Mercury Inboard 5.7L User Manual

Page ii 90-860174050 JUNE 2005
Fuel Ratings.....................................................34
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................34
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................34
Engine Oil.............................................................35
Engine Specifications...........................................36
Fluid Specifications..............................................37
Engine..............................................................37
Transmission...................................................37
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................40
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................40
Maintenance.........................................................40
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............41
Inspection.............................................................41
Maintenance Schedule - Inboard Models.............42
Routine Maintenance.......................................42
Each Day Start............................................42
Each Day End.............................................42
Weekly........................................................42
Every Two Months or 50 Hours..................42
Scheduled Maintenance..................................42
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever
Occurs First)...............................................42
Every 300 Hours or 3 Years........................42
Every 5 Years.............................................43
Maintenance Log..................................................43
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw........................43
Engine Oil.............................................................43
Checking..........................................................44
Filling...............................................................44
Changing Oil and Filter....................................45
Easy Engine Oil Drain System....................45
Engine Oil Drain Pump...............................45
Changing Filter............................................46
Transmission Fluid...............................................46
Checking While the Engine is Warm...............46
Checking While Engine is Cold........................47
Changing.........................................................47
Engine Coolant.....................................................47
Checking..........................................................47
Filling...............................................................48
Changing ........................................................48
Cleaning The Flame Arrestor...............................49
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)...49
Changing.....................................................49
Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter................50
Lubrication............................................................51
Throttle Cable................................................51
Transmission Linkage...................................51
Serpentine Drive Belt...........................................53
Checking..........................................................53
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension.........54
Flushing The Power Package..............................55
Inboards...........................................................55
Tow Sports.......................................................56
Battery..................................................................58
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather or Extended Storage.....................60
Preparing Power Package for Storage..........60
Engine and Fuel System Preparation.........61
Draining the Seawater System.............................62
Drain System Identification...........................62
Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System.................62
Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System...................63
Battery Storage....................................................64
Power Package Recommissioning.......................64
Seacock................................................................65
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank Engine, Or Cranks
Slow......................................................................68
Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start.............68
Engine Runs Rough, Misses And/Or Backfires....68
Poor Performance................................................68
Excessive Engine Temperature...........................69
Insufficient Engine Temperature..........................69
Low Engine Oil Pressure......................................69
Battery Will Not Come Up On Charge..................69
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has
Excessive Free-play Or Makes Unusual Sounds. 70
Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky...................70

Mercury Inboard 5.7L Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Inboard 5.7L
Category	Engine
Language	English