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Protecting People in the Water...............................................46
While You Are Cruising.....................................................46
While Boat Is Stationary................................................... 46
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation....................... 46
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats............ 46
Boats Having an Open Front Deck...................................46
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
..........................................................................................47
Wave and Wake Jumping.......................................................47
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................... 48
Drive Unit Impact Protection.............................................48
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water................. 49
Conditions Affecting Operation...............................................49
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................49
The Bottom of the Boat................................................... 49
Cavitation........................................................................ 49
Ventilation........................................................................49
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 50
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 50
Getting Started....................................................................... 50
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................. 50
After the Break‑In Period.................................................50
End of First Season Checkup..........................................51
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 54
Fuel Ratings......................................................................54
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only). 54
Gasoline Containing Alcohol.............................................54
Engine Oil...............................................................................54
Engine Specifications............................................................. 55
350 MAG, SeaCore 350 MAG.........................................55
377 MAG, SeaCore 377 MAG.........................................56
Fluid Specifications.................................................................56
Engine............................................................................. 57
Alpha Sterndrive..............................................................57
Bravo Sterndrives............................................................57
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids............57
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids..................57
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................................57
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................60
Dealer Responsibilities...........................................................60
Maintenance...........................................................................60
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions...............................60
Inspection............................................................................... 61
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models.......................... 61
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 61
Scheduled Maintenance..................................................61
Maintenance Log....................................................................62
Engine Oil...............................................................................63
Checking......................................................................... 63
Filling...............................................................................64
Changing Oil and Filter....................................................64
Engine Oil Drain Pump....................................................64
Changing Filter................................................................65
Power Steering Fluid.............................................................. 65
Checking...........................................................................65
Filling................................................................................ 66
Changing.......................................................................... 66
Engine Coolant.......................................................................66
Checking......................................................................... 66
Filling...............................................................................67
Changing ........................................................................67
Drive Unit Oil.......................................................................... 68
Checking...........................................................................68
Filling................................................................................ 68
Changing.......................................................................... 68
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 70
Checking...........................................................................70
Filling................................................................................ 70
Changing.......................................................................... 71
Battery.................................................................................... 71
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.........................71
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor...................................................71
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV).................... 72
Changing.....................................................................72
Cleaning the IAC Muffler........................................................ 73
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter (MPI).........................................74
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter........................................... 74
GEN II Models.................................................................74
Removal......................................................................74
Installation...................................................................74
GEN III Models................................................................75
Removal......................................................................75
Installation...................................................................75
Lubrication..............................................................................76
Steering System..............................................................76
Throttle Cable..................................................................77
Shift Cable ‑ Typical........................................................ 78
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly..........................78
Sterndrive U‑joint Shaft Splines And O‑rings (Sterndrive
Unit Removed)................................................................ 79
Engine Coupler................................................................79
Driveshaft Extension Models...........................................80
Propellers............................................................................... 80
Propeller Repair.............................................................. 80
Alpha Propeller Removal.................................................80
Alpha Propeller Installation..............................................80
Bravo One Propeller Removal.........................................81
Bravo One Propeller Installation......................................81
Bravo Two Propeller Removal.........................................82
Bravo Two Propeller Installation......................................83
Bravo Three Propeller Removal......................................83
Bravo Three Propeller Installation...................................84
Serpentine Drive Belt..............................................................86
Checking...........................................................................86
Replacing Belt and/or Adjusting Tension..........................86
Corrosion Protection...............................................................87
Corrosion Information......................................................87
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity.............................87
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