Mercury 350 MAG - Page 6

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Section 3 - On the Water
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems .............50
Safe Boating Suggestions...................................................... 50
Carbon Monoxide Exposure...................................................51
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning..........................51
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas.............................................51
Good Ventilation .............................................................. 51
Poor Ventilation ............................................................... 52
Basic Boat Operation (Non‑DTS Models)...............................52
Launching and Boat Operation........................................ 52
Operation Chart...........................................................52
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................... 53
Starting the Engine......................................................53
Stopping the Engine....................................................53
Starting the Engine After It Has Been Stopped While In
Gear................................................................................ 54
Throttle‑Only Operation...................................................54
Trailering the Boat...........................................................54
Freezing Temperature Operation....................................54
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................. 54
Basic Boat Operation (DTS Models)...................................... 54
Launching and Boat Operation........................................ 54
Operation Chart...........................................................54
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................... 55
Starting the Engine......................................................55
Stopping the Engine....................................................56
Throttle‑Only Operation...................................................56
Trailering the Boat...........................................................56
Freezing Temperature Operation....................................56
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................. 57
Protecting People in the Water...............................................57
While You Are Cruising.....................................................57
While Boat Is Stationary................................................... 57
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation....................... 57
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats............ 57
Boats Having an Open Front Deck...................................57
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
..........................................................................................58
Wave and Wake Jumping.......................................................58
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................... 58
Drive Unit Impact Protection.............................................59
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water................. 59
Conditions Affecting Operation...............................................59
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................59
The Bottom of the Boat................................................... 60
Cavitation........................................................................ 60
Ventilation........................................................................60
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 60
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 60
Getting Started....................................................................... 61
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................. 61
After the Break‑In Period.................................................61
End of First Season Checkup..........................................61
Section 4 - Specifications
350/377 MAG ECT and SeaCore 350/377 ECT—
Specifications......................................................................... 64
Fuel Requirements..........................................................64
Fuel Ratings................................................................64
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA
Only)............................................................................64
Gasoline Containing Alcohol.......................................64
Engine Oil........................................................................64
350 MAG ECT, SeaCore 350 MAG ECT........................ 65
377 MAG ECT, SeaCore 377 MAG ECT........................ 66
350/377 MAG and SeaCore 350/377 MAG—Specifications.. 66
Fuel Requirements..........................................................66
Fuel Ratings................................................................66
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines (USA
Only)............................................................................67
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..................................... 67
Engine Oil........................................................................67
350 MAG, SeaCore 350 MAG.........................................68
377 MAG, SeaCore 377 MAG.........................................69
Fluid Specifications.................................................................69
Engine—350/377 MAG ECT and SeaCore 350/377 MAG
ECT................................................................................. 69
Engine—350/377 MAG and SeaCore 350/377 MAG......69
Alpha Sterndrive..............................................................70
Bravo Sterndrives............................................................70
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids............70
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids..................70
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................................70
Section 5 - Maintenance
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems .............73
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................73
Dealer Responsibilities...........................................................73
Maintenance...........................................................................73
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions...............................73
Inspection............................................................................... 74
Maintenance Schedules—350/377 MAG ECT and SeaCore
350/377 MAG ECT................................................................. 74
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 74
Scheduled Maintenance..................................................75
Maintenance Schedules—350/377 MAG and SeaCore 350/377
MAG....................................................................................... 76
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 76