Name: Mercury 565
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Reinstall the propeller. See Propeller Installation for proper torque.

a - Bearing carrier anode

PAINTING THE BOAT HULL OR TRANSOM

1. If antifouling protection is required for boat hull or boat transom, copper or

tin base paints can be used unless otherwise prohibited by law.

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MAINTENANCE

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Table of Contents9
Warranty Information13
Warranty Registration United States and Canada13
Transfer of Warranty13
Mercury Racing Division One-Year Limited Warranty14
Products Sold to Government Agencies16
Warranty against Corrosion (Worldwide)16
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Sterndrive Products16
California Emission Control Warranty Statement18
California Emission Control Warranty Statement21
E.P.A. Emission Controls22
General Information25
Before Operating Your Boat25
Boat Horsepower Capacity25
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation26
Paddle Wheel and Water Temperature Sensors26
Lanyard Stop Switch26
Trailering the Boat28
Protecting People in the Water28
Exhaust Emissions29
Wave and Wake Jumping31
Impact with Underwater Hazards31
Operating in Shallow Water33
Safe Boating Suggestions34
Stolen Power Package36
Specifications37
Engine Identification37
Fuel Requirements37
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement39
Crankcase Oil40
Capacities40
General Engine Specifications41
Engine Operating Limitations42
Engine Break-In42
After Break-In Period43
Operation44
Instrumentation44
Warning System44
Electrical System Overload Protection45
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)48
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping49
Operation Chart50
Freezing Temperature Operation50
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump51
Launching and Boat Operation Care51
Conditions Affecting Operation52
Weight Distribution52
Bottom of Boat52
Cavitation52
Ventilation52
Propeller Selection53
Conditions that Lower Engine Performance53
Maintenance55
Service Responsibilities55
Replacement Service Parts55
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions56
Servicing High-Horsepower Engines57
Engine Maintenance Charts57
Bravo Drive Maintenance Charts59
Checking Fluid Levels61
Changing Fluids67
Lubrication73
Propellers75
Flushing the Power Package78
Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection82
Cleaning Seawater (Raw Water) Section of Oil Cooler82
Changing Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve83
Serpentine Drive Belt84
Changing Fuel Filters86
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection88
Battery95
Bottom of Boat95
Inspection and Maintenance96
Attention Required after Submersion96
Cold Weather or Extended Storage97
Power Package Lay-Up97
Draining Instructions98
Battery Winter Storage101
Power Package Recommissioning101
Troubleshooting105
Engine will Not Crank105
Engine Cranks but will Not Start105
Engine Hard to Start, Runs Rough, Misses, And/Or Backfires106
Low Engine Coolant (Closed Cooling) Temperature106
Poor Performance106
Insufficient Engine Temperature107
High Engine Temperature107
Low Engine Oil Pressure108
Battery will Not Come up on Charge108
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Doesn't Run)108
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Runs but Drive Unit Does Not Move)109
Electrical Analog Trim Gauge Malfunction109
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play or Makes Unusual Sounds109
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky109
Seawater Pressure Is below Specification110
Seawater Pressure Is above Specification110
Owner Service Assistance111
Service Information111
Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service112
Maintenance Log113

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