Mercury Racing Sterndrive 600SCi - Page 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Operation
Instrumentation..........................................................................34
Warning System........................................................................34
Electrical System Overload Protection......................................37
Remote Controls (Console Mounted Zero Effort)......................42
Remote Controls........................................................................43
Power Trim................................................................................46
Freezing Temperature Operation..............................................53
Starting, Shifting and Stopping..................................................53
Operation Chart.........................................................................55
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump........................................................56
Launching And Boat Operation Care.........................................57
Conditions Affecting Operation
Weight Distribution.....................................................................58
Bottom Of Boat..........................................................................58
Cavitation...................................................................................58
Ventilation..................................................................................59
Propeller Selection.....................................................................59
Conditions That Lower Engine Performance.............................60
Maintenance
Special Tools.............................................................................61
Servicing High Horsepower Engines.........................................62
Service Responsibilities.............................................................62
Replacement Service Parts.......................................................63
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions..................................64
Engine Maintenance Charts......................................................65
Bravo Drive Maintenance Charts...............................................67
Checking Fluid Levels................................................................69
Changing Fluids.........................................................................76
Lubrication.................................................................................89
Propellers...................................................................................92
Flushing the Power Package.....................................................96
Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection..........................................99