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Getting Started..................................................... 36
20‑Hour Break‑In Period............................... 36
After the Break‑In Period...............................36
End of First Season Checkup....................... 37
Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements...............................................40
Fuel Ratings.....................................................40
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasolines
(USA Only).......................................................40
Gasolines Containing Alcohol..........................40
Engine Oil.............................................................41
Engine Specifications...........................................41
Fluid Specifications.............................................. 42
Engine...........................................................42
Sterndrives....................................................42
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim
Fluids.............................................................42
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids..42
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................42
Approved Paints...................................................43
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities..........................46
Dealer Responsibilities.........................................46
Maintenance.........................................................46
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions.............47
Inspection.............................................................47
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models........ 48
Routine Maintenance.................................... 48
Scheduled Maintenance................................49
Maintenance Log..................................................50
Engine Oil.............................................................52
Checking....................................................... 52
Filling.............................................................52
Changing Oil and Filter................................. 53
Easy Engine Oil Drain System......................53
Engine Oil Drain Pump..................................53
Changing the Oil Filter.................................. 54
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid............................. 55
Checking....................................................... 55
Filling.............................................................56
Changing.......................................................56
Engine Coolant.....................................................56
Checking....................................................... 56
Filling.............................................................57
Changing ......................................................57
Sterndrive Gear Lube...........................................58
Checking....................................................... 58
Filling.............................................................58
Changing.......................................................60
Power Trim Fluid.................................................. 62
Checking....................................................... 62
Filling.............................................................62
Changing.......................................................63
Flame Arrestor and PCV Valve............................ 64
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor......................... 64
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV). 65
Changing.....................................................65
Fuel Filters............................................................65
Removal........................................................65
Installation.....................................................67
Flushing the Power Package................................68
General Information...................................... 68
Sterndrive Water Pickup............................... 69
Flushing Attachments (Non‑Running Flush). 69
Quick‑Connect Flush (Non‑Running Flush).. 69
Flushing Attachments (Running Flush).........70
Vazer Sterndrive Connection........................ 70
Flushing the Power Package (Running
Flush)............................................................ 71
Lubrication............................................................72
Steering System............................................72
Throttle Cable................................................74
Shift Cable.....................................................74
Sterndrive U‑joint Shaft Splines and O‑rings
(Sterndrive Removed)...................................75
Engine Coupler............................................. 75
Propellers............................................................. 76
Propeller Repair............................................ 76
Vazer Propeller Removal.............................. 76
Vazer Propeller Installation........................... 77
Corrosion Protection.............................................79
Vazer Sterndrive Corrosion Protection
Components..................................................80
MerCathode Kit (if Equipped)........................82
Painting Your Power Package...................... 82
Serpentine Drive Belt........................................... 83
Checking....................................................... 84
Replacing...................................................... 84
Battery..................................................................85
Supplying Cooling Water to the Engine................85