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Section 4 - Specifications
Fuel Requirements................................................................. 38
Fuel Ratings......................................................................38
Using Reformulated (Oxygenated) Gasoline (USA Only). 38
Gasoline Containing Alcohol.............................................38
Engine Oil...............................................................................38
Engine Specifications............................................................. 39
Fluid Specifications.................................................................40
Engine............................................................................. 40
Sterndrives...................................................................... 40
Power‑Assisted Steering and Power Trim Fluids............40
Approved Power‑Assisted Steering Fluids..................40
Approved Power Trim Fluids.......................................40
Approved Paints..................................................................... 40
Section 5 - Maintenance
Owner/Operator Responsibilities............................................42
Dealer Responsibilities...........................................................42
Maintenance...........................................................................42
Do‑It‑Yourself Maintenance Suggestions...............................42
Inspection............................................................................... 43
Maintenance Schedule—Sterndrive Models.......................... 44
Routine Maintenance...................................................... 44
Scheduled Maintenance..................................................44
Maintenance Log....................................................................45
Engine Oil...............................................................................47
Checking......................................................................... 47
Filling...............................................................................47
Changing Oil and Filter....................................................47
Easy Engine Oil Drain System........................................ 48
Engine Oil Drain Pump....................................................48
Changing the Oil Filter.....................................................49
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid............................................... 50
Checking......................................................................... 50
Filling...............................................................................50
Changing.........................................................................50
Engine Coolant.......................................................................51
Checking......................................................................... 51
Filling...............................................................................51
Changing ........................................................................51
Sterndrive Gear Lube............................................................. 51
Checking......................................................................... 52
Filling...............................................................................52
Changing.........................................................................53
Power Trim Fluid.................................................................... 54
Checking......................................................................... 54
Filling...............................................................................55
Changing.........................................................................56
Flame Arrestor and PCV Valve.............................................. 56
Cleaning the Flame Arrestor........................................... 56
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)...................56
Changing.....................................................................56
Fuel Filters..............................................................................57
Removal.......................................................................... 57
Installation....................................................................... 58
Flushing the Power Package..................................................59
General Information.........................................................59
Sterndrive Water Pickup..................................................59
Flushing Attachments (Non‑Running Flush)................... 60
Quick‑Connect Flush (Non‑Running Flush).................... 60
Flushing Attachments (Running Flush)........................... 61
Vazer Sterndrive Connection.......................................... 61
Flushing the Power Package (Running Flush)................61
Lubrication..............................................................................62
Steering System..............................................................62
Throttle Cable..................................................................64
Shift Cable.......................................................................64
Sterndrive U‑joint Shaft Splines and O‑rings (Sterndrive
Removed)........................................................................65
Engine Coupler................................................................65
Propellers............................................................................... 65
Propeller Repair.............................................................. 65
Vazer Propeller Removal................................................ 66
Vazer Propeller Installation............................................. 67
Corrosion Protection...............................................................68
Vazer Sterndrive Corrosion Protection Components...... 68
MerCathode Kit (if Equipped)..........................................70
Painting Your Power Package......................................... 70
Serpentine Drive Belt..............................................................71
Checking......................................................................... 71
Replacing........................................................................ 71
Battery.................................................................................... 72
Supplying Cooling Water to the Engine..................................72
Supplying Cooling Water to the Engine (Boat out of the
Water)..............................................................................72
Supplying Cooling Water to the Engine (Boat in the
Water)..............................................................................73
Section 6 - Storage
Cold Weather (Freezing Temperature) and Extended
Storage...................................................................................76
Draining the Vazer 100 Seawater System...................... 76
Preparing the Power Package for Extended Storage...... 76
Engine and Fuel System Preparation.....................................76
Battery Storage.......................................................................77
Power Package Recommissioning.........................................77