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Mercury 565 User Manual

Mercury 565
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Operation
Instrumentation................................................................................................. 32
Warning System............................................................................................... 32
Electrical System Overload Protection............................................................. 33
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)............................................. 36
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping........................................................................ 37
Operation Chart................................................................................................ 38
Freezing Temperature Operation..................................................................... 38
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...............................................................................39
Launching And Boat Operation Care................................................................ 39
Conditions Affecting Operation
Weight Distribution............................................................................................40
Bottom Of Boat................................................................................................. 40
Cavitation.......................................................................................................... 40
Ventilation......................................................................................................... 40
Propeller Selection............................................................................................41
Conditions That Lower Engine Performance.................................................... 41
Maintenance
Service Responsibilities.................................................................................... 43
Replacement Service Parts.............................................................................. 43
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions......................................................... 44
Servicing High‑Horsepower Engines................................................................ 45
Engine Maintenance Charts............................................................................. 45
Bravo Drive Maintenance Charts...................................................................... 47
Checking Fluid Levels.......................................................................................49
Changing Fluids................................................................................................ 55
Lubrication........................................................................................................ 61
Propellers..........................................................................................................63
Flushing the Power Package............................................................................ 66
Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection................................................................. 70
Cleaning Seawater (Raw Water) Section of Oil Cooler.................................... 70
Changing Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve............................................... 71
Serpentine Drive Belt........................................................................................ 72
Changing Fuel Filters........................................................................................74
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection................................................................. 76
Battery.............................................................................................................. 83
Bottom of Boat.................................................................................................. 83
Inspection and Maintenance............................................................................. 84
Attention Required After Submersion............................................................... 84
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BrandMercury
Model565
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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