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Protecting People in the Water...............................................42
While You Are Cruising.....................................................42
While Boat Is Stationary................................................... 42
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Operation....................... 42
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats............ 43
Boats Having An Open Front Deck...................................43
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
..........................................................................................43
Wave and Wake Jumping.......................................................43
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................... 44
Drive Unit Impact Protection.............................................44
Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water................. 45
Conditions Affecting Operation...............................................45
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat.................................................................................45
The Bottom of the Boat................................................... 45
Cavitation........................................................................ 45
Ventilation........................................................................45
Elevation and Climate..................................................... 46
Propeller Selection.......................................................... 46
Getting Started....................................................................... 46
20‑Hour Break‑In Period................................................. 46
After Break‑In Period.......................................................46
End of First Season Checkup..........................................47
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 50
Fuel Ratings......................................................................50
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only). 50
Gasoline Containing Alcohol.............................................50
Engine Oil...............................................................................50
Engine Specifications............................................................. 51
Fluid Specifications.................................................................52
Engine............................................................................. 52
Bravo Sterndrives............................................................52
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids............52
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids..................52
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................................53
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................56
Dealer Responsibilities...........................................................56
Maintenance...........................................................................56
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions...............................56
Inspection............................................................................... 57
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models.......................... 57
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 57
Scheduled Maintenance..................................................57
Maintenance Log....................................................................58
Engine Oil...............................................................................59
Checking......................................................................... 59
Filling...............................................................................60
Changing Oil and Filter....................................................60
Easy Engine Oil Drain System........................................ 60
Engine Oil Drain Pump....................................................61
Changing the Oil Filter.....................................................61
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid............................................... 62
Checking......................................................................... 62
Filling...............................................................................62
Changing.........................................................................62
Engine Coolant.......................................................................63
Checking......................................................................... 63
Filling...............................................................................63
Changing ........................................................................64
Sterndrive Gear Lube............................................................. 64
Checking......................................................................... 64
Filling...............................................................................64
Changing.........................................................................65
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 66
Checking...........................................................................66
Filling................................................................................ 67
Changing.......................................................................... 67
Battery.................................................................................... 67
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.........................67
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor...................................................68
Cleaning the IAC Muffler (Non‑DTS Models Only).................68
Water‑Separating Fuel Filter.................................................. 69
GEN III Models................................................................70
Removal......................................................................70
Installation...................................................................70
Lubrication..............................................................................71
Steering System..............................................................71
Throttle Cable..................................................................72
Shift Cable ‑ Typical........................................................ 73
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly..........................73
Sterndrive U‑joint Shaft Splines And O‑rings (Sterndrive
Unit Removed)................................................................ 74
Engine Coupler................................................................74
Driveshaft Extension Models...........................................74
Propellers............................................................................... 75
Propeller Repair.............................................................. 75
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal...............................75
Bravo One Models...................................................... 75
Bravo Two Models...................................................... 77
Bravo Three Models....................................................77
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation............................79
Bravo One Models...................................................... 79
Bravo Two Models...................................................... 80
Bravo Three................................................................ 81
Serpentine Drive Belt..............................................................82
Belt Routing.....................................................................82
Checking......................................................................... 82
Replacing........................................................................ 83
Corrosion Protection...............................................................84
Corrosion Information......................................................84
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity.............................84
Anodes and MerCathode System Locations...................84
Checking the Quicksilver MerCathode System...............85
Power Package Exterior Surfaces...................................86
Boat Bottom Care............................................................86
Anti‑fouling Paint............................................................. 86
Sterndrive Surface Care..................................................88
Flushing the Seawater System—Sterndrive Models.............. 88