GASOLINE ENGINES BRAVO MODELS
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WARNING
Do not leave helm unattended when making test with boat in the water.
1. Ensure that cooling system drain plugs, petcocks and hoses are installed and tight.
NOTE: Refer to Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual for operating specifications.
Refer to the appropriate Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual for fluid capacity information.
2. Check crankcase oil level.
IMPORTANT: Oil level in monitor will rise and fall during sterndrive operation; always
check oil level when sterndrive is cool and engine is shut down.
3. Check sterndrive unit oil level.
4. Check drive belt tension.
5. Test Audio Warning System.
6. Start engine and run at idle rpm until water temperature is normal.
7. Watch all gauges for normal readings.
8. Turn steering wheel starboard, then port, and ensure sterndrive unit turns the correct
way.
9. Inspect engine compartment for water, oil, fuel and exhaust leaks.
10. Check power steering system for lugging condition.
a. Turn steering wheel LEFT/PORT until it stops and continue to apply pressure. If
pump lugs (engine rpm drops and/or power steering pump tone changes), check the
following.
(1.)Check for an obstruction between gimbal ring and gimbal housing and all moving
steering components.
(2.)Check that steering lever is not contacting cutout in transom. If contact is being
made, modify cutout.
b. Turn steering wheel RIGHT/STARBOARD until it stops and continue to apply pres-
sure. If pump lugs (engine rpm drops and/or power steering pump tone changes),
check the following.
(1.)Check same items as (1.) and (2.) above.
(2.)Check steering cable end dimension with cable FULLY EXTENDED. (See
“Installation Requirements” for proper steering cable dimensions).
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