Mercury Bravo Three - Maintenance Chart

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Maintenance Chart

Only perform maintenance which applies to your particular

power package.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TO BE PERFORMED

BY OWNER/OPERATOR

Engine Crankcase Oil -

Check level

Closed Cooling Coolant -

Check level

Power Steering Fluid -

Check level

Stern Drive Unit Oil -

Check level

Battery - Check level

and inspect for damage

Fuel Pump Sight Tube -

Check that no fuel

is present

Power Trim Pump Oil -

Check level

Anodes - Inspect for

erosion

Gear Housing Water

Pickups - Check for ma-

rine growth or debris

Weekly

TASK INTERVAL

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Table of Contents4
Welcome6
- Read this Manual Thoroughly7
Lanyard Stop Switch8
Safe Boating Suggestions10
Protecting People in the Water13
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation13
Conditions Affecting Operation14
- Weight Distribution14
- Bottom of Boat14
- Cavitation15
- Ventilation15
- Propeller Selection15
- How Elevation and Climate Affect Performance17
Important Information18
- Operation and Maintenance18
- Freezing Temperature Operation19
- Drive Unit Impact Protection19
- Attention Required after Submersion20
- Trailering Boat20
- Launching and Boat Operation Care21
- Stolen Power Package21
- Replacement Service Parts22
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions23
- 20-Hour Break-In Period24
- After Break-In Period24
Operation27
- Instrumentation27
- Electrical System Overload Protection31
- Models with Mercathode System31
- Remote Controls (Panel Mounted)33
- Remote Controls (Console Mounted)35
- Remote Controls (Two Lever)37
- Power Trim39
- Starting, Shifting and Stopping46
- Operation Chart48
Specifications49
- Fuel Recommendations49
- Crankcase Oil51
- Engine Specifications52
- Tune-Up Specifications53
- Capacities54
Maintenance55
- Maintenance Aids55
- Maintenance Chart57
- Checking Fluid Levels63
- Changing Fluids67
- Water Separating Fuel Filter71
- Fuel Pump Sight Tube Inspection71
- Lubrication73
- Propeller77
- Flushing Cooling System81
- Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection81
- Cleaning Seawater (Raw Water) Section of Heat Exchanger and Oil/Power Steering Cooler - Closed Cooling Models Only83
- Drive Belts85
- Corrosion and Corrosion Protection87
Miscellaneous Maintenance92
- Battery92
- Bottom of Boat93
- Inspection and Maintenance93
Cold Weather or Extended94
Storage94
- Power Package Lay up94
- Draining Instructions97
- Cold Weather or Extended Storage99
- Battery Winter Storage104
Troubleshooting105
- Poor Performance107
- Low Engine Oil Pressure109
- Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky110
Warranty Information112
- Owner Warranty Registration112
- International Owner Registration113
Warranty Policies114
- Mercruiser Limited Warranty - Gasoline Engines114
- Mercruiser International Warranty - Gasoline Engines116
Year Limited Warranty against118
Corrosion Failure118
Warranty Coverage120
Transferable Warranty123
Q-Guard Product Protection Plan124
Owner Service Assistance125
Service Centers128
Customer Service Literature130
General Maintenance Parts131
Literature Order Form133

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