Mercury MERCRUISER - Page 6

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Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow
Water....................................................................38
Conditions Affecting Operation.............................38
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat.............................................. 38
The Bottom of the Boat................................. 38
Cavitation...................................................... 39
Ventilation..................................................... 39
Elevation and Climate................................... 39
Propeller Selection........................................39
Getting Started..................................................... 40
20‑Hour Break‑In Period............................... 40
Launching and Boat Operation..................... 40
Operation Chart.......................................... 40
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 41
Starting the Engine..................................... 41
Stopping the Engine....................................42
Throttle Only Operation.................................42
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and
Thrust............................................................43
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward.............. 43
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low
Speeds........................................................43
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds................ 43
Maneuvering with the Joystick...................... 43
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS)
Features........................................................48
Dock............................................................49
Throttle Only............................................... 49
1 (Single) Lever...........................................50
Sync............................................................50
After Break‑In Period.....................................51
End of First Season Checkup....................... 51
Axius Premier (If equipped)..................................51
Axius Premier Touchpad Features................51
General Information.................................... 51
Standby.......................................................52
Standby.......................................................52
Standby and Active Lights.......................... 52
Power Icon..................................................53
Auto Heading.............................................. 53
Heading Adjustment and Override..............57
Disengage Auto Heading............................57
To Resume to a Heading ...........................57
Changing VesselView Mode Display
Times.......................................................... 58
Skyhook........................................................ 58
Engaging (Activating) Skyhook...................59
The Skyhook Screen in VesselView........... 61
Disengaging (Deactivating) Skyhook..........62
Response Button...........................................63
Track Waypoint............................................. 63
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode.................63
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode............64
Turn Buttons or Joystick in Track Waypoint
Mode...........................................................65
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint
Mode ..........................................................65
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint
Arrival..........................................................65
Waypoint Sequence....................................66
Cruise Control............................................... 69
Contingent Operations......................................... 69
Port Engine Only Operation.......................... 69
Axius Shift Override—Emergency
Procedure......................................................69
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements...............................................72
Fuel Ratings.....................................................72
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................72
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................72
Engine Oil.............................................................73
Engine Specifications...........................................73
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 74
Engine...........................................................74
Sterndrive—Bravo.........................................74
Steering.........................................................74
Power Trim....................................................75
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................78
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................78
Maintenance.........................................................78
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............79
Inspection.............................................................79
Maintenance Schedules—Axius Models..............80
Routine Maintenance—Axius Models........... 80
Scheduled Maintenance—Axius Models.......80
Maintenance Log..................................................81