PCM HO303 MPI User Manual

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L510010-11
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3-9
Registration Information (Warranty Registration Card is located at the back of this manual)
........................ 3
3-Year Transferable Limited Warranty
..................................................................................................... 4
Federal/California Emission Control Warranty Statement
......................................................................... 5
PCM Inboard Marine Engine General Emissions Warranty Coverage
........................................................ 6
Safety Information
................................................................................................................................ 9
Replacement Parts
............................................................................................................................... 9
Safety Warnings
................................................................................................................................... 9
BOATING RESPONSIBILITIES
...................................................................................................... 10-12
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
.................................................................................................................... 10
Safe Boating Suggestions
................................................................................................................... 11
Water Wisdom
.................................................................................................................................... 11
Operation and Maintenance
................................................................................................................. 11
Rules of the Road
............................................................................................................................... 12
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
............................................................................................................. 13-14
Engine Identifi cation
............................................................................................................................ 13
Owner Identifi cation and Registration Information
.................................................................................. 13
Engine Model Identifi cation / Advisory
................................................................................................... 14
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION INFORMATION
................................................................................ 15
Electronic Fuel Injection System
.......................................................................................................... 15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
........................................................................................................ 16-22
Engine Alarm System
.......................................................................................................................... 16
Instrumentation
................................................................................................................................... 17
Electronic Speed Control
..................................................................................................................... 17
Starting Engine (Fuel Injected Engines)
................................................................................................ 17
Shifting Transmission
.......................................................................................................................... 19
Stopping Engine
................................................................................................................................. 20
Freezing Temperature Operation
.......................................................................................................... 20
Operation in High Debris Areas
............................................................................................................ 20
PCM Basic Cruise Speed Control System
........................................................................................ 21-22
CONDITIONS AFFECTING OPERATION
........................................................................................ 23-24
Trim and Weight Distribution
................................................................................................................ 23
Boat Bottom
....................................................................................................................................... 23
Propeller Selection
.............................................................................................................................. 24
ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD
.............................................................................................................. 25
25-HOUR ENGINE INSPECTION
........................................................................................................ 26
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
..................................................................................................................... 27
Gasoline Requirements
....................................................................................................................... 27
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
................................................................................................................ 27
OIL REQUIREMENTS
........................................................................................................................ 28
Engine Oil Recommendations
.............................................................................................................. 28
Transmission and “V”-Drive Oil Requirements
....................................................................................... 28
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
............................................................................................................... 29-55
Engine Maintenance
........................................................................................................................... 29
Checking Fluid Levels
.................................................................................................................... 29-31
Lubrication
......................................................................................................................................... 31
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PCM HO303 MPI Specifications

General

Brand	PCM
Model	HO303 MPI
Category	Engine
Language	English