt.......................................................... 49
Changing the Water‑Separating Fuel Filter............................ 49
Engine Oil—3.0 MPI ECT....................................................... 50
Checking and Filling........................................................ 50
Changing the Oil and Filter.............................................. 51
Engine Oil—3.0 TKS.............................................................. 52
Checking and Filling........................................................ 52
Changing the Oil and Filter.............................................. 52
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid—3.0 MPI ECT....................... 53
Checking......................................................................... 53
Filling............................................................................... 53
Changing......................................................................... 54
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid—3.0 TKS............................... 54
Checking........................................................................... 54
Filling................................................................................ 54
Changing.......................................................................... 54
Engine Coolant—3.0 MPI ECT............................................... 55
Checking......................................................................... 55
Filling............................................................................... 56
Changing ........................................................................ 56
Engine Coolant—3.0 TKS...................................................... 56
Checking........................................................................... 56
Filling................................................................................ 57
Changing ......................................................................... 57
Alpha Sterndrive Gear Lube................................................... 57
Checking........................................................................... 57
Filling................................................................................ 58
Changing.......................................................................... 59
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 60
Checking........................................................................... 60
Filling................................................................................ 60
Changing.......................................................................... 61
Lubrication.............................................................................. 61
Steering System.............................................................. 61
Throttle Cable—3.0 MPI ECT.......................................... 62
Throttle Cable—3.0 TKS................................................. 63
Shift Plate Control Cable Lubrication.............................. 63
Driveshaft U‑joint Splines and O‑Rings (Sterndrive Unit
Removed)........................................................................ 64
Engine Coupler................................................................ 64
Driveshaft Extension Models........................................... 64
Propellers............................................................................... 65
Propeller Repair.............................................................. 65
Alpha Propeller Removal................................................. 65
Alpha Propeller Installation.............................................. 65
Flushing the Power Package.................................................. 66
Flushing Attachments....................................................... 66
Sterndrive Water Pickups................................................. 67
Battery.................................................................................... 68
Corrosion Protection............................................................... 68
Painting Your Power Package.......................................... 72
Section 5 - Storage
Cold Weather or Extended Storage........................................ 74
Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (U.S.A. Only)..... 74
Fuel Containing Alcohol.................................................. 74
Preparing Power Package for Storage—MPI Models..... 74
Special Fuel Mix.......................................................... 75
Engine and Fuel System Preparation......................... 75
Preparing Power Package for Storage—Carburetor
Models............................................................................. 76
Engine and Fuel System Preparation......................... 76
Draining the Seawater System............................................... 77

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BrandMercury
Model3.0 MPI ECT
CategoryOutboard Motor
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