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Sterndrive Gear Lube............................................................... 68
Checking........................................................................... 68
Filling................................................................................ 69
Changing.......................................................................... 69
Power Trim Fluid...................................................................... 71
Checking............................................................................ 71
Filling.................................................................................. 71
Changing............................................................................ 72
Battery...................................................................................... 72
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......................... 72
Cleaning the Flame Arrester.................................................... 72
Cleaning the IAC Muffler (Non‑DTS Models Only).................. 73
Changing the Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)..... 74
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter.................................................... 74
Gen III Models.................................................................. 75
Removal....................................................................... 75
Installation.................................................................... 75
Lubrication............................................................................... 76
Steering System............................................................... 76
Throttle Cable................................................................... 78
Shift Cable ‑ Typical.......................................................... 78
Shift Cable ‑ DTS.............................................................. 78
Sterndrive U‑Joint Shaft Splines and O‑Rings (Sterndrive
Unit Removed).................................................................. 79
Engine Coupler................................................................. 79
Driveshaft Extension Models............................................ 79
Propellers................................................................................. 80
Propeller Repair................................................................ 80
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal................................ 80
Bravo One Models........................................................ 80
Bravo Two Models........................................................ 81
Bravo Three Models..................................................... 82
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation............................. 83
Bravo One Models........................................................ 83
Bravo Two Models........................................................ 84
Bravo Three.................................................................. 85
Serpentine Drive Belt............................................................... 87
Inspection......................................................................... 87
Checking........................................................................... 87
Replacing.......................................................................... 88
Corrosion Protection................................................................ 88
Corrosion Information....................................................... 88
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity.............................. 89
MerCathode System Battery Requirements..................... 89
Anodes and MerCathode System Locations.................... 89
Checking the Quicksilver MerCathode System................ 90
Power Package Exterior Surfaces.................................... 91
Boat Bottom Care............................................................. 91
Antifouling Paint................................................................ 91
Sterndrive Surface Care................................................... 93
Flushing the Seawater System—Sterndrive Models................ 93
General Information—Bravo Sterndrive............................ 93
Flushing Attachments................................................... 94
Sterndrive Water Pickups............................................. 94
Boat Out of the Water—Bravo Sterndrive......................... 94
Boat in the Water—Bravo Sterndrive................................ 95
Boat Out of the Water—Alternative Water Pickups.......... 96
Boat in the Water—Alternative Water Pickups................. 96
SeaCore Power Package Flushing Procedure................. 97
Models Using the Sterndrive Water Pickup.................. 97
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather or Extended Storage....................................... 102
Preparing Power Package for Storage........................... 102
Engine and Fuel System Preparation......................... 102
Maintenance................................................................... 103
Draining the Seawater System ............................................. 103
Drain System Identification............................................. 104
Air‑Actuated Single‑Point Drain System..................... 104
Manual Drain System................................................. 104
Air‑Actuated Single‑Point Drain System......................... 105
Boat in the Water........................................................ 105
Boat Out of the Water................................................. 106
Manual Drain System..................................................... 107
Boat in the Water........................................................ 107
Boat Out of the Water................................................. 108
Draining Water from the Cool Fuel Module.................... 109
Draining the Sterndrive................................................... 109
Battery Storage...................................................................... 110
Recommissioning the Power Package.................................. 110
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Diagnosing EFI Problems...................................................... 112
Diagnosing DTS Problems..................................................... 112
Additional Operation Instructions for Axius Systems ............ 112
Engine Guardian System....................................................... 112
Troubleshooting Charts.......................................................... 112
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slowly.. 112
Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start......................... 112
Engine Runs Rough, Misses, or Backfires..................... 113
Poor Performance........................................................... 113
Excessive Engine Temperature...................................... 113
Insufficient Engine Temperature..................................... 113
Low Engine Oil Pressure................................................ 114
Battery Will Not Recharge.............................................. 114
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or
Makes Unusual Sounds.................................................. 114
Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn.................... 114
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not
Operate).......................................................................... 114
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but
Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)..................................... 115
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