MerCruiser 5.0 TKS Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for MerCruiser 5.0 TKS. We have 1 MerCruiser 5.0 TKS manual available for free PDF download: User Manual

MerCruiser 5.0 TKS User Manual

MerCruiser 5.0 TKS User Manual (112 pages)

Brand: MerCruiser | Category: Engine | Size: 10.79 MB

Table of Contents

Read this Manual Thoroughly
3
Table of Contents
5
Warranty Registration: United States and Canada
10
Warranty Registration: Outside the United States and Canada
10
Transfer of Warranty
10
Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program
11
Mercury Product Protection Plan: United States and Canada
12
Mercury Mercruiser Limited Warranty (Gasoline-Fueled Products Only)
12
3 Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion

14
Section 3 - on the Water

41
- Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
  42
- 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
  42
  - Boats Having an Open Front Deck
    42
  - Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats
    43
- Wave and Wake Jumping
  43
- Impact with Underwater Hazards
  43
  - Drive Unit Impact Protection
    44
- Operating with Low Water Inlets in Shallow Water
  44
- 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
    45
  - Propeller Selection
    45
- Getting Started
  46
  - 20-Hour Break-In Period
    46
  - After Break-In Period
    46
  - End of First Season Checkup
    46
- Fuel Requirements
  48
- Engine Oil
  48
- Engine Specifications
  49
  - Tks
    49
- 5 Tks
  
  50
  - Fluid Specifications
    51
    
    Engine
    51
    
    Sterndrives
    51
  - Dealer Responsibilities
    54
  - Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions
    54
  - Maintenance
    54
  - Owner/Operator Responsibilities
    54
  - Inspection
    55
  - Maintenance Schedule-Sterndrive Models
    55
    
    Routine Maintenance
    55
    
    Scheduled Maintenance
    55
  - Maintenance Log
    56
  - Engine Oil
    57
    
    Checking
    57
    
    Changing Oil and Filter
    58
    
    Easy Engine Oil Drain System
    58
    
    Filling
    58
    
    Changing Filter
    59
    
    Engine Oil Drain Pump
    59
  - Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw
    57
  - Engine Coolant
    60
    
    Filling
    61
    
    Changing
    62
  - Power Steering Fluid
    60
    
    Changing
    60
    
    Checking
    60
    
    Filling
    60
  - Drive Unit Oil
    62
    
    Checking
    62
    
    Filling
    62
Section 5 - Maintenance

62
- Changing
  63
- Cleaning the Flame Arrestor
  65
  - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV)
    66
    
    Changing
    66
- Power Trim Fluid
  65
  - Checking
    65
  - Filling
    65
  - Changing
    65
- Changing the Water-Separating Fuel Filter
  67
- Lubrication
  67
- Propellers
  72
- Serpentine Drive Belt
  77
  - Checking
    77
  - Replacing Belt And/Or Adjusting Tension
    78
- Flushing the Power Package
  79
  - Flushing Attachments
    79
  - Sterndrive Water Pickups
    79
  - Alternative Water Pickups
    80
- Battery
  82
- Corrosion Protection
  82
  - Painting Your Power Package
    86
- Section 6 - Storage
  87
- Cold Weather or Extended Storage
  88
  - Preparing Power Package for Storage
    88
    
    Engine and Fuel System Preparation
    89
- Draining the Seawater System
  89
  - Drain System Identification
    90
    
    Air Actuated Single Point Drain System
    90
    
    Manual Single Point Drain System
    91
    
    Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System
    91
    
    Three Point Manual Drain System
    91
    
    Air-Actuated Single-Point Drain System
    92
    
    Boat in the Water
    92
    
    Boat out of the Water
    94
    
    Boat in the Water
    96
    
    Manual Single-Point Drain System
    96
    
    Boat in the Water
    97
    
    Boat out of the Water
    97
    
    Three-Point Manual Drain System
    97
    
    Boat out of the Water
    98
    
    Boat out of the Water
    99
    
    Multi-Point Drain (MPD) System
    99
    
    Boat in the Water
    101
- Draining the Sterndrive
  102
- Battery Storage
  103
- Recommissioning the Power Package
  103
- Section 7 - Troubleshooting
  105
- Engine Runs Rough, Misses or Backfires
  106
- Engine will Not Start or Is Hard to Start
  106
- Poor Performance
  106
- Section 7 - Troubleshooting
  106
- Starter Motor will Not Crank Engine, or Cranks Slow
  106
- Battery will Not Recharge
  107
- Excessive Engine Temperature
  107
- Insufficient Engine Temperature
  107
- Low Engine Oil Pressure
  107
- Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)
  108
- Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move)
  108
  - Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
    109
- Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual Sounds
  108
- Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn
  108
- Owner Service Assistance
  110
  - Local Repair Service
    110
  - Service Away from Home
    110
  - Stolen Power Package
    110
  - Attention Required after Submersion
    110
  - Replacement Service Parts
    110
    
    Parts and Accessories Inquiries
    110
  - Resolving a Problem
    110
  - Mercury Marine Service Offices
    111
- Ordering Literature
  111
  - United States and Canada
    111
  - Outside the United States and Canada
    112

Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Products

MerCruiser Categories

Engine Outboard Motor Heater Marine Equipment Marine engines

More MerCruiser Manuals