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4. Hold the adjustment stud and tighten the 5/8 in locking nut.

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a - Belt tensioner pulley

b - Adjustment locking nut

c - Adjustment screw

5. Remove the belt tension gauge from the belt.

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Table of Contents7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada11
Transfer of Warranty11
Warranty Information11
Mercury Racing Division One Year Limited Warranty12
Products Sold to Government Agencies16
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion17
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions for Mercury Racing Sterndrive Products20
Boater's Responsibilities22
Boat Horsepower Capacity22
General Information22
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation23
Paddle Wheel and Water Temperature Sensors23
Lanyard Stop Switch23
Trailering Boat25
Protecting People in the Water25
Exhaust Emissions26
Wave and Wake Jumping28
Impact with Underwater Hazards29
Operating in Shallow Water30
Safe Boating Suggestions32
Stolen Power Package35
Engine Identification36
Specifications36
General Engine Specifications37
Engine Operating Limitations (HP600)38
Fuel Requirements38
Oil Recommendations41
Capacities42
California Emissions Regulations42
Engine Break-In42
After Break-In Period43
Instrumentation44
Warning System44
Operation44
Electrical System Overload Protection47
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)52
Remote Controls53
Power Trim56
Freezing Temperature Operation63
Starting, Shifting and Stopping63
Operation Chart65
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump66
Launching and Boat Operation Care67
Weight Distribution68
Bottom of Boat68
Cavitation68
Conditions Affecting Operation68
Ventilation69
Propeller Selection69
Conditions that Lower Engine Performance70
Special Tools71
Maintenance71
Servicing High Horsepower Engines72
Service Responsibilities72
Replacement Service Parts73
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions74
Engine Maintenance Charts75
Bravo Drive Maintenance Charts77
Checking Fluid Levels79
Engine Coolant83
Changing Fluids86
Lubrication99
Propellers102
Flushing the Power Package106
Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection109
Cleaning the Seawater (Raw Water) Section of the Engine Oil, Power Steering, and Fuel Coolers110
Serpentine and Supercharger Drive Belts112
Fuel Filters117
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection119
Battery124
Bottom of Boat125
Inspection and Maintenance125
Attention Required after Submersion126
Power Package Lay-Up127
Cold Weather or Extended Storage127
Draining Instructions129
Battery Winter Storage133
Power Package Recommissioning133
Engine will Not Crank137
Troubleshooting137
Engine Cranks but will Not Start138
Engine Hard to Start, Runs Rough, Misses, And/Or Backfires138
Poor Performance139
Engine Coolant Temperature too Low139
Engine Coolant Temperature too High140
Low Engine Oil Pressure140
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Doesn't Run)141
Battery will Not Come up on Charge141
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Runs but Drive Unit Does Not Move)141
Electrical Analog Trim Gauge Malfunction142
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-Play or Makes Unusual Sounds142
Steering Wheel Turns Hard or Jerky142
Seawater Pressure Is below Specification143
Seawater Pressure Is above Specification143
Local Repair Service144
Service Away from Home144
Parts and Accessories Inquiries144
Service Assistance144
Owner Service Assistance144
Mercury Mercruiser Service Offices145
United States and Canada147
Outside the United States and Canada147
Ordering Literature147
Maintenance Log148

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